0864185 Water Polo: The Only True Competive Sport
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Water Polo: The Only True Competitive Sport
An Introduction to Water PoloWater polo is a team sport similar to sports like
soccer and football. The game is played between two teams, each consisting of six field players and a goalie. The object of the game is to score more points than the opposing team in order to win. Points are scored by throwing the
ball into the opponent’s net. Water polo is known for it’s vicious and overly competitive nature, but is often mistaken as nothing more
than a wrestling match.
The BasicsA water polo team is composed of
six field players; a point (center forward), two drivers (forwards), two defenders and a hole. The hole player sits in front of the opponents net when their team
has possession of the ball, giving them a good scoring opportunity.
The hole player is usually guarded by the opposing point
play (or hole-check).
The BasicsIn order for players to work well together as a team, they must understand the game, be aware of scoring opportunities and communicate with one another.
Only by working together and
communicating can the players
truly become a good team.
Number of Goals Per Season
0
20
40
60
80
100
120
140
160
2004 2005 2006 2007
Men's GoalsScoredMen's GoalsAgainstWomen's GoalsScoredWomen's GoalsAgainst
Based on the statistics of the McMaster men’s and women’s varsity teams
VersatilityDue to the high intensity
and the unpredictability of water polo, each player
must be able to play all the different positions and be versatile to change within
the game. By being flexible, each player can guard every position and
defend their net more efficiently and effectively.
The level of competition, intensity
and physical strain that is encompassed in the game of water polo
make it one of the most intense and
competitive sports in the world.
Competitive Nature
Number of Offensive Ejections Per Season
61
8765
61
2004
2005
2006
2007
Based on the McMaster men’s varsity water polo team statistics
SourcesSlide 1: http://www.flickr.com/photos/localandbitter/380310180/
Slide 3: http://www.snapshots.net/archive/00107-daily-cartoons-water-polo.aspx
Slide 4: http://www.coloradowaterpolo.com/about_water_polo
Slide 5 - statistics http://www.athrec.mcmaster.ca/athletics/teams/waterpolo/mwpolo_stats.htm
Slide 6: PowerPoint Clip Art
Slide 7: http://www.waterpolo.imsports.duke.edu/
Slide 8 - statistics http://www.athrec.mcmaster.ca/athletics/teams/waterpolo/mwpolo_stats.htm
Slide 9: http://www.flickr.com/photos/mjlearmouth/373930960/in/photostream/
Slide 10: http://www.flickr.com/photos/mjlearmouth/373930956/in/photostream/