Water Polo

An exciting team sport played in a pool where teams try to score by throwing a ball into the other team’s goal.

Description

Water polo is a fast-paced and physically demanding team sport played in a swimming pool. The game is played between two teams of seven players each, with the objective of scoring goals by throwing a ball into the other team’s goal. Players use their hands to throw, catch, and pass the ball, and they can also use their feet to propel themselves through the water. Water polo is a popular sport around the world, and it is played at both the Olympic and World Championship levels.

Categories: Friends Games, Multiplayer Games, Team Games, Outdoor Games

How to Play

• Number of Players Required: Water polo is played between two teams of seven players each.

• What You’ll Need

• A swimming pool
• A water polo ball
• Two goals
• Swimsuits
• Whistle
• Scoreboard

• Gameplay

  1. The game starts with a coin toss.
  2. The team that wins the toss chooses which goal they want to defend.
  3. The game is played in four quarters, each of which is eight minutes long.
  4. The team with the most goals at the end of the game wins.
  5. Players can score goals by throwing the ball into the other team’s goal.
  6. Players can only hold the ball for a maximum of 30 seconds before they must pass it to another player.
  7. Players can only swim with one hand if they are holding the ball.
  8. Players can use their feet to propel themselves through the water, but they cannot use their feet to touch the ball.
  9. Players can check opponents to prevent them from moving or passing the ball.
  10. The referee will blow the whistle to start and stop the game and to call fouls.

Winning Criteria: The team with the most goals at the end of the game wins.

Estimated Playtime: A game of water polo typically lasts for about 32 minutes.

Make it Your Own

• You can make water polo more challenging by playing with a smaller ball.
• You can also make the game more fun by playing with different rules, such as allowing players to use their feet to touch the ball.
• You can even make up your own water polo game!

Ready to Play? Are you ready to play water polo? Grab your friends and head to the pool!

Safety Note: Water polo is a safe sport, but there are some risks involved. Players should be aware of the following safety tips:

* Always warm up before playing water polo.
* Be aware of your surroundings and other players.
* Avoid diving into shallow water.
* Do not wear jewelry while playing water polo.

Tags: water polo, team sports, swimming, pool games