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Each team must have seven players (six field players and one goalkeeper) in the water when the game starts. Normally, the home (or higher seeded) team wears white (or light colored) caps, starts the game to the left of the scoring table, and is on the left (or upper) portion of the scoreboard.
Water Polo is played in four quarters with each quarter lasting for eight minutes with a two minute break between quarters. Players advance the ball upfield by swimming with the ball in front of them or by passing to teammates.
The rules of water polo are the rules and regulations which cover the play, procedure, equipment and officiating of water polo. These rules are similar throughout the world, although slight variations do occur regionally and depending on the governing body.
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Unlike a number of other sports, water polo has relatively few rules. While, learning the skills to be proficient at the sport takes time, even beginners can quickly pick up the basics. BASIC RULES: 6 “Field” Players and 1 Goalie start the game. Teams consist of up to 15 players. Field players must pass, catch, and shoot with only 1 hand.
WP 1.1 The promoting organisation shall be responsible for the correct measurements and markings of the field of play and shall provide all required fixtures and equipment.
Water polo is a competitive team sport played in water between two teams of seven players each. The game consists of four quarters in which the teams attempt to score goals by throwing the ball into the opposing team's goal. The team with more goals at the end of the game wins the match. Each team is made up of six field players and one goalkeeper.
The purpose of this document is to provide uniform policies and procedures for the foregoing USA Water Polo Championships regardless of when or where they are held. Click HERE to view the Conduct of Championships.
Water Polo Rules: Learn positions, pool depth, and essential terms. Discover how to play, master shots the court in this 3-player pool game.
WATER POLO RULES. For the competition regulations applicable to water polo, visit this page. WORLD AQUATICS BY LAWS. To check the Wold Aquatics By laws visit this page