The term “Target Fixation” originated from fighter pilots focusing, or fixating, on a single enemy fighter to the point that they would actually fly their own planes into the ground! In scenario paintball, the results aren’t quite as dramatic, or smoke inducing. Target fixation, or tunnel vision, in paintball is focusing on a single enemy or direction so much that you can get ambushed from behind.

• Avoid fixating or focusing on a single direction.
• Think like a motorcycle driver. They have to continually check their mirrors, over their shoulder, in front of them, then back to the mirrors to keep from getting hit by another driver.
• Keep your eyes and head moving.

Enemy players are like cockroaches, when you can see one, there are usually 3 more hiding. If you can see them before they see you, you have a huge advantage.