Tag Archive: Ball possession

• 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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• Shielding the ball from your opponent

  November 12, 2012 19:39 Comments Off

  When you have possession of the ball and the opponent is trying to chase it, you have to shield the ball if you cannot immediately pass or take the shot.
  Depending on your position and the situation, there are different ways to shield.

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