Danger Path
Overview
A danger path is a movement route on the field that crosses major shooting lanes or open areas where players are at high risk of being hit.
Key Points
- Usually crosses wide, exposed, or heavily targeted spaces.
- Players must time movement carefully to avoid elimination.
- Often avoided unless the team creates a distraction or applies pressure.
- Understanding danger paths helps players plan safer routes.
- Appears in both speedball and woodsball field layouts.
Details
A danger path is any route on the field that runs through open or highly exposed space. These paths are dangerous because defenders usually watch them closely, shooting consistent lanes meant to catch anyone attempting to cross.
Examples include the open stretch between bunkers in the center, wide gaps during breakouts, and long corridors in woodsball fields. Players who attempt to cross these areas without timing, suppression, or distraction are likely to be eliminated.
Teams use strategies like cover fire, coordinated pushes, or bait plays to reduce the risk of crossing danger paths. Experienced players evaluate danger paths during field walking and plan alternative routes whenever possible.
Knowing where danger paths are located helps players avoid unnecessary risk and maintain survivability during movement.
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