Water Polo

Flipper Ball (more commonly denoted as "Flippa Ball") is a version of water polo that has more relaxed rules and regulations in a safer setting that permits younger players, usually between ages 5...

Water polo is a game of endurance, skill and toughness. It is similar to hockey but is played in a pool and you must use your swimming abilities to gain an edge on your opponents and then battle...

Water polo is a fast and furious sport played in a pool between two teams of seven players. The object of the game is to toss a ball into the opposing team's goal. A water polo match consists of...

Water polo requires a great deal of endurance in order to swim continuously throughout the entire game. It is one of the oldest team sports in the Olympic Games. It is similar to soccer and hockey...

Compete against six other players in a water polo match and win. Water polo is a simple game that requires intense physical strength, strategic teamwork and a water polo ball specifically designed...

Water polo is gaining popularity in the United States. It's played in a pool by two opposing teams of seven players. Each team consists of six active players and a goalie. The object of the game...

Water polo is a challenging sport, but it's for this very same reason it can be quite rewarding when you score a win against the other team. But winning isn't going to happen without skills, and...

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Although water polo isn't as mainstream as football or baseball, it's gaining in popularity. With this surge there's a need to know how to play the game of water polo. Here is a helpful guide with...

Throw from your shoulder to propel a water polo ball with force and accuracy.

Screw the ball back during your drive to shoot a quick and deceptive shot on goal. It will look like part of your stroke - until it's too late.

Pop the ball into the air and fire it off with your other hand for a quick and deceptive shot on goal.

Tee the ball on one hand and follow through with the other to shoot a quick, deceptive shot on goal - without interrupting your swim stroke.

A rear back shot is a quick, hard shot on goal that could raise you to legendary status.

The key to swimming with a water polo ball is to swim head-high freestyle and carry the ball on the wake of water in front of you.

From the hole position, lean forward and swing your arm backward to shoot a quick no-look shot on goal.

Look like you're going to fire off a hard shot, and then lob a high arcing throw over the goalie's head.

Set one player in the center of the goal at the two-meter mark and the five remaining players in a half circle around him or her.

Any rough contact with another player not holding the ball is a foul. That player then has three seconds to make a free pass.

Eggbeater up and meet the ball with your hand. Let the ball carry your arm back into a ready position.

Stay in front of the hole player to prevent him or her from getting the ball, or guard the hole player from behind to prevent him or her from getting a shot off.

Holding the ball, turn into your defender. As he reacts, drop the ball to draw the foul.

Pick up the ball and begin to turn your defender. When your defender reacts, drop the ball, and draw the foul.

Skip the ball off the water for a hard and deceptive shot.

Sprint with every ounce of energy you have for half a pool length, then stretch forward to flip the ball back to your trailer.