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Water Polo

Water polo is a full-contact team sport played in a deep pool and featuring two teams. Each team is made up of seven players, including one goalkeeper. The object of the game is to score goals by throwing a ball into an opponent’s goal. Athletes must have tremendous swimming ability and conditioning, as you need to swim or tread water while a match is being played—matches consist of four quarters that are eight minutes in length.

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What is Splash Ball?
June 2, 2023
Splashball™ is designed to introduce the sport of water polo to children 5-11 years old. The intent is to provide basic skills and understanding of the sport in a recreational format.
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How to Get Recruited for Women’s Water Polo
June 2, 2023
From 2009 to 2019, the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) saw an 18 percent increase in girls high school water polo participation.
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How to Get Recruited for Men’s College Water Polo
June 2, 2023
The NCSA recruiting experts have created a guide to the water polo recruiting process.
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Water Polo Drills for Beginners
June 2, 2023
Water polo is a demanding team sport that involves throwing and catching a ball while alternating between treading water and short but intense swimming sprints. The sport has rightfully been compared to hockey in the pool, but without the pads. Those new to the sport should emphasize conditioning, ball handling, passing and receiving, and shooting […]
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Water Polo
November 22, 2022
Water polo is a full-contact team sport played in a deep pool and featuring two teams. Each team is made up of seven players, including one goalkeeper. The object of the game is to score goals by throwing a ball into an opponent’s goal. Athletes must have tremendous swimming ability and conditioning, as you need […]
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Water Polo Terms Explained
August 17, 2022
Learn the lingo that you'll hear in the game of water polo.
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Getting into Position: Water Polo
September 9, 2021
Learn the responsibilities of each position in the sport of water polo.
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Basic Rules of Water Polo
September 9, 2021
Following these four guidelines will help your child as he or she gets ready to play water polo.
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Fundamentals of Water Polo
September 9, 2021
It’s helpful to understand the basics of the game, and what to expect, before your child jumps into the pool for the first time.
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Dressed to Play: Water Polo
September 8, 2021
Learn about the gear your athlete will need when playing water polo.
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