Drop Shot
Overview
A drop shot is a paintball fired at a higher arc so it falls downward onto an opponent who is behind cover, using gravity and trajectory instead of a direct line.
Key Points
- Used to hit opponents hiding behind low bunkers or natural cover.
- Relies on a higher barrel angle to create a downward paint path.
- Less accurate than direct shots but useful for tricky positions.
- Common in woodsball due to varied terrain and natural obstacles.
- Requires understanding of distance, paintball arc, and marker velocity.
Details
A drop shot is a curved shot where the paintball is fired at an elevated angle so it can fall behind a bunker or obstacle. Since paintballs travel slower than bullets and have natural drop due to gravity, players can intentionally exaggerate this curve to reach hidden opponents.
Drop shots are common when facing low bunkers, rocks, logs, or natural cover in woodsball. Instead of exposing themselves by wrapping wide around the bunker, players stay tight and arc their shots over the obstacle.
Because drop shots rely on estimated distance and arc, they are less accurate than flat shots. Paint speed, weather, barrel type, and paint quality all affect how quickly the ball drops.
Skilled players use drop shots to force defenders to move, prevent them from holding tight lines, or tag them when direct angles are unavailable.
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