Ok, sounds good to me.
Will start here, training today (26/06/2010)
Drill #1:
4 targets set up on field behind certain bunkers, 1 back player on one side (goal is to hit/mark the runner), 1 runner on the other side (goal is to get to key position and hit target 1, move on to next position and hit/mark target 2, etc etc until the last target is marked, runner is not allowed to shoot at back player, but is allowed to surpress back player by shooting the bunker. Targets are moved after one round.
Drill #2: Back players vs runners
3 vs 3, backs against runners, rules are that the back players are meant to hit/mark the runners BEFORE the runners/front players reach the key bunkers at the half way point in the field.
Runners are allowed to surpress back players, runners are eliminated when marked, game is over when either A : All runners are marked B: the runners reach their key positions.
Feedback:
Steven:
Drill 1
Steven performed well, hit the targets in drill 1 with an average of 1 or 2 shots fired before hitting the target, moving to the next position was fast and avoided paint from the back player.
Drill 2
Often reached key position without any surpression, quickly moved from break to key position.
Recommended position : Frontman/mid *refer to end for description
Aaron (Ex Reaper Captain)
Drill 1
Moved quickly from position to position, aiming was accurate... and positioning good. Main area of improvement : Running low, not faster, just lower
Drill 2
Put down good supression and moved up during the correct oppertunities. Main area of improvement: Snapping... you were too exposed for long periods of time, snap in and out and check the opposite side as well.
Good point to consider, Communication, Aaron listened to my advice that communication is really important, for the whole team, not just front/mids/backs. As soon as you are in your position, call out what you have seen, if somebody moves, call it out, if somebody breathes, call it out. This has many advantages, physically and psychologically. Not only should the information be valuable, hearing a team mate in a make or break situation at a tournament, knowing you are not the only player left, can boost your confidence and could ultimately win you the game.
Recommended position : Frontman/mid *refer to end for description
Hamish
Drill 1
During drill 1 Hamish's progression through the stage was ONLY stalled by accuracy(I blame the tippman). He moves well into new positions but only needs to focus on seeing the place behind the bunker that he wishes to be, and then moves straight there, this will come with practice but the point is to get into the bunker as LOW as possible and for all momentum generated during the run, to gracefully come to a halt behind the bunker. Overall he completed the course well.
Drill 2
Supressed as well as somebody can with a Tippman. He was shooting off the break (only as fast as that tippman could go) and walking into position. Im not sure if I paid enough attention but Hamish could also work on communication, Im sure you have a strong voice, use it.
3v3
Just wanted to mention that Hamish impressed me during the 3v3, he was constantly moving up through the course, and held certain akward positions for quite some time. A few times I was sending paint to him while he was running but didnt stop him, the only area for improvement, running lower. You move up aggresively, and your'e a big guy, so make yourself half, or at least a 3 third lower and you will narrow the oppenents angles down heavily.
Recommended position : Back/mid *refer to end for description
Aaron (New guy)
Drill 1:
Areas of improvement: Accuracy, communication, getting into bunkers, snapping
Got into some good positions, although entry to position could use practice. Overall I think Aaron will learn fast, he has good speed and agility, just needs to merge that with paintball.
Drill 2: Got into positions well, however Aaron didnt snap out on both sides of the bunker, this is common and just needs a few drills to fix. Many times he made it to the key bunker quickly and easily, I was in back mid and was not able to see him down the center of the field.
Recommended position : mid *as this is a tough position, I think Aaron would be able to surpress as well as replace a front player if the front player is marked/out of the game. Just needs a few drills
Gareth
Drill 1:
Areas of improvement : Accuracy, snapping, changing positions
Took a little while to hit the targets, but had no problem moving from position to position and at the same time avoiding the paint from the back player.
Drill 2 :
Accuracy while sending lanes during first movement from break to back position could be worked on. But always made it to position and prevented opponents from reaching key bunker. When teams were swopped Gareth did well to make it to the key positions.
Recommended position : Back/mid *Gareth seems most comfortable with this position. Just a little practice of walking + shooting down a specific lane and Gareth will be able to help the runners make the key positions early in the game.
Position descriptions:
Front (or "Frontman") - players assigned to the bunkers furthest up the field off the break. The position can also include the Snake player who is assigned to the "snake" bunker specifically. A front man typically doesn't fire off the break, simple running and diving for the farthest position. The 'snake' typically is the most influential element on a tournament field, with it flanking the field. Fast and agile are two traits that work exceptionally well for a front player. There are typically not more than two front players on a team. The Frontman typically shoots the most players and uses the least amount of paint since they have the most advantageous angles.
Mid-players - Assigned to the bunkers between the front and back players. Also can be Insert; players, assigned the role of filling in the spot of key teammates that are eliminated. The Mid is considered one of the most difficult positions to play in tournament paintball because of the fact that the mid has to be a jack of all trades. A Mid can fire while moving, he can jump into the snake, and he can make lanes.
Back player (or simply "back") - Back players are usually assigned to the row of bunkers closest to the starting point (such as the back right or left can, dorito, etc). The Back players fires 'lanes' that suppress and take opposing players off the break while the Mid and Front players move. Back players sometimes carry as much as a case of paint in their pod packs so they can consistently lay down suppressing fire.
Sorry for the extremely long feedback. Also sorry that some feedback is longer than others, I can only remember so much
.As this was my first time wtih you guys, I can point out alot of things, as trainings go by, they wont be this detailed.
Hope this helps, looking forward to next practice and cant wait to get a freakin marker!!!
