Should I play Water Polo?

Question

I will be a junior in high school next year. And I am moving to a school where water polo is available. I have about three friends at the new school who play waterpolo and are fairly good at it. As for the requirements, I'm a good swimmer who taught myself how to swim (my dad and grandfather were great swimmers) and I naturally learned the different swimming strokes. And I have a a full sized pool to practice in. Should I learn this sport? How can I practice for it this summer and possibly get on the team? What would I need to do???

Thanks in advance!

Answer 1

Go for it. Talk to your friends and find out where they play summer or club ball at?  I coach in the bay area and there are plenty of teams around.  If you go onto usawaterpolo.com you can look up a club and the contact information in your area. Hope this helps.

Answer 2

h***s yes

i played as a freshman

best sport

its intense but gets you in great shape

just need to be a decent swimmer and tough

Answer 3

not sure about how to learn it or practivce.... but I would say go for it, since you will be new at the school it would be a great way to make more friends.  Contact the new school and talk to the coach, about what you need to do.

Answer 4

well, if you get to wear that s**y little speedo, i'd say "Go for it!"

As for the practicing, invite your friends over who play and have them teach you....you have the pool for it.

Answer 5

my friend plays water polo and loves it.

its great for keeping your fitness up.

aswell as meeting new people, and in your case, this is a big deal.

new schools are never fun until you meet some people. so involve yourself in everything you can.

AND HAVE FUN!

Answer 6

y not?

just work on ur general fitness and ball handling

Answer 7

omgosh yes join..i was on the swim team in my school and every so often we would play and it soo much fun..if u love the water and soccer or volleyball ull love that sport. ur very lucky that school has that for a sport i wish i did..

as for the preperation.. start out treading water for 5 minutes for about 3 days then do 10 for 3 days and so on..up to 30min or so.. and do some laps so u get faster and have more stamana. and that should prolly get u better prepared. good luck ul have fun trust me