How can I get back in shape for water polo?

Question

I had played for my high school freshman year for the JV/freshman team, and was a mediocre player. But I could not play this year because being a sophomore there was just too much academics to worry about that I could not play. I also did not want to play on the JV team again because I would not make varsity because our team is superb this year but we are graduating over 10 seniors. Next year as a junior I'd really like to be on the varsity team. So I'd really like to know how to increase my swimming speed, endurance and have a harder and more accurate shot, as quickly as possible.

Answer 1

Well, the best thing to do is to join a club team.  You would get the best preparation and almost guarantee you a spot on varsity (as long as the club coaches are good of course).  The main downside is that it cab get expensive.

If u cant do club then this is what u should do~

♥join a club swim team (usually cheaper than water polo)

♥start swimming laps everyday but only if you practice with someone else so u can push each other ~ try sprints and endurance and do at least a combo of this for (at least) 1200m a day

♥work on ball-handling skills outside of the water by throwing the ball against a wall.  use only ur wrist not whole arm and bend at the waist

♥RUN!!! try for a mile a day i mean it shouldn't take more than 10 min of ur day and it really helps with cardio

♥just go to the gym and work out your core, shoulders, thighs, and arms with weights, sit ups and pushups.

hope i helped and good luck this year!!!!!!

Answer 2

throw a heavy basket ball against a brick wall and aim at certain bricks.  This helped my shot speed and accuracy.  do lots of sprint workouts.

Answer 3

Swim laps, do ab work using a medicine ball, do lunges and squats, do push ups and run.  Good luck