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Swimming is the foundation of a water polo player's skillset. Check out this guide for drills that increase endurance and agility in the water.
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A dynamic dryland warm-up is a valuable addition to any water polo practice. The exercises in this guide help prevent injury in the water.
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Dryland is an important part of any water polo training. This guide includes suggested drills and dryland moves that target legs.
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A basic understanding of water polo refereeing is essential for both players and spectators. This guide covers the most common referee duties during a water polo game.
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A five-meter call in water polo gives one player a free shot on goal. Check out this guide for how teams on offense can best take advantage of a five-meter situation.
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One way to take your water polo skills to the next level is to gain a new level of familiarity with the ball. This guide challenges you to control the ball in new ways.
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The reverse version of a traditional pick is a surprisingly strong play to run during a water polo game. Check out this guide for how to run a reverse pick.
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It's tough to play defense against a five-meter call in water polo, but there are a few good strategies to learn. Check out this guide for the important tips.
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Faking a shot or a pass is an excellent way to throw off the defense. Check out this guide for the different kinds of water polo fakes and when to use them.
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Skip shots are one of the most difficult for goalkeepers to block, as they bounce off the water. This guide explains how to shoot a skip shot in water polo.
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Lobs are difficult shot to master, but also very important for any water polo player. Check out this guide for how and when to shoot a lob shot.
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Being able to change direction quickly in the water is a valuable skill in water polo. This guide explains how to alter your course quickly and with minimal effort.
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Water polo goalkeepers need to know how to adapt to different shooting techniques. This guide covers the most commonly used shots and how to best block them.
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Guarding the hole set is very different from defending perimeter players. Check out this guide to learn the intricacies of playing hole defender.
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Turning an opponent in water polo is an important and versatile skill for players of any level. Check out this guide for a step-by-step tutorial on turning.
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The backhand shot is a staple for hole sets and high scorers. This guide breaks down how and when to shoot a backhand during a water polo game.
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Scoring a goal in water polo usually requires the cooperation of the entire team. This guide explains the most common offensive setup used during a game of water polo.
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Timing shots are infrequent in the game of water polo, but are still a useful skill. This guide explains when and how to properly execute a timing shot.
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Water polo goalkeepers’ main responsibility is blocking shots. This guide covers the basic skills and strategies used by water polo goalkeepers.
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One skill that separates beginners from experienced water polo players knowing how to steal a ball. This guide explains different approaches to stealing.
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Nutrition plays a big role in water polo training, recovery, and performance. Learn what— as well as when — to eat for optimal performance during games and practice.
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Dropping back is a common defensive strategy in water polo. This guide explains the basics of how to keep your offense strong against crashing, sloughing, and dropping.
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The ball handling drills in this guide help players get used to controlling a water polo ball under various circumstances and in different environments.
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Water polo shooting drills should loosen up players' arms, engage the goalie, and enforce proper shooting techniques. The following drills accomplish all these.
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Passing the ball is an important aspect of any water polo player's skillset. These drills will help you improve the power and accuracy of your passes.
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Working on ball handling as a group sharpens a water polo teams' reaction time, communication, and coordination. The guide introduces group ball handling exercises.
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Playing defense in water polo can be challenging for new players. Check out this guide for what to master first to be an effective defender.
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There are a few pieces of gear each water polo player needs. Check out this guide for the must-have equipment all polo players need, from beginner to expert.
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There are three types of wet shots in water polo: The shove shot, the screw shot and the tee shot. This guide explains the logistics and techniques of each one.
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Finding a water polo team can be a challenge. This guide includes the most common ways athletes of all ages can get into a USA Water Polo program.
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Leading passes come in handy for field players and goalkeepers during breakaways and counterattacks. This guide explains how to make a good leading pass.
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Crashing, dropping and sloughing are all versions of an important defensive water polo tactic. This guide explains what goes into strategic dropback defense.
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Passing under pressure is a skill used often during a water polo game. Check out this guide to learn how to control, protect, and pass the ball while being defended.
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Water polo wet shots can be difficult to master, but are a valuable skill. This guide explains what wet shots are, when they’re used, and how to execute them.
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Seven players per team are in the pool during a game of water polo. This guide explains each player’s role in the water.
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Ejections and man-up situations are not uncommon in a game of water polo. Check out this guide to understand what goes into a successful six-on-five.
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Water polo is famous for what goes on below the surface of the water. This guide includes the most common holds, grabs, and maneuvers, as well as how to avoid them.
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Controlling and scoring off a counterattack is a valuable skill in water polo. This guide covers what the offense and defense need to know.
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It takes some unique characteristics to shine as a water polo goalkeeper. Check out this guide for the physical and mental qualities of water polo goalkeepers.
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Heads-up freestyle is constantly swum during a game of water polo. Check out this guide to understand the basics of this modified stroke.
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Picks are a common offensive tactic in water polo. Check out this guide for how to set a pick, when to run one, and the most common types of picks.
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Fouls are very common during a water polo game. Check out this guide for what constitutes a foul and how to draw one.
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Treading water is one of a water polo player’s most important skills. Check out this guide for advice on how to develop a strong eggbeater.
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Throwing a water polo ball requires specific technique and body positioning. Check out this guide for a step-by-step breakdown.
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Water polo drives are an important part of any offense. Check out this guide for what they are, how to run them, and when to drive.
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How big is a water polo ball, how long are the pools, and what is the” two meter”? This guide has the answers to these questions, and many more.
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Understanding the rules is an important part of playing (or watching) water polo. Read this guide for what the referees monitor. Every whistle-blow has a purpose.
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Water polo has a reputation for being tough, aggressive, and sometimes bloody. Check out this guide to learn about the first team sport ever included in the Olympics.
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Check out this Water Polo glossary to find the sport-specific definitions for which you have been looking. From A to Z, we've got all the words covered.
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Stretching is a very important part of your water polo routine. If you’re looking for some good stretches to help your water polo muscles, check out this guide.
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