Forming An Airsoft Team

Once you know that you really enjoy airsoft guns, you may consider forming an airsoft team. Before you do, you may want to join an existing team first so that you understand how they work. There are different reasons to form an airsoft team. It may be to be able to play regularly with the same group recreationally or it may be to compete seriously in airsoft events. Members of the team will need a variety of skills and be able to fill more than one position. For competitive airsoft games, alternate team members will be needed. Playing with the same team can make it more fun and improve the outcome of airsoft games.

Check Out Other Airsoft Teams

Even if you don’t want to join another team and want your own airsoft gun team with the people that you choose, you will want to see how some of the other teams are run. You can see what will work for you and your team. Some teams have tryouts if there are a lot of shooters wanting to join the team. Some teams have a “B” team that is in training to eventually join the “A” team.

Types of Airsoft Teams

Some airsoft teams are formed just because there is a group of shooters that enjoy shooting together. Dependability is important, but if someone can’t make it, usually it won’t interfere with airsoft games because you can still play without some of your players. When you have a team that competes, it is important that the members are dependable and dedicated. This will not only be important when it comes to competitions, it will also be necessary for the members to show up for team practices and trainings.

Airsoft Team Positions

When forming an airsoft team, you will need to make sure that you have members who can fill each of the positions. When possible, the team members should be trained and competent in more than one position. These are some of the team positions:

• Team Captain and Co-Captain - runs team and keeps it organized
• Assault Soldier - this rifleman needs to be able to move quick and think fast
• Point Man - goes ahead of the assault soldier and needs excellent tactical skills
• Support Gunner - holds back the opponent for the assault team
• Designated Marksman - he is a counter-sniper and also will engage the opponent and eliminate shooters
• Sniper/Spotter - needs to be an accurate shooter who is observant about what is happening on the field
• Heavy Weapons/Demolition - doesn’t need accurate shooting skills, creates diversions with land mines, grenades, and other devices

Choosing Team Members When Forming an Airsoft Team

Take time to get to know potential team members because almost everyone can make a good first impression. Have a probationary period that the potential team member must prove him or herself. If there are a lot missed practices or the potential member is late regularly, it doesn’t show commitment. Good records should be kept so that if the member is denied being added to the team, it will be easy to explain why. There still may be hard feelings though.

It is easy to form an airsoft team if you take your time and consider the purpose of the team and choose members carefully.