Aspiring Water Polo Goalie! Help? (:?

Question

I'm going to be a high school sophomore this year. My mom is forcing me to do a sport this year (I didn't last year) and the waterpolo team is looking for a goalie. I have some "genetic advantages" thanks to my height (5'9) and my long wingspan. There are no tryouts, so I'm automatically on the team.

Monday starts conditioning and training, and our first game is in three weeks. I have never really been an athletic person, so I need to get in shape.

I need suggestions for what to do to get in shape, (I HATE RUNNING.), what I can do to practice the sport, insight from other players, and also general tips for an aspiring water polo goalie.

Thanks!

-Sophia

Answer 1

wow ur in a world of ****..... if u dont like running and not event and athletic person dont even try to join...in water polo u use the most muscle then anyother sport!! i think u should take up volleyball with ur 5'9 and wingspan

Answer 2

Get in a Pool ASAP. Start working on getting up out of the water with your leg strength.  You may be tall but you still dont stand in the pool.  You have to tread water all game and need to get up out of the water to stop the ball.  Does your mom have a clue about water polo?  Being tall doesn't mean "jack" in this sport.

Watch the goalie get up out of the water on this vid Sophia.

http://youtube.com/watch?v=DT8oS3fW7wU

Answer 3

Well, first learn how to eggbeat!

I think your height will be definitely be an advantage and it will be as long as you work hard.

After you learn to eggbeat,

strengthen your legs

then learn to lunge.

I'm sure your coach will go through different drills with you!

Outside of the pool, you can go to the weight rooms and strengthen your legs.

and remember

the cage is YOUR HOUSE.

never let anyone/anything in (:

Good Luck!