Being a sniper is one of the most enjoyable paintball positions because it involves a lot of sneaking, aiming at targets from as far away as you can and getting to use some fun paintball gear.

You'll need to be able to blend and in one game you might be laying flat on the ground, flush with a bush or other short obstacle and then hiding behind bunkers. The sniper's main goal is to make a shot without being seen. Stick to lightweight paintball guns. They are best for moving silently and with as little noise as possible. If you use communications equipment, make sure you use audio receiver that fit inside your ear otherwise a transmission from a teammate will completely give you away. Then you wear an ear wire - no one will alerted to your presence via team communications.

Another tip for snipers, eventually you will get taken out in each game. When it happens to you, examine why. Did you give away your position? What would you do differently? These are valuable ways to learn to be a better sniper and play the best position you can play. Patience is a big plus for snipers, it will seem like hours but you will have to remain absolutely still for many minutes when an opponent is getting near, the slightest movement will alert them to your presence.

Use your scope and add a sniper barrel to your gun. A sniper barrel lets your paintballs come out with just a small whooshing sound that is very low and from a short distance almost undetectable, your opponent will just suddenly realize he has paint on his vest.

Practice all you can and try to learn tips from every game you play and you will be the best sniper on your paintball team.