How to Play Goalie in Water Polo
Keep your body between the ball and the cage. Pull down shots with both hands to control the ball.
Other People Are Reading
Instructions
-
-
1
Position yourself in the middle of the goal cage, half a meter out from the goal line.
-
2
Eggbeater with your hands out of the water when the opposing team is on offense.
-
-
3
Stay between the ball and the cage at all times. When the ball is on the side of the pool, cut off the angle by covering that side of the cage. Keep your arms extended wide to cover as much of the cage as possible. Be ready at all times to slide to the opposite side of the cage.
-
4
Block shots with both hands and pull the ball down in front of you in the water. This way, blocked shots do not bounce back out to the playing field and give the other team a second chance.
-
5
After blocking a shot, control the ball and swim it outside the side of the cage.
-
6
Watch your teammates as they swim down on offense. If there is an open player, throw the ball in front of that player so that he or she can continue to fast break. If no player is open, wait for your team to set up the offense, and then give the ball to the point man.
-
1
Tips & Warnings
Every goalie should have a very strong eggbeater kick.
There is a lot to know about the goalie position that can only be learned by playing it. Fortunately, there is a lot of time to practice during shooting drills. Be patient and practice your eggbeater.
Don't be afraid of the ball. The sting from a hard shot only lasts a couple of seconds.
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 as a substitute for professional medical advice or treatment.
Comments
View all 24 Comments-
Aug 21, 2006
To try and block a ball, try to look at the ball and read the shooters body movement. -
Aug 21, 2006
To try and block a ball, try to look at the ball and read the shooters body movement.
-
Aug 08, 2006
I find it helpful to smile at the shooter. It is an effective way to psych them out and to get them to shoot right into your hands. They concentrate on you and not the goal.
-
Aug 08, 2006
I find it helpful to smile at the shooter. It is an effective way to psych them out and to get them to shoot right into your hands. They concentrate on you and not the goal.
-
Mar 15, 2006
To do this- the goalie should swim out of the cage, past the goal line and swim toward the opponent when he/she is alone with the ball. In this way they will be frightened and give up on shooting. NOTE: Just remember don't do this when there is a player backing up the opponent!
