An Insider's Guide to Water Polo

by Tracie Egan, Kenneth Zahensky

Overview

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.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781477780862
Publisher:	Rosen Publishing Group, Incorporated, The
Publication date:	12/30/2014
Series:	Sports Tips, Techniques, and Strategies Series
Pages:	48
Sales rank:	721,008
Product dimensions:	7.25(w) x 9.25(h) x 0.50(d)
Age Range:	10 - 13 Years

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 The Origins of the Game 4

Chapter 2 Playing Techniques and Equipment 14

Chapter 3 How to Play the Game 24

Chapter 4 Player Positions and Coaches 34

Glossary 42

For More Information 43

For Further Reading 44

End Notes 45

Index 46