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@Shinscar
Yeah, treat yourself to a polo bike.
In London most people have a separate polo bike. Cos getting from a-b is a pain (not impossible) on your polo bike. Gearing is the key to getting better control and speed over short distances. So having a bike purely set-up for polo is good. People also have a double fixed hubs so that they can increase the ratio by flipping the wheel...OR carry a spare chain with them. Gabes has a double sprocket at on his rear wheel allows for a quicker gearing change. I also recommend a brake. Its not that important that you have one, but does change your game. Playing brakeless (fixed) is great for pushing the aggression. Having a brake allows you to play with a subtler approach.
The key is to just have a knock around... 2on2 is ok while building up. Theres lots of other games you can play with just 2 or 3 people to. We (the elks) play a game which involves one on one on one. you place a cone in the middle of the court/car park whatever and try to hit the cone with a shot first to 5 wins.... its good for ball control and shooting. anyway im sure you guys will find your feet.
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