How to Set the Hole Position in Water Polo

Lean back into your defender and set yourself to control the ball. The hole set is the axis of the water polo offense.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Water Polo Balls
• Water polo balls
• Water polo goal cage

1. Position yourself in front of the opposing team's goal cage, two meters out.

2. Keep your back facing the goal and make sure your defender is behind you. If he is in front of you, you need to turn him or swim around him. If you are unable to do this, swim out of the hole and let someone else set.

3. Lean back with your shoulders into your defender and keep your hips out in front of you. You want your hips out so you can quickly lift you body up and away from your defender.

4. Turn you shoulder into your defender and stretch out your other arm to receive a wet pass. All passes to the hole player should be wet, meaning they land in the water, not in his hand.

5. Watch out for perimeter defenders sloughing off their opponents to double-team you. If this happens call out the slough so your teammates can get the ball to the open player.

6. Call out "hole set" - when you are open - for your teammates to pass you the ball. From there you can shoot, turn, or draw a foul.

Tips & Warnings

• Be patient. There's a lot to know about setting the hole position.
• The key to being a good hole player is a strong eggbeater.
• If you have any condition that could impair or limit your ability to engage in physical activity, please consult a physician before attempting this activity. This information is not intended as a substitute for professional medical advice or treatment.

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