Water basketball

High school (ages 12+)
Sports & Games

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/water-basketball

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the sport classification?A hybrid aquatic sport integrating basketball rules with water polo physicality
2. What is the primary venue?Swimming pools, utilizing floating or fixed goals
3. How do you play water basketball?Players swim with the ball, pass it, and shoot because you can't dribble on the ground.
4. Why is water basketball good for your body?The water makes it low‑impact, gentle on joints, and it helps build strength and endurance.

Hybrid sport: A sport formed by the combination of elements from two or more distinct sports.
Aquatic agility: The ability to move quickly and skillfully within a water environment.
Low-impact exercise: Physical activity that minimizes stress on the body's joints and skeletal system.