Water Polo Basics All About Water Polo

Water Polo Basics: All About Water Polo is a simple and easy-to-read book in which you'll discover top tips and practical advice to learn all about water polo including.... Water Polo: A Brief History Rules Gear Conditioning Fitness for Water Polo Swimming Drills Passing Drills Shooting Drills Handling Drills Leg Strength Drills Water Polo Offense Defense Injury Prevention Nutrition Tips

Chuck Hines enjoyed a 40-year career with the YMCA, during which he was a strong advocate of the Olympic sport of water polo. He was a three-time All-America player, and he coached teams at three YMCAs that won national championships. His teams all started out at the beginning level, in small pools and with insufficient equipment, and fought their way to the top. This book is the story of those teams and their rags to riches achievements.

Water polo was the first team sport to be added to the program of the Olympic Games, in 1900. This accessible volume chronicles the history of the fast-paced aquatic sport, its rules and regulations, playing techniques, and required skills, such as catching, wet and dry passing, and shooting. Both offensive and defensive plays are examined, as well as how points are scored. This handy narrative also explains player positions, the coach's responsibilities, and officials' tasks, and includes informative sidebars such as a comparison of American and English water polo and types of fouls.

'How To Play Water Polo' is a must have resource for anyone learning or trying to perfect their water polo game.