Sprinting for ball

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At the start of every half, both teams sprint to gain possession of the ball which is thrown into the center of the pitch.

This section focuses on techniques for sprinting for ball at the start.

Contents

[edit] Start

What is the number of strokes you take to reach the center of the pool?

  • Short strokes linking up to full strokes
  • Starting hand
  • Position

[edit] Sprinting

  • Use full effective strokes
  • Preferred speed profile is increasing, up to center of pool

[edit] Reaching the ball

  • Do not slow down
  • Get ball on master side
  • Get ball passed the tip of the kayak to be near body
  • Kayak control
  • Ball protection

[edit] Other players

  • Positioning
    • Gaining the ball
    • Lossing the ball
  • Know which preferred side the player will place the ball
  • Support
  • Illegal start rule
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