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Laser Tag Tips Newsletter

June 2007 -- Issue 105

This issue includes...

1) NEWSLETTER SPECIAL OF THE MONTH

2) Lasertron Operators Get Sneak Preview of the NEW 11.5 Laser Tag Software Upgrade

3) Tournament Results... XP Teams continue to DOMINATE!

4) XP Laser Sport announces featured "Player of Month"

5) "Taking it to the next level" Tips to improve your game

========================= SPECIAL ALERT! ==========================

1) this month we're going to give our newsletter subscribers THREE great specials...

Special #1 (PLU 1416)
One (45min.) Session of laser tag and $5.00 in tokens
for just $13.00 per player

Special #2 (PLU 1417)
Buy one (45min.) Session of laser tag and double your
play time for just $5.00 more per player

Special #3 (PLU 1418)
One (45min.) Session of laser tag, a 20oz drink and
$10 in tokens for just $20.00 per player

(PLEASE NOTE! To take advantage of these specials you MUST be a registered subscriber to our monthly newsletter!)

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2) Lasertron Operators Get Sneak Preview of 11.5 Laser Tag
Software Upgrade!

Some of the new features include: game start/end countdown sounds in the arena (to let you know when your game is going to begin and end), new vest sounds (including a voice that helps players and offers tips during the game) and 3 new CHIPS (special power up modes).

"Spy mode was really neat" said Marc Mueller Manager of XP Laser Sport and an attendee of the conference. "When you were awarded the power up, your vest lights instantly turned to the opposing color. Because the other team wasn’t observant,
I was able to walk right in their base area without them giving me a second glance.

It was a different story once I started firing at the base because my original team lights flashed on for a second every time I fired.

I think this feature will not only give you a good way to get to the base and score points but will add some laughter and fun to the game when you get discovered."

The two other power ups are invisible mode (vest lights remain off until you fire then turn back off when not firing) and bonus mode (increases the point value of targets you tag
when you are a bonus player.

Player handicapping, on-going member stat recording and advanced role-playing game formats are just some of the other features of the upgrade.

XP Laser Sport is scheduled to be the FIRST location in the US to receive the upgrade...stay tuned!

There, he quickly moved up the ranks and established himself as one of the best "dogfighters" at the facility.

He has participated in many tournaments at the national and world level, playing for well known teams ("No Limit" and "Point Blank" in the Photon circuit and the World Champion Lasertron team "Overpower")

Matt is also an instructor for XP Laser Sport's player clinics. If you want to improve your game, you can't afford not to attend.

For more information on his player clinics, go to...

http://www.xplasersport.com/clinic

Workouts stressing cardiovascular fitness, lower body strength and flexibility should be the main focus of anyone involved in competitive laser tag play.

Cardiovascular fitness is very important in laser tag. Although the LTWC game formats only run in six minute increments, there are no time-outs. All decision making, both
tactical and strategic, must be executed instantly, without hesitation.

Having good cardio fitness levels allow for increased oxygen to the brain which promotes better decision making ability.

Suggested exercises include skipping rope (this will also cover the lower body training covered in the next paragraph), cycling and any activity which keeps an elevated heart rate for more than minutes.

The ability to remain low behind obstacles while at the same time being mobile increases your ability to navigate through many arenas without being detected or at the least being a more difficult target to tag.

Static leg strength exercises will help in this area. Low stance training drills, such as those found in many martial arts styles, are an example of this type of exercises.

Since, at the tournament level of play, you are allowed to do straight vertical jumping to avoid being tagged, dynamic leg exercises must also be incorporated into your regiment.

Exercises that work the calf /hamstring area, such as jumping rope and in-place jumping, should be done on both level and inclined surfaces to simulate arena footing.

Flexibility training is equally important in your preparations. Proper flexibility in laser tag serves a two-fold purpose: injury prevention and tag avoidance. Unlike other sports that
play on a level playing surface, laser tag are usually multi-level (the better arenas) with ramps leading to the upper level.

This increases the chance for knee and ankle injuries which can be avoided with a good stretching regiment. Good torso/lower back flexibility helps players better move their bodies into positions which make their sensors more difficult to be tagged.

Being able to lean or arch your body to place sensors out of the opponents line of sight, as well as dodging/weaving (without throwing your back out) allow you to stay in play
longer and score more points.

Having fallen victim to oxygen deprivation (which equals poor decision making) as well as a catastrophic knee injury at the first World Championships has taught me, the hard way, the importance of proper physical preparedness.

"Tell Us What You Think!"

We'd love to hear what you think of this issue!

Please send your comments, questions, and ideas for upcoming issues to us at:

mailto:newslettersuggestions@xplasersport.com

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