Bounding is a simple but critical maneuver for two or more players on the same team. Surprisingly, many beginner players have no clue about this move, one of the most basic in paintball.

• The idea is for the front man (Player A) to get into some cover or a firing position
• and hold and either lay down cover fire or simply cover the advance of his team mate (Player B)
• while Player B ”bounds” or performs a leapfrog movement to a position in the lead of the first player.
• Player B now protects Player A while he bounds up from behind to a forward position.

Done properly, this maneuver can be quick, fluid and smooth as two players can move up through enemy territory while under the protective eye of his team mate The basic military sniper motto is “Slow is smooth. Smooth is fast.” Yeah, I know it doesn’t make any sense. Until you see it in action. Remember, that the human eye tracks on movement, so when stalking through the woods, you don’t necessarily want to move fast. When hunting the enemy, sometimes slow and steady is the way to go.

• Don’t move in a straight line.
• No jerky movements.
• Keep spread out so you can “land” with angles of fire should you come up on the enemy.  This also gives you a greater field of fire to both left and right.
• Don’t bunch up. Keep at least 10 yards between you while moving to have a greater field of fire and to keep from being a grouped target.

By using “bounding” you can move forward aggressively and with protective cover fire.