Archive: Dec 2012

• Winning the sprint

  December 10, 2012 13:05 1 Comment

  Most sprints in the game of canoe polo are during game-play, and never stationary, but there is one exception. At the beginning of the game, 2 (or more) players sprint for the ball, starting stationary at their goal-line. Getting the sprint optimal takes some practice and a good technique. (more…)

• Doing a hand roll

  December 3, 2012 09:44 Comments Off

  A hand roll is an eskimo roll without a paddle, which in turn is a technique to get your kayak upright.
  This guide focuses on hand rolling instead of a normal eskimo roll because in canoe polo the odds are high you will be pushed over when holding a ball and losing grip on your paddle.

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