File:Paintball player demonstrates snap shooting (618Allen).JPG

Summary
Snap shooting is a very difficult shot requiring hours of practice to gain competence. However, the basics can be outlined quite simply:

1.) The paintball player does a "head check" to determine where an opposing player is located 2.) The paintball player pre-aims while behind their bunker 3.) The player "snaps" out of his/her bunker long enough to shoot once before "snapping" back to the safety of the bunker they occupy

The snap shot is used to the most effect when the opposition is close and they are posted on one's bunker. Most professionals practice snap shooting for at least an hour a day. Snap shooting is essential for high level tournament play.