Ok i play waterpolo and i was wondering how many people know that sport..explain?

Question

Ok i play waterpolo and i was wondering how many people know that sport..explain?

Answer 1

water polo is a game which (if it has to be compared) is a combination of wrestling, soccer and basket ball in the water. It requires extreme fitness, swimmin ability and strength. it consists of 2 teams (13 players on a card, 6 field players and 1 goalie on at a time). the aim of the game is to put the ball fully past the goal line (line between two goal posts). two refs adjudicate the game from the side of the pool and can give minor and major fouls throughout the game. unlike most sports minor fouls can occur often and just mean a free throw or turn over whilst major fouls result in exclusions and free shots. some basic rules include:

- only the goalie can use two hands on the ball at a time

- the ball cannot be taken underwater if an opposing player is within 1m

- attacking players are not allowed within the 2m line

thats a really basic low down but you can learn more off the net or talkin to people.

also tom k can ************ saying im wrong, i said IF it must be compared to another sport. the reason people say it is similar to these sports is the constant turn overs (like in soccer) and the shot clock (like in basket ball) just to namea few similarities. otherwise it is unique

Answer 2

ok you guys are both wrong its like soccer in the water not basketball it is the best sport in the world they should broad cast it more on tv if you need any advice about the goalie position just ask

Answer 3

Every one is wrong it is nothing like basket ball or soccer. i play it and its awsome. people only relate it to these because of the goals and the ball . how stupid. it is a very interesting sport with non stop action eather  your swimmming back and forth or your treading like crazy this sport makes you fit and strong.

Answer 4

i do! i luv it. it's kinda like basketball in the water. you need 2 eggbeater, and use ur hands 2 catch and throw. only 1 hand can touch the ball @ once. u dribble the ball (by letting the ball float in front of you, and swimming freestyle with your head out of the water, with short, choppy strokes, so the water moves the ball forward) to the goal, and pass the ball around 2 shoot. it is realli fun, but also EXTREMELY tiring. but, i still luv it. best sport every :)

Answer 5

beastiest sport  in the world. its like basketball in the water, but indsead of hoops, there are goals.