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Young Water Polo Player by the Pool Goal

A young water polo player practices in a swimming pool beside the goal while wearing the sport’s protective cap.

A young water polo player wearing a cap and standing in the pool beside the goal.
Young Water Polo Player by the Pool Goal
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Water polo practice by the pool goal

The boy stands in the pool near the goal used during water polo games. His cap identifies him as a player and helps protect his ears while he moves through the water. The pool and goal establish a training setting for a sport that combines swimming, passing, shooting, and teamwork.

How players move during a match

Water polo players use a treading technique called the eggbeater kick to stay upright without holding the pool floor. This movement leaves their hands free to receive, pass, or shoot the ball. Players must also change direction quickly as possession moves between the two teams.

Real-life colors in water polo

  • Pool water: usually appears blue or turquoise
  • Water polo goal frame: commonly white
  • Goal net: often white, though competition nets may include other approved colors
  • Player cap: usually white or dark blue for the two opposing teams
  • Cap ear guards and numbers: often contrast with the main cap color for visibility
Questions and answers

Questions and answers

Why do water polo players wear caps with ear guards?
The guards help shield the ears from the ball and accidental contact in the water. Numbers on the caps also allow players and officials to identify each athlete.
Can a water polo player stand on the bottom of the pool?
In regulation play, the pool is deep enough that players must swim or tread water. They rely on leg movement to lift their upper bodies when passing or shooting.
How does a team score in water polo?
A goal counts when the entire ball crosses the goal line between the posts and beneath the crossbar. The goalkeeper tries to block shots before that happens.
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