Beginners Polo

Anyone near an HMV?

http://hmv.com/hmvweb/navigate.do?pPageID=3608

Tibbs, Arunas, I have your mallets, and I'll bring a hacksaw, so that you can cut them down to size, but you'll need to bring an old innertube, or some bar tape for a grip, and some tape for that.

I could always just sing, I have been compared to assaulted felines. I bring a few beers along for half time refreshments, unless i've joined the religious/extreme athletes groups?

I bring a few beers along for half time refreshments, unless i've joined the religious/extreme athletes groups?

It's mandatory ;)

1. Xander
   
2. wicksie
   
3. Tibbs
   
4. konijn
   
5. John H, with mallets for Arunas and Tibbs
   
6. Sandy
   
7. Arunas
   
8. Ebbe
   

There were bigger speakers for £20. How does everyone feel about upgrading?

i can do an extra few pounds

Found minispeakers for my nokia.. so ill bring that along.
It takes a minijack so bring you music players.
-ebbe

Can't find it on stupid hmv website but bigger is clearly better, right?

hells yea!

I'll put 5 in.

Zing!

Sweet, tonight we'll have chunes!

Love your work boys.

POLO!

Fun. Nice one guys.

Thanks very much to all those who chipped in for the sweet pink pod box. It takes USB sticks so feel free to make awesome playlists for next week.

Also feel free to chip in if you enjoyed the sweet tunes. Those batteries were fecking expensive!

2 noobs this week, awesome, really well played. Hope to see you next week.

Team Tactics Talk Summary-
It's much better to pass the ball than take on players.
Keep moving to get in a position to be passed to.

Special shout out to Tibbs for using his brake.

POLO!

Awesome time tonight. See you all again when I figure out how to hit the ball...

Tom

Are people still doing skills/drills before games on a Tuesday? Am I missing it because I get there late? Just wondering because I'd really like to do more passing practice, which isn't really something I can do solo.

Also feel free to chip in if you enjoyed the sweet tunes. Those batteries were fecking expensive!

I'll bring some cash next week, and some beers for Arunas for fixing my wheel.

I think Ebi (sorry about spelling) is getting private tutoring, no fair!

Ebbe has been doing some solo polo, which seems to have paid off! Can't recommend this enough.

We're not doing drills at the moment but we certainly can if people want? People aren't really turning up until 7.30 / 8pm but the few who are there from 7pm do some solo polo / practising and it really helps.

Also there's nothing to stop you practising over the other side when you're not thrown in. Just grab someone else who's not playing and go knock a ball round. You learn fast this way.

I can get with some Forever Alone Polo, FAP FAP FAP!

Wicksie do you need C or D rechargeable batteries?
I might be able to get them cheap through a builders supplier.

Oo that would awesome. They take 8x C batteries. Just spent £7.50 on some no brand ones so not sure how long they'll last. I'm still out of pocket a fair bit on this so don't really want to buy these at the moment. Maybe let us know how much as see if we can whip round again?

Yeah I'll contact him, see how much they are for 8 rechargeables.

-sorry for the t-boning.. will see if can get my brakes sorted.

@wicksey - shall bring some cash to tip in next time.

I would like to get better at passing, are the any practice plays for passing.. like the "under the bar" game? (especially seeing your free teammates at the same time as keeping on to the ball)

-ebbe

See the original post on page one for a link to solo polo.
All of the stuff on page 1 is definitely worth a read.

Just keep practising and doing different moves that you think could happen in a game.
Get the other person to 'break' up the court and do a long pass.
Make a move toward goal to receive a pass and shoot.
Get a 3rd person or a cone and pass around it.
Do 3 passes diagonally up the length of the court.
If you're by yourself stick 1 cone at an end and aim for that.

Like I said, just keep doing the sort of moves that happen in a game.

Polo Strategy Thread

Looks like ladies polo isn't happening this week, so anyone want to do ***Newington ***throw-ins tonight?

Maybe ask in the Newington Thread?