Communication
MARSHALS
This is as important in airsoft as it is in any
other area of human endeavour. Failure to
communicate clearly can ruin a game, or
even a whole day of airsoft. Marshals need to
ensure that they give players clear instructions
and guidance at all times. They also need to be
prepared to take action when communication
errors occur.
As airsoft has evolved and personal radios
have become more common, so has the role
of the marshal. Just because a player owns a
personal radio does not mean they know how
to use it effectively, and marshals can remedy
this by correctly advising on the use of radios.
Ian enhances this further by adding flexibility
into the mix.
If the games that he planned for an
event are not suitable, whether it be due to
reduced player numbers or adverse weather
conditions, he is always ready to change them
to suit the conditions. However, the most
important factor to take into account when it
comes to planning is the human factor – when
humans are involved then be sure that if
something can go wrong it will, so learn from
it and adapt.
Planning/logistics
Human behaviour: patience
Any airsoft site is only as good as the games
that are provided. A site that sticks to the
same old games, week in week out, is
destined to lose players to sites that adapt and
change. At LAC I have witnessed an extensive
play book that is always being adapted, and
I have to admit that I did not display much
patience as a player. With the experience of
marshalling I have now learnt to be far more
patient with other players. When a player has
done something wrong they will learn more
if you take the time to help them understand
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