Water polo was invented in 1969 by Gary Colberg who came up with the idea of using tubes so people without experience could play. It is a team sport played in water that combines elements of swimming and basketball. Teams have 7 players in the pool at a time including a goalkeeper, and the objective is to score more goals than the opposing team. Players are not allowed to push the ball underwater or make intentional contact with other players. Equipment includes swimsuits, caps with ear protectors and numbered balls and caps to identify players.

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2. index When it was invented ? Introduction Rules of water polo Starting play Water polo equipment

3. When is invented?

4. Quando se invento? The game was invented in 1969 by now retired UC Davis associate athletic director of intramural sports and sport clubs, Gary Colberg. Noticing how much fun the water polo team was having, Mr. Colberg thought up the idea of using tubes so that people with no experience in water polo could still enjoy the game. Water polo is a rapidly growing sport in the United States and internationally as well.

5. Introduction

6. Introduction Water polo is a team water sport that combines some elements of swimming and basketball. Teams are composed of about 12 players, depending on rules of the league. Seven players are in the pool at a time, which includes one goalie and six field players. The winner of the game is the team that scores the most points, with each goal being worth one point. -One player on each team is designated the goalkeeper, assigned to deflect or catch any shots at goal. The goalkeeper is the only player who can touch the ball with both hands at any time. - Players are not permitted to push the ball underwater. -There are seven players in the water from each team at one time. There are six fielders and one goalkeeper. Usually, men play four 7-minute quarters while women play four 6-minute Quarters.

7. Rules of water polo

8. Rules of water polo There's no intentional contact with any other player allowed. 2. Players aren't permitted to touch the ball with two hands. 3. There are only two fouls allowed during a game, more than this and the referee will eject you. 4. There is no hitting another players arm while he is passing or holding the ball. 5. No player may push off from a defensive player. This will result in the referee in calling a foul on that player. 6. There's no touching the bottom or sides of the swimming pool.

10. Starting play

11. Starting play At the start of each period, teams line up on their own goal line. Three players go to both sides of the goal; the goal- keeper starts in the goal. At the referee's whistle, both teams swim to midpoint of the field (known as the sprint or the swim-off). In International competition the ball is placed in the middle of the pool and is supported with a floating ring. The first team to recover the ball becomes the attacker until a goal is scored or the defenders recover the ball. After a goal is scored, the teams line up anywhere within their halves of play, but usually along the midpoint of the pool.

12. Water polo equipment

13. Water polo equipment - Uniforms consist of swimsuits for both men and women, as well as a cap on the head with plastic ear protectors and the player's number on both sides. Away teams wear lighter color caps, while home wears the darker color. -Ball: A water polo ball is constructed of waterproof material to allow it to float on the water. The cover has a special texture so it won't slip from the hands of a player. The size of the ball is different for men's and women's games. -Caps: A water polo cap is used to protect the players' heads and ears, and to identify them. Home team field players wear numbered light or dark caps, and visiting team field players wear contrasting caps. Both starting goalkeepers wear (quartered) red caps, numbered "1“.

14. BALL UNIFORM CAPS

15. Water polo is a growing sport for good reason, and it may soon be one of the leading sports for both men and women's athletics. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tY31Ukzn0_c