Overshooting Rule
Overview
The overshooting rule defines the limits on how many paintballs a player may legally discharge at an opponent once that opponent is eliminated, designed to prevent excessive force and maintain safety.
Key Points
- Prohibits continued shooting after a player is clearly eliminated.
- Designed to reduce unnecessary impact and dangerous close range fire.
- Referees enforce based on intent, distance, and volume of shots.
- Violations result in penalties, ejections, or major infractions depending on league.
- Teaches players to disengage once a hit is confirmed.
Details
The overshooting rule is a core safety guideline implemented across competitive and recreational paintball formats. It prevents excessive or intentional post elimination shooting, which can cause injury or escalate on field conflict. Referees evaluate overshooting based on context: the number of shots fired, the distance at which they were fired, whether the shooter had reasonable time to stop, and whether the act appears deliberate.
Competitive leagues impose penalties ranging from minor infractions to major eliminations or suspension. Overshooting is also reviewed in close range engagements where reaction time affects whether follow up shots are accidental or excessive.
Proper adherence to the overshooting rule protects player welfare, maintains sportsmanship, and preserves the professional image of competitive paintball.
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