WATER POLO

   Water polo, which is a sport that is not played very much and we do not see much on TV, is actually a sport that is very much and worth playing and learning. In this article, we will give you information about water polo so that you can better grasp it so that you can play or watch water polo.

How is Water Polo Played?

   Water polo is played by two teams. Each team consists of seven people and the game lasts in two halves. Each half is played over 4 periods. Players who try to get the ball into the goal by swimming take a certain pattern.

   Each of the 4 periods is played for 7 minutes. The substitution is changed when the game stops or between periods. There are only two time-outs for the whole game.

The interval of each period consists of 2 minutes and breaks of 1 minute. During the timeout, no player can get out of the water and each player stands in their own zone.

Water Ball Sport History

   Water polo is a game that first appeared in England in the 1850s. The first official game played by determining all the rules was played between England and Scotland national teams in 1891. It was added to the Olympic games in the 20th century. It is a very popular sport especially in England, America, Italy and Hungary.

Expulsions

   Players are expelled from the game for the following violations:

• Alternative Expulsion Rule: In other words, the substitution of another player to replace the kicked player.

Unchanged Expulsion Rule: As a result of a player making violent movements such as punches or head hits against the opposing team player, that player is expelled from the game and no one can be replaced.

• 20 Seconds Rule: In the 20-second rule, the player who exceeds the time in an attack is out of play when he repeats it for the third time and is replaced by another.

General rules

• The pool should be 33 meters long and 20 meters wide. The depth of the pool should be between 1.90 m and 2 m.
• Each team consists of 13 players and the game starts with 1 goalkeeper and 6 players.
• If the ball is thrown into the line of the goal in order to be considered a point, it is accepted.
• After the players are lined up by the pool, the referee puts the ball in the middle and blows the whistle. After the referee blows the whistle, the player who swims fastest takes the ball and that player’s team is entitled to start the game.

Foul Rules

• If the player holds the ball with both hands
• Player not moving the ball within 35 seconds
• Players hitting each other elbows or kicks
• Obstructing a player who moves towards the goal and has a good chance of scoring
• Goalkeeper holding the goal, dipping the ball into the water
• To act in a situation such as when any of the players (including the goalkeeper) is playing with the goal is a foul.

   This information is enough for you while watching water polo on TV. But if you want to be a water polo player, you must be a very good swimmer and have strong lungs, in addition to knowing this information. Good workouts and a healthy life will certainly make your job easier.

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