subject: Paintball Field Postions - The Backman [print this page] In deciding on which position suites you, one must assess his personality and physical prowess and match it to the roles and activity levels required. The backman position requires someone who can think on his feet, make decisions quickly and communicate well with others. He should be well versed in all the other positions on the team to know what players to put where when necessary. He should also possess accurate shooting skills and have equipment that matches his responsibilities. The backman will carry a lot of ammo, air and use a paintball marker that's accurate in long distance shooting.
