# Rookie Corner

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## [Where to start?](https://poloverse.net/t/where-to-start/397)

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**Author:** [@momo](https://poloverse.net/u/momo)\
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**Last updated:** [8 September 2021 09:45 UTC](https://poloverse.net/t/where-to-start/397 "2021-09-08T09:45:09Z")

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Awesome! You found bike polo and our little forum. Here are some useful links and resources which should make it easier for you, to start with your new passion! First, you’ll need a place to play. Check out this list of…

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## [About the Rookie Corner category](https://poloverse.net/t/about-the-rookie-corner-category/94)

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**Author:** [@momo](https://poloverse.net/u/momo)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [7 June 2021 13:47 UTC](https://poloverse.net/t/about-the-rookie-corner-category/94 "2021-06-07T13:47:33Z")

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New to bike polo? This is the right place to start! If you’re new to bike polo, you can start by reading the FAQ, looking for a club near you, watching some training videos, or asking some people in the chat. Feel free…

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## [Bunch of tips](https://poloverse.net/t/bunch-of-tips/2098)

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**Author:** [@kielsznia](https://poloverse.net/u/kielsznia)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [21 August 2025 18:15 UTC](https://poloverse.net/t/bunch-of-tips/2098 "2025-08-21T18:15:57Z")

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Hey there! I’m dropping some tips I gathered at Mallet Dolorosa '23 and through pre-tournament training. Some of them have been total game-changers for me, and I’m stoked to share them :) Feel free to add more \<3 Judith…

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## [Stuff I would love some tips on 🙏](https://poloverse.net/t/stuff-i-would-love-some-tips-on/2638)

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**Author:** [@SoYopolo](https://poloverse.net/u/SoYopolo)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [24 June 2024 11:43 UTC](https://poloverse.net/t/stuff-i-would-love-some-tips-on/2638 "2024-06-24T11:43:08Z")

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positioning of body/bike/ mallet for playing the ball on non dominant side tips for better aiming on distance goal shots (I’m horribly off most of the time :grimacing:) what’s the skill you learnt that most level…

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## [What should I do after jousting?](https://poloverse.net/t/what-should-i-do-after-jousting/1164)

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**Author:** [@emilio](https://poloverse.net/u/emilio)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [8 February 2023 12:59 UTC](https://poloverse.net/t/what-should-i-do-after-jousting/1164 "2023-02-08T12:59:24Z")

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I’ve been getting a bit faster and more confident about getting first to the ball, but I don’t really know what to do when I get it. Both teams are in defensive position, so it’s hard to just shoot and score, and I am su…

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## [NEWBALAYA bench in Bordeaux - How to get there?!](https://poloverse.net/t/newbalaya-bench-in-bordeaux-how-to-get-there/1162)

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**Author:** [@Elena](https://poloverse.net/u/Elena)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [10 June 2022 23:53 UTC](https://poloverse.net/t/newbalaya-bench-in-bordeaux-how-to-get-there/1162 "2022-06-10T23:53:29Z")

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Hello Polo Rookies, I’m a newbie (started in Feb’22) with a bit of tournament experience. I started playing during my Erasmus stay in Spain. The polo club in Pamplona asked me if I would like to play on the NEWBALAYA be…