Polo Explore Award

Course Description

Your Polo Explore Award will help you in starting to develop your ability to apply appropriate decision making to underpin your skills for participating in the game of Polo.

With your Coach you will look at the decision-making skills that will allow you to undertake an enjoyable paddling session on the water.

You will start to develop a deeper understanding of Polo and will learn the fundamental factors that affect our decisions on when and where to play.

During your development as a polo player you will develop boat handling skills and Polo skills such as:

• Dribble
• Pass to team member
• Shoot for a goal
• Blocking
• Tackling
• Rules of the game.

The award provides you with the skills and understanding to both train and compete.

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If you’re new to Polo, you might want to consider the Paddle Explore Award before progressing to the  Polo Explore Award.

Each day you spend playing in Polo boats further expands your skills and knowledge, creating a more enjoyable experience on the water. With no two experiences ever the same, you never stop learning. Continually evaluating our skills creates a natural evolution of ability.

If you think you already have the skills and knowledge of this Award, you could consider the Polo Perform Award.

Course Content

You will look at choosing the right venue as well as understand how you can prepare effectively. As part of the award you will develop a greater understanding of what kit is appropriate and to use them in context. Working with your Coach you will then look at developing your Polo skills, focusing on enjoying the game and taking an active part within sessions. During and after each session, you and your Coach discuss your progression and agree areas of focus to continue your understanding and skills.

This will include:

• Choosing a Location
• Getting Ready
• At the Venue
• Rules and Tactics
• Polo Skills
• Tactics
• Teamwork
• After the Session
• Future Development

Course Assessment

This Polo Award is based around your skills and the requirements at an introductory stage, with your Coach you will explore and develop both your understanding and skills. There is no formal assessment, your Coach will work with you on the decision making and skills that you require and when you are ready you will gain the Polo Explore Award.

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