From CanoePolo.org

General points

• Be aware of ball position at all time
• Turn to face direction of attack
  • Cut down angle
  • Fully braced for powerful shots
• Be aware of the reach of the paddle
• Holding of the paddle is a personal preference
  • Effective blocking is more important
• Learn different ways of blocking balls

General points for coaches

• Develop blocking techniques without moving the paddle towards the attacker
• Notice weakness in blocking what type of balls
• Notice opponent weakness