For some strange reason, laser tag or
skirmish has always been seen as an individual sport, but truth be told, it is also
a team* activity. Even sports teams including Komets**, a minor league ice
hockey team (ECHL), indulge in this activity so as to build chemistry between
different team members. So, if you have a team that doesn’t gel well, at least
not as of now, it is highly recommended that you make the team members
participate in one such mission. Chances are that the challenges they face
together would bring them closer. Not to mention the excitement is likely to
work wonders for team
building.
Here’s how to go about it:
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Ensure players of all levels of
fitness can participate
o
You don’t want anyone to feel
left out
·
Keep safety at the forefront
o
Make sure there are no
projectiles
o
Find out if the team members
are likely to briefed
·
Choose between midweek and
weekend missions
o
Find out the minimum number of
players needed, if applicable
Points to consider:
·
Don’t act bossy even if the
team reports to you
o
They are there to build
chemistry
o
Let them have fun
o
Even if it means they need to
shoot you (just in the game)
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Take as many team members along
as possible
o
The more the better
o
Ask the organisers to arrange
for players so that your team can actively participate
If you have a diverse team in terms of age,
you can take all of them together for laser skirmish so as to give the young
ones a chance to break the ice with the experienced team members.