Water Polo
Beginning Water Polo
Enjoy the amazing sport of water polo. In this class we will teach you the fundamentals of water polo. There are goals at each end of the pool and the winner of the game is the team that scores the most goals by getting the ball between the posts.
Players are not allowed to touch the bottom of the pool and have to tread water the whole time. Water polo players use a movement called eggbeater which is more efficient than the normal action of treading water.
Curriculum
- Eggbeater (treading)
- Ball handling
- Passing the ball
- Swimming with the ball
- Water movement
- Simple team formations
- Prepare swimmers to play a full game of water polo
Prerequisites
- Players must be between the ages of 12-18
- Players must be able to swim a 50 freestyle without stopping
Intermediate Water Polo
This class is for returning water polo players who have played one season of water polo.
Curriculum
- Intermediate water movement and ball handling
- Man on man game play
- Team tactics and formations
- Specific position skills
- Advanced rules of the game
Prerequisites
- Players must be between the ages of 12-18
- One season of water polo experience; level assignment to be approved by coaches
Advanced Water Polo
This class is for returning water polo players in their off season.
Curriculum
- Advanced water movement and ball handling
- Man on man game play
- Team tactics and formations
- Specific position skills
- Advanced rules of the game
Prerequisites
- Players must be between the ages of 12-18
- At least two seasons of water polo; level assignment to be approved by coaches