{"id":1048,"date":"2026-09-08T18:31:18","date_gmt":"2026-09-08T18:31:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kayakpolo.world\/what-is-canoe-polo\/"},"modified":"2026-09-14T07:16:08","modified_gmt":"2026-09-14T07:16:08","slug":"what-is-canoe-polo","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/kayakpolo.world\/en\/what-is-canoe-polo\/","title":{"rendered":"What is Canoe Polo?"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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What is Canoe Polo?<\/h1>\n\t\t\t\t\t

Speed, precision and team spirit on the water: Two teams of five players compete in kayaks in a fast-paced, tactical battle for every goal.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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THE BASIC IDEA<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tFive players per team sit in single-person kayaks and try to get the ball into the opposing team\u2019s goal, which is suspended above the water. Depending on the situation, one of the five players takes on the role of goalkeeper. \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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PLAYING AREA & GOALS<\/h2>\n\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tPlaying Area \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t35 \u00d7 23 m<\/strong> \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t1,5 \u00d7 1 m<\/strong> \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t2 m<\/strong> \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMinimum Water Depth \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t90 cm<\/strong> \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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2 \u00d7 10 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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EQUIPMENT<\/h2>\n\t\t
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Kayak<\/p>

Short & agile, with bumpers at the front & rear\n<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Paddle<\/p>

For propulsion, ball control & defence\n<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Ball<\/p>

Easy-to-handle water polo ball for throwing & passing<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Helmet & Buoyancy Vest<\/p>

Required: helmet with face guard and buoyancy vest<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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RULES AT A GLANCE<\/h2>\n\t\t
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5-Second Rule:<\/strong> The ball may be controlled for a maximum of five seconds before it must be passed, played, or moved at least one metre away from the player\u2019s body.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t60-Second Attack:<\/strong> A team must attempt a shot on goal within 60 seconds. \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tHand & Paddle: <\/strong>The ball may be played with either the hand or the paddle. \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tPhysical Contact: <\/strong>The player in possession of the ball may be legally pushed and even capsized \u2013 dangerous contact is prohibited. \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tGoalkeeper: <\/strong>One of the five players takes on the role of goalkeeper under their own goal, usually using the paddle to block shots. \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tPenalties:<\/strong> Fouls can result in free throws, penalty shots or personal penalties, leaving the team short-handed. \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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What makes Canoe Polo special<\/strong><\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t

Canoe polo combines elements of handball, basketball and water polo \u2013 all played in a kayak. The game is played five against five, with up to three substitutes per team. Substitutions can be made at any time.The ball can be played with either the hand or the paddle. Players may even capsize during physical challenges, while the goalkeeper uses their paddle to defend the goal suspended high above the water. A player in possession of the ball may be pushed on the shoulder by an opponent.

Players can be substituted on and off at any time during the match without stopping play \u2013 keeping the pace even higher.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Positions<\/h2>\n\t\t
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Outfield Player<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t

All five players take on attacking and defensive roles depending on the situation. Quick transitions constantly create new game situations. <\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Goalkeeper<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t

One of the five players takes on the role of goalkeeper, using their paddle to defend the goal suspended two metres above the water. When their team gains possession, the goalkeeper can rejoin the attack. <\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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