Waterpolo
Water polo is a dynamic, competitive aquatic sport played in a pool between two teams. teams. The players, called "poloists", try to score goals by throwing a ball into the opposing while defending their own goal. Here are some key facts about water polo:
Playing field: The game is played in a swimming pool, generally of regulation size, with a depth deep enough to allow players to swim. There is a goal at each end of the field. end of the field. Teams: Two teams compete, each made up of seven players in the water (six outfield players and a goalkeeper) and several substitutes on the bench. Goals: The aim of the game is to score goals by throwing the ball into the opponent's goal. The opposing goalkeeper tries to block the shots. Basic rules: The game follows strict rules, particularly with regard to physical contact between players. Contact is permitted, but there are specific rules concerning obstructions, fouls and temporary exclusions. Playing time: A water polo match generally consists of four periods, each lasting 7 to 8 minutes, depending on the rules in force. Teams change sides halfway through the halfway through the match.
Equipment: Players wear numbered swimsuits and swim caps to distinguish them from each other.
distinguish them. The goalkeeper wears a different-colored cap to identify him.
Strategy and tactics: Water polo combines the speed of swimming with the skills of shooting,
dribbling and defense. Teams devise complex strategies to gain the upper hand
their opponents.
Competitions : Water polo is a competitive sport played internationally. There are national
national, continental and world tournaments, including the Olympic Games, where water polo is a
major
a major discipline.
Physical fitness: Water polo is a physically demanding sport, requiring great strength
strength, considerable endurance and excellent aquatic fitness.
Popularity: Water polo is popular in many countries and enjoys a devoted fan base.
It is often played in sports clubs, schools and universities.
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Swimming pools where you can play water polo in Hauts de France :
- WATTIGNIES: c.n.wattignisien
- HAUSSY: cercle des nageurs du pays solesmois
- LOOS: club de water-polo de wattignies
- SOLESMES: club nage 92 solesmes
- WATTRELOS: dauphins de wattrelos
- TOURCOING: enfants de neptune tourcoing lille metropole
- DOUAI: f.n.c douai
- COUDEKERQUE: hérisson nage club coudekerque
- LILLE: lille uc natation
- GRANDE SYNTHE: olympique grande-synthe
- QUIEVRECHAIN: ombelia ncns quiévrechain
- VALENCIENNES: pelican club de valenciennes
- DENAIN: sc libellule denain