Rules, Safety & Player Conduct

Overview

Standards that define legal gameplay, safe engagement, and expected conduct in structured 1v1 paintball matches.

Key Points

• Masks must remain on inside active zones
• Players must follow start signals and boundary lines
• Blind firing is prohibited
• Barrel covers are required outside gameplay
• Unsportsmanlike behavior may result in penalties or removal

Details

Safety standards ensure that 1v1 paintball matches are conducted without unnecessary risk. Players must wear approved paintball masks at all times inside the designated active zones. Masks may not be lifted or removed during a round.

Players may not begin moving or firing until the official start signal. Leaving the field boundaries results in a round loss unless otherwise specified.

Blind firing—shooting without visual confirmation of the target—is not allowed. Hits must be self-reported immediately if an official cannot inspect in time.

Player conduct rules prohibit aggressive physical contact, verbal abuse, equipment tampering, and intentional overshooting. Repeated violations may escalate from round loss to match forfeiture.

Related Topics

• 1v1 Game Formats & Match Structure
• Penalties & Infractions in 1v1 Paintball
• Refereeing & Officiating Standards
• Equipment Rules & Legality in 1v1 Paintball