So, What is Kayak Polo?

There are two teams with 5 players each on a court at once. The idea of the game is to outscore your opponent as in soccer or basketball. Strategies such as zone defense, full court press, and fast break are typical in kayak polo.

Paddlers move the ball by throwing it, dribbling it, passing it to a team member, or shooting it at the opposing team's goal.

When a player is in possession of the ball, an opposing player may hand tackle him or her with a hand push on the upper body or kayak tackle their boat to upset balance. The object is to force the player in possession to lose control of the ball. The opposing player can also choose to block passes and shots with a paddle, as the ball is being passed or shot.