Water Polo Resources
What is Water Polo?
Resource to better understand the sport of water polo:
USA Water Polo is always a good source of information, news, guides and articles for all levels of players.
A Spectator's Guide to Water Polo by Peter W. Pappas, Ph.D. is an excellent read, especially for parents, who may find themselves trying to figure out just what is going on in the pool.
As the national governing body for water polo in America, USA Water Polo enforces FINA Water Polo Standards/Rules in its competitions. These rules may be downloaded or printed in handbook format by clicking here.
From beginners to expert water polo players, Water Polo Planet is an excellent resource for techniques, news, perspectives, discussions and more. In particular, here are a few items from Water Polo Planet Coach Bell suggests:
- Fundamentals of the Water Polo Shot by Jim Solum, the "Shot Doctor"
- Counter Attack by Juan Delgadillo of the USA Men's Senior National Water Polo Team
The La Mirada Shaquatics Water Polo Club has produced a "Water Polo 101" series of videos that Coach Bell recommends players and parents review:
- Eggbeater Kick & Treading Water
- Positions, Basic Rules, and Bad Habits to Avoid
- Regular Fouls
- Turnovers and Exclusions
- Pressure Passing
- Defense
- Self-Worth
YouTube has many fine instructional videos available, many posted by notable coaches, teams and players. Here are some worth watching:
- Eggbeater Kick Instructed
- Eggbeater Kick Demonstrated
- 5-Meter Penalty Shot
- Water Polo Sprint
- 6-on-5 Power Play
- Establishing the Hole Position
- Set Offense
- Backhand Shot
Water Polo Tricks by renowned American water polo player and coach, Wolf Wigo.
Documents:
- Game Statistics Form (printable)
