A sport can grow when attracting new players in an existing team, but it can grow even more when attracting entire new teams and clubs.
Here is what you need if you are a canoe polo enthusiast and you want to start a team in your club. It’s a list of gear, organizational support and motivation to get you going. (more…)
One of the most effective offensive tactics in canoe polo is blocking the defenders away from your shooter. The attack is low risk, if the block fails, you can give a pass to a player in the back, it’s efficient, it only involves 2 or 3 out of 5 players, and it’s easy to learn.
Playing a five out defense is making the sport spectacular, fast paced and very interesting, but the tactic is tricky, though, exhausting and not easy to master.
Most teams only play it when they are behind and need to press the ball. Both with and without shot-clock, this defense is key to keep up the pressure and make up for some lost time.