30 Questions
When did men's water polo make its first appearance at the Olympic games?
1900, Paris
What was the original name of water polo?
Aquatic football
Who drew up a set of rules for 'aquatic football' in 1877?
William Wilson
When did women's water polo become a Summer Olympic sport?
2000, Sydney
What was the initial gender participation in water polo?
Exclusively male
What did the construction of baths allow people to do in the mid-1870s?
To get washed and learn swimming
What did William Wilson decide to put into the water in 1877, leading to the development of water polo?
Goal-posts
What is the consequence of committing an exclusion foul in water polo?
Award of a free throw to the opposing team and exclusion of the player
When can an excluded player re-enter the game in water polo?
After 20 seconds of actual play, a goal, or the excluded player's team retaking possession of the ball
What is the purpose of red caps worn by goalkeepers in water polo?
To distinguish themselves from other players
What action by a goalkeeper in water polo results in a penalty throw for the opposing team?
Moving the net to stop a shot from going in
What is the consequence of interfering with the taking of a free throw, goal throw, or corner throw in water polo?
It is considered a foul and may result in exclusion
What is the rule for goalkeepers regarding touching or catching the ball in water polo?
Goalkeepers are allowed to touch or catch the ball with both hands
What constitutes an exclusion foul in water polo?
Leaving the water or sitting/standing on the steps or side of the pool during play
What action by a player in water polo is considered an interference with the taking of a free throw?
Intentionally throwing away or failing to release the ball to prevent the normal progress of the game
What is the rule for excluded players re-entering the game in water polo?
They can re-enter after specific occurrences such as 20 seconds of actual play, a goal, or their team retaking possession of the ball
What happens if a player fails to put the ball into play immediately after being awarded a free throw?
The player's team commits an offense
When are exclusion fouls committed?
When a player prevents a probable goal by an opponent
What is the consequence of committing ordinary fouls?
The opposing team is awarded a free throw
When is a neutral throw awarded?
After excluded players have been removed and neither team has possession
What is the duration of the penalty for exclusion fouls?
20 seconds
Who is responsible for returning the ball to the player for a free throw?
The team awarded the free throw
How many exclusion fouls is each player allowed per game?
Three
How many players are in the pool for each team at any given time in water polo?
7 players
What are the dimensions of the ideal water polo pool?
25 meters length, 20 meters width, 2 meters depth
How long does each period of a water polo game last?
8 minutes
What is the duration of the break between the second and third periods in a water polo game?
3 minutes
When is a penalty shoot-out conducted in a water polo game?
If the score is tied at the end of regular time
What color caps does the starting team listed in the official program wear in water polo?
White
What happens at the start of each period in a water polo game?
A swim-off is performed
Study Notes
Basic Rules of Water Polo
- Water polo is a fierce, competitive, and demanding game played by two teams of 13 players, with regular substitutions due to the intense nature of the game.
- Each team has seven players in the pool at any given time, and the game is played in a pool that is ideally 25 meters in length by 20 meters in width, with a depth of 1.8 meters or more.
- The attacking team attempts to score, while the defending team aims to stop the attack and gain possession of the ball.
- A water polo game consists of four periods, each lasting eight minutes of actual play, with a two-minute break between the first and second periods, a three-minute break between the second and third periods, and a penalty shoot-out if the score is tied at the end of regular time.
- Coaches are allowed to make substitutions using the re-entry rule at any time during play and after a goal is scored, as well as during rest periods.
- The starting team listed in the official program wears white caps and begins the game to the left of the official table, while the opposing team wears blue or contrasting caps and starts to the right of the table.
- At the start of each period, players take up positions on their respective goal lines, and a swim-off is performed to start the game, with specific rules and restrictions in place.
- A goal is scored when the entire ball crosses the goal line between the goal posts and underneath the crossbar, with various methods of scoring allowed, except using a clenched fist.
- After a goal is scored, the game restarts with players taking up positions in their respective halves of the field of play, and a referee restarting the game by blowing the whistle.
- A corner throw is awarded when the ball crosses the goal line and is taken by a player of the attacking team from the 2-meter mark on the side nearest to where the ball crossed the goal line.
- A neutral throw is awarded when a referee calls for the ball and a neutral throw is taken on the half-distance line if the ball was released or thrown giving one team a definite advantage.
- Specific rules and regulations govern the duration of the game, substitutions, starting play, methods of scoring, restarting play after a goal, corner throw, and neutral throw in water polo.
Test your knowledge of the basic rules of water polo with this quiz. From the number of players in the pool to the duration of the game and scoring methods, see how well you understand the regulations that govern this intense and competitive sport.
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