How to Draw a Foul in the Hole Set in Water Polo

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

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

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

1. Receive a wet pass in the hole position.

2. Control the ball at arm's length by rolling your fingertips down the back of the ball to give it backspin in the water. Place your opposite shoulder against your defender.

3. Reach back with your defender-side arm and dig your elbow under his armpit. Grab hold of his swimsuit if you can.

4. Pick up the ball and turn into the arm holding the defender. Use your arm under his to gain leverage against him and turn him to the side.

5. Drop the ball as the defender reacts against your turn.

6. Listen for the whistle. If no foul is called, pick up the ball and keep trying to turn.

7. Drop the ball anytime your defender is holding your arm. This usually draws a foul.

Tips & Warnings

• Sometimes drawing a foul is as simple as reaching for the ball, and sometimes you can't get a foul no matter what the defender does. It depends on the referee.
• Even though you may be trying to draw the foul, it's important that you always appear to be trying to score. Often, if a ref thinks you're only trying for the foul, he won't call it.
• As long as you are holding onto the ball, nothing is a foul.
• If you have any condition that would impair or limit your ability to engage in physical activity, please consult a physician before attempting this activity. This information is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice or treatment.

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