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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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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.

Find water polo clubs and programs. Improve your skills with tips, tricks, drills, and more.
 


 

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Get a PDF copy to print out for yourself or share it with others who are just getting started with water polo. Included in the guide are the following.

Fundamentals of the Game

The Basic Rules

Getting into Position

Water Polo Terms Explained

Dressed to Play

Ways to Play

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