The match starts in a swim off. The players are at both sides and chase the ball down for possession. The offensive positions in a water polo game include: a center a. The wings, drivers, and point players are often referred to as perimeter players. The typical numbering system for these positions begins with the offensive wing to the right side of the opposing goalie is called one.
The most basic and popular offensive set up in the sport of Water Polo is known as a It is given this name because there are two lines of three players in front of the opposing goal.
The Defensive positions are often mirrored using the same positions as the offensive positions, just switched over. Like most team sports, defense can be played either in zones or man-to-man.
In this defense, both wing defenders split the area that is farthest from the goal, allowing them a clearer lane for the counter-attack if their team steals the ball. The goalkeeper position is one of the most difficult positions in water polo. A goalie must have the ability to jump out of the water, using just their core and leg strength, and hold that vertical position without falling down into the water, all while tracking and anticipating a shot. For a goalie to be able to cover the whole cage goal , the goalie must be very fast and effective at both lateral movement as well as being able to quickly lunge out of the water to stop a shot.
He uses his feet and legs to do this. The Goaltender is the Quarterback of the team on offense and Defense. He is shouting orders from the goal well above the water to players on where to line up or exposing weaknesses in the Defense. On Offense he opens up the first play with a pass much like a Soccer Goalie ands can even be involved with a score much like on a fast break in Basketball. Major fouls may result in a water polo player being sent out of play for 20 seconds. A player receiving three major fouls is removed from the game by substitution.
Deliberate kicking or striking opponent results in the permanent sending off of the offending player. There's one rule, however, that makes water polo even more difficult than it appears on the surface: players can never touch the bottom of the pool. According to Swim England, the governing body for swimming in the UK, " players are not allowed to touch the bottom of the pool and have to tread water the whole time.
Water polo players use a movement called eggbeater, which is more efficient than the normal action of treading water. It's not only a more efficient movement for long periods in the water, but it's also much more stable, which is perfect for water polo players, who have to use their upper bodies to pass the ball and score. If a player fails to keep themselves afloat during gameplay and does touch the bottom of the pool, it counts as a minor foul , according to USA Water Polo.
When a minor foul like this is committed, the team who did not commit the foul or who was fouled against, in the case of other types of minor fouls restarts game play by being allowed a free throw. Now with clubs sports and kids starting at a younger age in this tough game I am sure it is more competitive than ever. Substitution are not limited but can only be made in specific circumstances. Subs can be made after a goal is scored, during a time-out, or between periods.
Rachel- Great article. I forwarded it to my daughter age 14 , a competitive swimmer and soccer player. Left Sidebar. Photo Courtesy: Catharyn Hayne. Photo Courtesy: Rachel Andersen. Photo Courtesy: Total Waterpolo. What about subs? Is it like soccer where they are limited? Rachel Andersen. John Pelka. Avatars by Sterling Adventures. Loading Comments Email Name Website. If you continue to use this site, we will assume you are happy to accept the cookies.
The sport combines speed and strength as well as teamwork and a high level of fitness — one outfield player can cover up to two miles in one game alone. Put simply, there are goals at each end of the pool and the winner of the game is the team that scores the most goals by getting the ball between the posts.
Other than the goalkeeper, you will see the other players moving continuously around the pool. They are not allowed to touch the bottom of the pool and must tread water the entire time — although players use a movement called the egg-beater which is more efficient than the normal action of treading water.
Players can move the ball by throwing it to a teammate or swimming while pushing the ball in front of them.
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