How can I get in shape for waterpolo?

Question

I have a few weeks in between my swimming and waterpolo seasons. What types of activites/excersizes can I do to get in shape for waterpolo season other than joining a club?

Answer 1

what i would do is this:

since my water polo season just ended, i have about 2 months before swimming.

make sure you work your tail off in swim season, this takes care of the swimming part.

in these two months, i am working out using just regular dumbells

try to go to a water polo camp if you can; my school offers one so i just go to that over the summer

so:

lift weights; they help you to turn people and fight in the water as well as your shot

swim: it helps you sprint back so you can get the easy shot on a fastbreak

hope this helps

Answer 2

If you have access to a pool swim 2 hours a day 5 days a week, with short runs intersperced(sp?). Break it up with weight lifting.

Answer 3

Start by doing lots of swimming, add some other cardio like cross country.  I also like to do some weight lifting before I get in the pool- it really helps!