Try these at home workouts from Men’s Senior National Team Athletic Trainer, Chris Bates. All of these workouts have been provided by USA Water Polo and are similar to workouts used by the Men’s Senior National Team. They require almost no equipment, making them great to try at home or on the pool deck. These exercises can be mixed around to create your own personal routine. Remember to consult your doctor before starting new workouts and stop immediately if you feel light-headed, dizzy, or experience chest pain. Water Polo Workout #1 # Exercise Reps 1 Scissor Jumps 10 (5 each leg) 2 G ..read more

Find the best websites and channels to watch full water polo. Looking for places to watch water polo online? Here’s our list of resources to view full game replays, watch live matches, and find awesome highlights. Jump to sections: Full Live Games and Replays Highlight Footage Olympic Coverage Full Games European Aquatics YouTube Channel This channel uploads high-quality highlights and full game replays for both men’s and women’s water polo. They make it easy to find water polo games to watch by organizing their videos into playlists. Full game replays include: LEN Water Polo Champion ..read more

Scoring in water polo is all about shot selection and timing. Players fake and move with the ball to find the opportune time to take their shot. Depending on the shooter’s angles and the goalie’s position, they may opt for a skip shot or lob, aiming near side or cross cage. Shooting in water polo involves numerous factors, with none more intriguing than the speed of the shots. Embed from Getty Images Water Polo Shooting Speeds Shot Type Men Women Fastest Shot 60 MPH / 96 KPH 42 MPH / 67 KPH National Team Range 40 – 55 MPH / 64 – 88 KPH 33 – 42 MPH / 53 – 67 KPH National Team Average ..read more

Competition starts on July 27th, 2024 and runs through August 11th. Group play will take place at the Paris Aquatic Centre followed by playoffs and the championship game at Paris La Défense Arena. The tournament will be comprised of 22 teams, twelve in the men’s division and ten in the women’s division. Teams that earned qualification include those from events like the 2024 World Aquatics Championships, the 2023 Pan American Games, and the 2024 European Championships. Which teams are participating in the water polo tournament at the 2024 Summer Olympics? Men’s Division Women’s Division ..read more

The 2024 World Aquatics Championships wrapped up after many exciting games from both the men’s and women’s divisions. Croatia persevered under pressure winning two penalty shootouts and earning gold with their win over Italy in the men’s division. On the women’s side, team USA won close game after close game, eventually reaching the championship and winning gold over Hungary, 8-7. Results from Doha 2024 Men’s Division Women’s Division Croatia USA Italy Hungary Spain Spain THEY DID IT!!!!!!! pic.twitter.com/tSmvTQIINn — World Aquatics (@WorldAquatics) February 17, 2024 ..read more

In water polo, seizing every offensive opportunity is essential, leaving no room for mistakes. Precise passing is a crucial skill for every player. To excel, players should explore various passing techniques, simulating real game scenarios. These drills elevate your passing abilities, ensuring correct form and solidifying good habits. Let’s delve into the skills you can develop through these drills: Quick catch-and-release passing Passing with movement Long distance passing Set passes Pressure passing Water Polo Passing Drills 1. Middleman Quick Passes This drill helps players work on th ..read more

It can be tough to structure a water polo practice when there isn’t a goalie in attendance, or when you want to run multiple drills but only have one goalie. Usually teams will have field players take turns in goal to give shooters some level of defense. Plus, it’s a great leg workout and can give the shooter a different perspective when field players try to play goalie. Here are a few water polo shooting drills to try that can be run with a field player in goal or no goalie at all. Embed from Getty Images Shooting Drills Hit the Back of The Net Your goal here is simple: hit the net. No skip ..read more

Scoring in water polo is all about shot selection and timing. Players fake and move with the ball to find the opportune time to take their shot. Depending on the shooter’s angles and the goalie’s position, they may opt for a skip shot or lob, aiming near side or cross cage. Shooting in water polo involves numerous factors, with none more intriguing than the speed of the shots. Embed from Getty Images Water Polo Shooting Speeds Shot Type Men Women Fastest Shot 60 MPH / 96 KPH 42 MPH / 67 KPH National Team Range 40 – 55 MPH / 64 – 88 KPH 33 – 42 MPH / 53 – 67 KPH National Team Average ..read more

Water polo has recently implemented changes to the rules that have gone into effect as of the beginning of 2023. Though not every level of water polo has adapted these rules, at some point in the future, players are likely to see them enforced during their games. Voted on by the FINA Technical Water Polo Congress, the new rules should help the game flow more smoothly and make for a more exciting sport to watch. What are the newest water polo rule updates? The latest updates to the rulebook includes changes to the 2-meter/offsides area, how penalties are called while a player is in the act of s ..read more

Competition starts on July 27th, 2024 and runs through August 11th. Group play will take place at the Paris Aquatic Centre followed by playoffs and the championship game at Paris La Défense Arena. The tournament will be comprised of 22 teams, twelve in the men’s division and ten in the women’s division. Teams that earned qualification include those from events like the 2024 World Aquatics Championships, the 2023 Pan American Games, and the 2024 European Championships. Which teams are participating in the water polo tournament at the 2024 Summer Olympics? Men’s Division Women’s Division ..read more