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Monday, September 12 Water Polo General Terms & Basic Rules Each team has 6 field players and a goalie. Field players can only use one hand to touch the ball, goalies two. Frosh/Soph players 4, five minute quarters. Varsity plays 4, seven minute quarters. Players may move the ball by swimming or passing. The object of the game is to score! Each goal is worth one point. The Positions DRIVERS Drivers are field players who specialize in driving skills and quick shooting techniques. Drivers are often fast swimmers and have good hand-eye coordination. They also focus considerable attention to defensive play. GOALKEEPER The goalie is the only player permitted to take the ball in both hands or punch it, so long as she is within her won 4-meter line. She patrols the 3-meter long area and is called upon to make "saves" to prevent an opponent from scoring. Within the 4-meter area, the goalie is permitted to stand during play. She is not allowed to go beyond the half-distance line but is allowed to shoot at the opponent's goal, as long as she shoots from her half of the pool. CENTER FORWARD (TWO-METER MAN OR HOLE SET) The center forward is the offensive player who takes position directly in front of the opponent's goal, between the 2-meter and 5-meter lines. The best hole players have size, leg strength, good passing abilities and are skilled in goal scoring. The center forward is always closely guarded. TWO METER DEFENSE The two meter defender's primary job is to guard the two meter man or hole set in front of the goal. This player often guards the biggest player on the other team. This requires agility to constantly "front" the hole man to avoid a pass. The play at the two meter position is usually very physical as the player works to maintain her position. UTILITY PLAYER These are versatile players who can switch positions when they see an opportunity to score. Utility players are most effective when they drive to score in the hole set position. |
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