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How to do a Strong Side Attack

By David Muhlestein, About.com

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Jobs for Each Group of Players

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Jobs for Each Group of Players

Defenders

The defenders should stay hidden until any attacking force gets within easy shooting distance. They should not give away their position unless they have a sure shot on any attackers.

Weak Side

The weak side force exists primarily to act as eyes for the rest of the team. They should stay hidden as well as possible and observe what is happening on their side of the field, and hopefully in the center of the field. Ideally, they will have a radio and will be able to communicate with the other groups where the enemy is. The weak side should not engage the enemy unless necessary. If they do come under fire, they should try to retreat back to the base and help the defenders.

Strong Side

The strong side force has the responsibility to aggressively attack the opposing base and capture the opposing team's flag. The strong side force should have a squad leader who stays slightly behind the other players and directs their movements. His responsibility is to keep in contact (via radio) with the defenders and the weak side force. If the strong side loses half of their force they should call up reinforcements from the defense, and the weak side force will replace those defenders.

Index: How to do a Strong Side Attack

  1. Divide Your Team
  2. Position Your Team
  3. Jobs for Each Group of Players
  4. Attack the Opposing Base
  5. Capture the Flag
  6. Returning the Flag

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