How big do you have to be to play water polo?

Question

I am a little intimidated, as I might be the smallest guy trying out. Will this play a big factor? I'm about 5'6, 120 lbs.

Answer 1

One of the best water-polo players I ever saw was about your size.  Played water-polo at UC Berkeley.  Had huge shoulders, though!  Don't remember his name, but he made the olympic team if I recall correctly.

I was 5'11" and about 150 pounds when I was actively playing (in college).  Lots of shorter guys beat the heck out of me!

Desire and endurance count for much more than simply size.  If you want to do it, I say go for it!

Answer 2

No, its cool, you dont weigh so much, so it will be less weight to have to keep up in the water

Answer 3

That's fine.  Where I play, there are guys on our JV high school team that are your size and aren't bad.  I would say it depends on how old you are and where you are playing.  I think that it also depends on your swimming background - a strong one helps.  If you are a good swimmer trying out for a low-level team, you are on it.  Size does play a role, but only on the higher level teams.  I am 6' 1" and about 170 lbs, but i also start on my school's varsity team.  Hey - everyone is (or at least looks to be) the same size in the water, so why should you be intimidated?  So I'd say to give it a go. Its a great sport.

Answer 4

Funny question

height doesn't affet much sice the only thing above water is the head.

Bigger is better usually

but it mostly counts on how strong you are.

Our team captain is only 5'2" or so but he is ripped

if your not strong enough, you will get pushed around a lot

Answer 5

Water is an equalizer height in height but when it comes to strength you should be lifting twice as much as the football players with your legs.  As for arms swim laps fly or do fly cables at the gymn so you don't throw your shoulder out.

Answer 6

im a kid and im the smallest one on my team. Plus, im a starter!!!