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The History of Water Polo
Water polo’s origins remain obscure, but the sport came into existence in the mid-nineteenth century in the lakes and rivers of England. Believed to be invented by British resort owners, water polo was created in an attempt to attract more guests. In 1870, the London...
Best U.S. Olympic Water Polo Players of the 21st Century
Though it’s a team sport, there are undoubtedly players who have stood out among the rest. Here are just a few of those players.
Nutrition Tips for Water Polo Players
For a water polo player, the majority of the time spent at games and practice consists of high-intensity exercise. This means an adequate, nutritious diet is necessary to replenish what is lost.
Motivating Your Fellow Players as a Team Captain
Committing to any leadership position on a sports team means being a role model and supporter for your teammates at all times.
Training like an Olympic Water Polo Player
Strength is the ability to withstand intense pressure. Simply put, it means being strong but doesn’t specify a length of time. Stamina means the amount of time any given group of muscles can perform at or near-maximum capacity. Endurance is a term that is similar to stamina, but it refers to how long a particular muscle group can perform a certain action without stopping, not necessary at maximum capacity. In order to be a successful Olympic-level water polo player, you must be ready for total body strength, endurance, and stamina. Upper body strength is needed, both while training and while playing the sport, for handling the ball and defending yourself against other players. In addition to these stringent requirements, lower body strength is required for staying above the water’s surface for hours at a time.
Preparing for the Safety of Water Polo Players
Water polo is a high-contact, aggressive sport. While everyone is susceptible to injury, there are many factors that come into play that can put certain people at a higher risk than others. The threat of injury is very high for both men and women, at any skill level, but the more competitive the level of play, the higher the chances of injury overall. The most common injuries are head wounds and concussions, followed by hand scrapes, finger dislocations and fractures, hypothermia, sunburn, warts, and shoulder and knee injuries. People can get hurt simply because of the environment since the sport requires spending lengthy amounts of time in a chlorinated pool or being out in the sun. Players might get hit by other players or the ball. It’s important to take precautions before any major injuries occur since prevention is a lot easier to manage than recovery.
Water Polo Becomes One of the First Team Sports in the Olympics
The 1900 Olympics in Paris were part of, and largely overshadowed by the Paris World Fair. Olympic events began in the middle of May and didn’t end until late October. Events in the Paris Olympics grew significantly over the number in Athens. Events were staged in...
The Most Common Injuries in Water Polo
Water polo was originally developed as an aquatic form of rugby. It's as physically demanding as that description would imply, and injuries are common. While many of these injuries can be avoided with the proper conditioning and precautions, here are some of the more...
1900-Water Polo Becomes one of the First Team Sports
The 1900 Olympics in Paris were part of, and largely overshadowed, by the Paris World Fair. Olympic events began in the middle of May and didn’t end until late October. The Paris Olympics included Athletics, Archery, Basque Pelota (the first and only Olympics for...
A Violent Game Develops in the United States
Water polo was introduced to the United States in 1888 by John Robinson, an Englishman who had been hired by the Boston Athletic Association as a professional swimming instructor. Robinson taught a game based on brute strength, taking on some characteristics of...