how can I make my chances better at tryouts???

[MinimagRockin']

If I was trying out for a team I would try to remain relaxed and play like I always do, don't try to be superman just because it's a tryout and you want to look awesome. Also be aggressive, even if you get shot out you will look like you have some balls which is a plus.

[SpongeBobSquarePants]

Thanks guys this really helps alot. I'm trying out for a back positon. When I'm playing rec I feel like I'm the only one that talks so that may help my chances. Thanks for all the input guys.

NCPaintballer-I'm trying out for the Midknights.

[cannedheat]

A guy from midknights asked me to try out too, but I have to work all the time

[TNS2k2]

well, you can always add some good old Ex-Lax to the other competitors pepsi or something. or maybe make them a power shake, special ingredient turbolax....

nah, I would just say, communicate. If you are doing plenty of that, and watching angles, that is the best way to win. oh and look pretty out there. not in the dressing way, but the way you shoot and stuff. just kidding.

[Rynoboy06]

Skills, mental/physical preparation are all very necessary, but the first thing I do is tell the captain

"I have enough money; I can pay to attend every practice you hold, my share of every entry fee, every case of paint I am responsible for. Money will not obstruct my game. I have a working vehicle and will not accept vehicular / transportational failure as an excuse good enough for missing any team event (tournament or otherwise). Transportation will not obstuct my game. I have the time to make the events you ask of me, given reasonable lead-time, and I will never look for an excuse to miss any event; be assured that lacking something of overriding importance (IE a funeral, major medical emergencies, etc) I will be there, with all of my equipment, in shape, and eager to play. I hold myself to a high standard and want my teammates to feel the same way. I will give my absolute best to you and this team."

Of course, this needs to be true, if not, edit for what parts of it you can actually say. Then demonstrate a positive attitude, learn, remember, and use people's names, and get psyched up to play better and more intensely then you ever have before. Believe in yourself, your equipment (if you can't, get new stuff NOW) and play at 100%. Don't get intimidated or stop trying, no matter what. If you do all of this and don't get picked, you never had a chance. Try out for another team, until you get one, a serious one, one you can either move up with, or one that will get you enough experience that you can then use to start playing with an even higher level team. Good luck and play hard.

[oneshot]

talk it up on the field, and be yourself