On June 17, 2007, the day had finally come.
The DPL season began for Fast 'n Deadly. Obviously our goal
is to reach the final. By the way, this could also be our
chance to advance to the 2nd Federal League. The League is
our absolute priority this year. We arrived the day before
to check out the field and work out a game plan for the next
day. After everyone took their individual notes we discussed
the best possible strategy and field formation that evening
in the hotel.
The results were two game plans that had definite potential.
The next morning, even a blind man could detect:
a fit and well rested troop in the parking lot (and on time!!),
bristling with the will to win...
Once on the field, the preparations began immediately. The
markers (affectionately called "moppeds") were inspected,
the paint was tested and all the players got changed and warmed
up together.
When Fast 'n Deadly were finally called up for the first game
of the day, I started getting a little queasy.
The final dress rehearsal last weekend had ended in disaster.
But, just like in show business, my fear ended up being completely
unwarrented. All 5 players (this time Hirsel, Basti, Arsch,
Steffen and Maddin were in the lineup), each one of us wearing
a different shirt from the elite tailor PIRATE over our jerseys,
let it rip as if they were being chased by the ship's kobold.
The results were two clear victories in the first two games.
Next we were up against our most feared opponent. A bunch
of friendly southerners that we have never been able to beat.
However, what could have been anticipated after the first
two games happened. We were finally able to achieve a clean
win against the boys from Stuttgart. All of our players were
completely concentrated, full of enthusiasm and communication
was great all day long. Everything worked out. We won all
of our games, except for a draw against the local team. We
ended the day in hard-earned 1st place.
All in all, it was a perfect day of paintball in nice weather
with awesome support (a great big thank you to Michi, Daniel
and Chris), a great atmosphere among all the participating
teams and very fair games.
Part 1 of Mission "Final" has been completed successfully.
There's more to come...
Chris