1-
History & Object
2- The
Essentials (Offense & Defense,
Scoring, Etc.)
3- Fouls
4- Field
Diagram and Positions
5- Glossary of Water
Polo Terms
Glossary
Advantage
rule: A referees decision
to let play continue when a
foul was committed that, if
called, would be a disadvantage
to the team that was fouled.
Backhand:
A pass or shot that is thrown
backwards. Most commonly seen
as a shot from the hole-set.
Ball
under: An ordinary foul
for taking or holding the ball
underwater while in contact
with an opposing player.
Brutality:
An exclusion foul for extremely
rough play such as striking
another player. Results in player
being removed from the remainder
of the game.
Corner
throw: A free throw by the
offensive team when the ball
goes out of bounds over the
goal line and was last touched
by the defense.
Dead
time: The period of time,
no longer than 3 seconds, following
a foul before the ball is put
back into play. Minor fouls
committed during dead time become
exclusion fouls.
Dribble:
To swim with the ball using
a modified (head above water)
crawl stroke.
Drive:
To swim quickly toward the
goal without the ball to become
open for a pass.
Drop:
A strategy in which a defender
swims toward the goal to protect
it from incoming offensive players.
Dry
pass: A pass in which the
ball never touches the water.
Eggbeater:
A kicking motion, using
alternating circular motions
of the leg, for treading water.
Free
throw: A free pass granted
immediately following a foul.
Front:
A defensive strategy by
the hole-guard to block the
passing lane by playing between
the hole-set and the ball.
Goal
throw: A free throw awarded
to the defense when the ball
goes out of bounds over the
goal line and was last touched
by the offense.
Greenie:
A quick shot by a driving perimeter
player who receives a pass from
the hole-set.
Impede:
To prevent the movement
of a player not holding the
ball.
Lane
press: Strategy in which
defensive players put pressure,
without fouling, on the player
with the ball and attempt to
block the passing lanes.
Outlet:
A pass from the goalie to
an offensive player at the start
of a counter-attack. Also called
a release.
Passing
lane: The area between the
ball carrier and the intended
receiver of the ball.
Power
Play: The offensive advantage
when a defensive player serves
an exclusion foul (20
seconds).
Also called a 6-on-5 or man-up.
Slough:
The defensive strategy in
which a defender drops off a
driver to help guard passes
into the hole-set.
Strong
side: The side of the pool
on the same side as the ball.
Weak
side: The side of the pool
opposite the ball. During the
game, players often yell weak
to indicate that they are open
on the other side of the pool.
Wet
pass: A pass in which the
ball lands in the water. A wet
pass is used to set
the hole-set.
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