Two Minutes Left: Late-Game Decisions in Bike Polo
Up one or down one, with or without the ball, two minutes on the clock. Here's what GVL Bike Polo recommends in four late-game scenarios, and why.
How GVL Plays: Strategy, Tactics, and Transitions
Strategy is the plan. Tactics are the moves. Here's how GVL Bike Polo thinks about both, and what each player does in the first few seconds after the ball changes hands.
The 3-2-1: How GVL Defends
A goalie, a second defender, and one player on the ball. Here's how GVL Bike Polo's 3-2-1 defense works, and how the 1 and 2 switch when the defender gets beat.
When and How to Shoot Under Pressure
Sometimes the best shot is the one you don’t take. Here’s why GVL is selective about shooting, what “sending it home” means, and how to get a shot off with a defender on you.
Shooting 101: Making Goals That Count
Scoring takes a while to click in bike polo. Here’s what counts as a goal under the NAH rules, the shots worth learning first and where to aim. Come practice at Tuesday skills night!
Which Bike Polo Player Are You, Based on Your Zodiac Sign?
Bike polo brings out people’s personalities. We matched each zodiac sign to a familiar player type. Find your sign, then find your clubmates’.
Bike Control: Riding Slower Than You Ever Have
Bike control is the skill every other part of polo depends on. This post covers trackstands, tight turns, starting and stopping, and using your bike to protect space.
Teamwork: Playing as Three
Three strong players can still lose to a team that talks, passes, and covers for each other. This post covers the fundamentals of bike polo teamwork and a few habits to try at pickup.
New Signs at Pickup: What They Mean
Wondering what the new signs on the fence mean? Here’s how Big Toss keeps pickup running and rotations fair, how to tell when you’re up next, and how to request a themed game.
Carolina Winter League, Finals: The Golden Ghouls Win the First Season
The Golden Ghouls came in as the 3 seed and won three straight to take the first Carolina Winter League title. Finals results, final standings, awards, and a thank-you to the volunteers who made all four days possible.
Carolina Winter League, Day 3: Seeding Settled at Gateway Park
Round-robin play wrapped up at Gateway Park in Travelers Rest. Southeast of Heaven took the top seed, and a three-way tie at 6 points came down to head-to-head records.
