Olympic Water Polo-Is the water over players' heads?

Question

Just wondering as I watch the US against China game... Seems like they would need incredible indurance. They can't stand up in that water, can they?

Answer 1

no it's an all deep pool but trust me (as a polo player myself) we prefer it that way......... yeah polo players are some of the best conditioned athletes in the world........... any more questions feel free to ask :D

Answer 2

They are in deep water - they tread water and have incredible endurance. Amazing, huh?

Answer 3

we play in deep water that u can't stand in.  it takes a lot of endurance to play and it even gets to the point that treading is like relaxing because of all the swimming

Answer 4

I'm pretty sure standard depth is 13ft.

No, they cannot touch the bottom.

If you touch the bottom it can be a foul or turnover, thus the pool is so deep touching isn't a temptation.