WATER POLO

ABOUT THE SPORT…

The objective of the game is to score the most goals in

the opposing team's goal during the duration of the

game.

This is a sport that is practiced in a

swimming pool in which two teams

face.

They differ by the color of the hat.

The teams are in the water with 6

players and a goalkeeper.

ABOUT THE SPORT…

There are faults, temporary and permanent expulsions.

A match is divided into four time effective set of 8 minutes each.

Players can not step on the floor of the pool as it is generally prohibited and the depth of the pool is not permitted. Players have to keep the whole match floated.

RULES 1) Any player, except the

goalkeeper, may take the ball with two hands anywhere in the field. For this to occur, it will beep foul against.

2) A player can score a goal with any part of the body except a clenched fist. In this case, the player will be sent off.

3) Only the goalkeeper is allowed to use a clenched fist provided that it´s to defend the goal.

RULES 4) If a player impedes the movement of the

opposing player, this will be sent off.

5) A player may accumulate two ejections, the third is final.

6) If a player gets the ball sinks, it will be fault.

7) It´s prohibited water splashing in the eyes of a player. If this fact is realized, expulsion beep.

RULES 8) You can steal the ball without catching

the opposing player, or you will be expelled

9) You can pass the ball as many times you as want, during the 30 seconds that you have to throw the ball to the goal.

10) Each coach may request two downtimes in the match, of one minute each.

THE GOALKEEPER

It´s the only player that can touch the ball with both hands, hit the ball with a clenched fist and jump with the two hands at once.

POSITIONS IN THE FIELD

The buoy: the most characteristically player with the highest shoot power. It has to be near the goal and it has to finish the plays.

The ends: two players in this position, one on each side of the goal.

The central: In the same line as the bouy, but at more distance. It has to get good control in the long passes.

The laterals: between the buoy and the ends. They have to be technical and fast.

OFFICIAL MEASURES OF THE FIELD

MALE WATER POLO: 30 meters large by 20 meters width and 1,80 meters depth.

FEMALE WATER POLO: 25 meters large by 17 meters width.

LENGTH OF GAMEAbout 45 minutes

THE BALLthe weight is 400 grammes and it´s made up of rubber.