It's a fast-paced sport that combines swimming, basketball and football. Kidzworld checks out the sport of water polo.
Water Polo - History f2xv
The game of water polo has changed in many ways since it was invented in the 1800s. The game originally was played like injuries to the player picked to be the "flying salmon". By the 20th century, water polo had been toned down a bit with the elimination of some of the rough play and a rule that banned the tackling of a player if he didn't have the ball.
Water Polo - Rules and Basics 3b2a5f
- Each team has seven players, including a goalie.
- The object of the game is to put the ball into the goals, which are at opposite ends of a pool. Water polo is played in a pool that is 98 feet (30 m) long and 65 feet (20 m) wide. The water in the pool must be at least 5 feet, 11 inches deep - so you need to be able to swim and tread water to play.
- Players can only move the ball with one hand and it must be carried on the surface of the water.
- Players can only tackle opponents who have the ball.
- Games are divided into four seven-minute quarters.
Water Polo - Getting Started 2b5d3m
Water polo is a fun sport and a great way to going to a camp during the summer or your spring break.
Water Polo - Fun Facts 5v1x5k
- Water polo players swim up to one 1.5 miles (2.4 km) during a water polo game.
- Men's water polo was the first team sport added to the Sydney, Australia.
- During a game of water polo, the ball is thrown at speeds of up to 60 miles (96 km) per hour.
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