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Olympic Water Polo - Basic Skills

Water Polo is a team water activity requiring swimming skills. Players must play both offense and defense, treading water or wrestling before turning back for the opposing team's possession. The front crawl stroke used in water polo differs from the usual swimming style in which water polo players swim with the head out of water at all times to observe the play. The arm stroke used is also a lot shorter and quicker and is used primarily to protect the ball. Backstroke  is used by defending players to look for advancing opponents and by the goalie to track the ball after passing.

Water Polo is a popular sport played around the world, especially in Europe, United States, Canada and Australia. Water Polo debuted at Olympic Games in 1900. Water Polo will be played during 2012 Olympic from Sunday 29th July to Sunday 12th August at Water Polo Arena, Olympic Park.
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Olympic Water Polo - Water Polo Equipments

Equipments required in water polo include:

Ball: A water polo ball is constructed of waterproof material to allow it to float on the water. The cover is textured to give players additional grip. The size of the ball is different for men's, women's and junior games.
Caps: A water polo cap is used to protect the players' heads and ears. Caps are fitted with ear protectors.

Goals: Two goals are needed in order to play water polo. These can either be put on the side of the pool, or in the pool using floaters.

Mouthguard: The use of a mouthguard is recommended due to the extreme amount of contact involved with water polo.

Swimwear: Male water polo players wear swim briefs or trunks. Female players must wear a one-piece swimsuit.

Water Polo is a popular sport played around the world, especially in Europe, United States, Canada and Australia. Water Polo debuted at Olympic Games in 1900. Water Polo will be played during 2012 Olympic from Sunday 29th July to Sunday 12th August at Water Polo Arena, Olympic Park.
OlympicWater Polo Tickets for are available at Sport Ticket Exchange for reasonable prices.

Olympic Water Polo - History

Water polo has been part of the Summer Olympics program since the second games, in 1900. A women's water polo tournament was introduced for the 2000 Summer Olympics. Hungary, Italy and Great Britain have dominated this sport, with the first having won more gold medals than the other two combined. Men's water polo was the among the first team sports introduced at the modern Olympic games in 1900. The most famous water polo match in history is probably the 1956 Summer Olympics semi-final match between Hungary and the Soviet Union. Seven players from each team (six field players and a goalkeeper) are allowed in the playing area of the pool during game play.

Water Polo is a popular sport played around the world, especially in Europe, United States, Canada and Australia. Water Polo debuted at Olympic Games in 1900. Water Polo will be played during 2012 Olympic from Sunday 29th July to Sunday 12th August at Water Polo Arena, Olympic Park.
Olympic Water Polo Tickets for are available at Sport Ticket Exchange for reasonable prices.

Olympic Water Polo - Water Polo Overview

Water polo is a team water sport. The playing team consists of six field players and one goalkeeper. The winner of the game is the team that scores more goals. Gameplay involves swimming, treading water, players passing the ball while being defended by opponents, and scoring by throwing into a net defended by a goalie. Water polo, therefore, has strong similarities to the land-based game of team handball. The frequency of power play situations also draws comparisons with ice hockey. The Waterpolo club is a friendly competitive club for both men and women. The club competes in BUSA, the Bristol and West league, U-polo, as well as various tournaments throughout the year.

Water Polo is a popular sport played around the world, especially in Europe, United States, Canada and Australia. Water Polo debuted at Olympic Games in 1900. Water Polo will be played during 2012 Olympic from Sunday 29th July to Sunday 12th August at Water Polo Arena, Olympic Park.
Olympic Water Polo Tickets for are available at Sport Ticket Exchange for reasonable prices.

Olympic Water Polo - Water Polo History

Water Polo began in late 19th century England and Scotland, where water sports were a feature of county fairs and festivals. Water polo is now an established sport played throughout the world but it has a long history which began in England. The first documented evidence of the game was when the Bournemouth Premier Rowing Club carried out the 'first series' of aquatic handball matches' on 13 July 1876. Water polo is now popular in many countries around the world, notably Europe,United States, Canada and Australia. The present-day game involves teams of seven players (plus up to six substitutes), with a water polo ball similar in size to a soccer ball but constructed of waterproof nylon.

Water Polo is a popular sport played around the world, especially in Europe, United States, Canada and Australia. Water Polo debuted at Olympic Games in 1900. Water Polo will be played during 2012 Olympic from Sunday 29th July to Sunday 12th August at Water Polo Arena, Olympic Part.
Olympic Water Polo Tickets for are available at Sport Ticket Exchange for reasonable prices.