[5N1P3R]

I have my first tournament this weekend. And it's a 3 man format.

Any tips or advice. Experiences or anything that could help me.

Thanks.

[Teddy K]

Shoot the other guy...dont get shot.


But really just communicate, remember there are no penalties in non xball format if your the last guy keep shooting until a ref physically takes you out of the game you might get lucky and get bounces or you might be covered an paint but they'll still give you points for hitting someone.

[Mehphisto]

I don't have any advice that's actually worth posting, but good luck.

[d4rkmonkey]

Communicate, thats the biggest thing.

For 3 man, I'd play extra conservative, as if you lose one player it'll be a lot harder to win. Don't make stupid moves, just play, make the other team play your game, and they'll slip up. Once they make a stupid move, thats when you win.

Teddy K, on Jun 9 2010, 01:00 AM, said:

remember there are no penalties in non xball format if your the last guy keep shooting until a ref physically takes you out of the game you might get lucky and get bounces or you might be covered an paint but they'll still give you points for hitting someone.

I don't really agree with that... play honest, if you get shot and you know it broke, then call yourself out, even if your last in the game.

On the other hand though, if you get shot in a place thats hard to check, and you know that the tourney paint is giving a solid amount of bounces, then I'd just stay in until a ref pulls you.

This post has been edited by d4rkmonkey: 08 June 2010 - 10:27 PM

[Teddy K]

Unless your hit on your hand or lens you will not know if it broke.

The few seconds it could take to check yourself or call a ref can be the difference between a win or a loss in 3 man. Worst case the ref calls you out on a previous hit and you fist bump the guy after the game apologizing for shooting him after you were out.

[d4rkmonkey]

Forearms/other things that you can just glance down at are fairly easy to check and I've never lost a game because of a quick check.

I dunno, I just don't really agree with playing on in general. On the other hand though, the refs are there for a reason. They should be checking you as soon as they think that you might have gotten hit.

[Teddy K]

d4rkmonkey, on Jun 9 2010, 12:08 AM, said:

Forearms/other things that you can just glance down at are fairly easy to check and I've never lost a game because of a quick check.

I dunno, I just don't really agree with playing on in general. On the other hand though, the refs are there for a reason. They should be checking you as soon as they think that you might have gotten hit.

Eh to each his own. If I know it broke ill walk off but if im in a heated gunfight I let the refs do their job and pull me if im hit. Im not gunna waste time checking when there are at least 3 people looking at me.

To sniper, dont wipe though or even think about wiping. You will loose the game because you will definitely get a 1 for 1.

[d4rkmonkey]

Teddy K, on Jun 9 2010, 03:22 AM, said:

d4rkmonkey, on Jun 9 2010, 12:08 AM, said:

Forearms/other things that you can just glance down at are fairly easy to check and I've never lost a game because of a quick check.

I dunno, I just don't really agree with playing on in general. On the other hand though, the refs are there for a reason. They should be checking you as soon as they think that you might have gotten hit.

Eh to each his own. If I know it broke ill walk off but if im in a heated gunfight I let the refs do their job and pull me if im hit. Im not gunna waste time checking when there are at least 3 people looking at me.

Yeah, if you're in a heated gun fight refs will generally be keeping an eye on you anyways.

[stinkfingr]

play on till they pull you ... make the refs do their job

and i never agree with playing conservatively .... get someone in the snake right off the break as it has the best flanking possibilites, and start moving up the field

the two guys who are not running to the snake should be laning the oppositions two outside corner bunkers as their two flank players will probably go their first .. but dont shoot at the players, lane to the bunker

if you dont already practice it, then learn how to shadow your bunker .. it increases your angles and opportunities to attack the other team

[mr. thunderclese]

klaatu, on Jun 9 2010, 02:49 AM, said:

play on till they pull you ... make the refs do their job

and i never agree with playing conservatively .... get someone in the snake right off the break as it has the best flanking possibilites, and start moving up the field

the two guys who are not running to the snake should be laning the oppositions two outside corner bunkers as their two flank players will probably go their first .. but dont shoot at the players, lane to the bunker

if you dont already practice it, then learn how to shadow your bunker .. it increases your angles and opportunities to attack the other team

Dont do this....snake in a three man format is useless imo. The snake is a sneaky bunker no need to be all that sneaky in a 3 man. I feel youre at a major disadvantage in the snake just simply bc of the shape of the bunkers and being lower, I think its best to stay on your feet as much as possible in a 3 man. Also play smart dont play conservative...if you have the chance dont hesitate to cram it down someones throat. Also stay up on the g count! good luck bro

[Mehphisto]

klaatu, on Jun 9 2010, 03:49 AM, said:

play on till they pull you ... make the refs do their job

and i never agree with playing conservatively .... get someone in the snake right off the break as it has the best flanking possibilites, and start moving up the field

the two guys who are not running to the snake should be laning the oppositions two outside corner bunkers as their two flank players will probably go their first .. but dont shoot at the players, lane to the bunker

if you dont already practice it, then learn how to shadow your bunker .. it increases your angles and opportunities to attack the other team

Ya, thats a horrible idea for 3 man. Losing 1 guy off the break is a huge loss with only 3 people. If it were 5 or 7 man it'd be a little different though.

We usually have a pretty aggressive break out depending on the field and the team we're playing. Walk the field really well so you know exactly what you are doing when you get out there for your first game.

[stinkfingr]

Mehphisto, on Jun 9 2010, 01:01 PM, said:

klaatu, on Jun 9 2010, 03:49 AM, said:

play on till they pull you ... make the refs do their job

and i never agree with playing conservatively .... get someone in the snake right off the break as it has the best flanking possibilites, and start moving up the field

the two guys who are not running to the snake should be laning the oppositions two outside corner bunkers as their two flank players will probably go their first .. but dont shoot at the players, lane to the bunker

if you dont already practice it, then learn how to shadow your bunker .. it increases your angles and opportunities to attack the other team

Ya, thats a horrible idea for 3 man. Losing 1 guy off the break is a huge loss with only 3 people. If it were 5 or 7 man it'd be a little different though.

We usually have a pretty aggressive break out depending on the field and the team we're playing. Walk the field really well so you know exactly what you are doing when you get out there for your first game.

hahaha ... we'll have to agree to disagree .. like being married ... DOH, you an epic are already engaged .. dang ... i have seen both styles work ... yes, you have to be patient, but i hate playing conservatively ... just has never been one of my strong points ... get a man in the snake, then get another on the other tapeline ... yeehaw .. what fun !! lol

[Mobles]

Lets see, dont get cocky, dont get intimidated, its just a game, Have fun!

Also show up early, walk the field, bring a cooler, bring all your gear..you never know when you might need it.