Waterpolo

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/waterpolo

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?Aquatic team sport
2. What is the governing body?World Aquatics (formerly FINA)
3. Why do waterpolo players have to swim a lot?Players swim a lot because the game is played while treading water all the time, and they need strong legs and core to keep moving and stay in the water.
4. How do you score a goal in waterpolo?A goal is scored when the whole ball completely crosses the goal line. The team that scores the most goals wins.

Set Play: A pre-arranged offensive strategy designed to create a scoring opportunity.
Counter-Attack: A rapid offensive transition following a defensive stop or turnover.
Offside Rule: Water polo does not have an offside rule like soccer or hockey.