Water polo

Water polo

Water Polo is a water sport played between two teams in a pool with a floating goal post on opposite ends. Each team consists of six field players and a goalie. The game involves swimming, treading water and passing the water polo ball with one hand. The winner is determined by the team with the most points.

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possession time

Sports; Water polo

The offensive team has 35 seconds to shoot the ball at the goal once they have gained possession.

punching

Sports; Water polo

This is hitting the ball with a closed fist. Only the goalie is allowed to punch the ball.

push shot

Sports; Water polo

This is when a player picks up the ball and straightens their arm to pass the ball, as opposed to bending their elbow and throwing the ball with a follow through motion.

restarting play

Sports; Water polo

After a goal the team that had the goal scored against them starts with on player behind the half distance line passing the ball to one of his teammates who must also be behind the half distance ...

right guard

Sports; Water polo

The job of the Right Guard is to guard the opposing teams Left-Winger and to help his team when they are on offense.

right winger

Sports; Water polo

When playing offense the Right Winger job is to get the ball to one of his teammates who are in the best position to take a shot at the opponent's goal. This is usually the Center Forward or Center ...