Waterpolo

Question 1

What is the main objective of water polo?

Answer 1

To score goals by throwing the ball into the opposing team’s goal.

Question 2

How many players are there on each team in water polo?

Answer 2

There are seven players on each team, including one goalkeeper.

Question 3

True or False: Players can touch the bottom of the pool during play.

Answer 3

False.

Question 4

What is the duration of a standard water polo match?

Answer 4

A standard match consists of four quarters, each lasting eight minutes.

Question 5

Fill in the blank: A player who commits a serious foul may receive a _____ penalty.

Answer 5

major.

Question 6

What is the term for a player who is excluded from the game for a serious foul?

Answer 6

Exclusion foul.

Question 7

True or False: The goalkeeper can use any part of their body to block shots.

Answer 7

True.

Question 8

What happens when a team scores a goal?

Answer 8

The game is restarted from the center of the pool.

Question 9

What is the maximum number of personal fouls a player can receive before being disqualified?

Answer 9

Three personal fouls.

Question 10

What is a ‘counterattack’ in water polo?

Answer 10

A fast break play after gaining possession of the ball.

Question 11

True or False: Players are allowed to hold onto the ball with two hands.

Answer 11

False.

Question 12

What is the role of the referee in water polo?

Answer 12

To enforce the rules and ensure fair play.

Question 13

Fill in the blank: A shot taken from outside the 5-meter line is called a _____ shot.

Answer 13

long-distance.

Question 14

What is a penalty shot?

Answer 14

A shot taken from the 5-meter line after a major foul is committed.

Question 15

How long does a team have to shoot after gaining possession?

Answer 15

30 seconds.

Question 16

What is ‘two-meter violation’?

Answer 16

An infraction where an offensive player is within two meters of the goal line without the ball.

Question 17

True or False: A player can substitute in during play.

Answer 17

False.

Question 18

What is the minimum age requirement to compete in Olympic water polo?

Answer 18

There is no specific minimum age, but players must be at least 14 years old.

Question 19

What is the ‘hole’ position in water polo?

Answer 19

The position closest to the opponent’s goal, typically played by a center forward.

Question 20

What is an ‘ordinary foul’?

Answer 20

A minor foul that results in a free throw for the opposing team.

Question 21

Fill in the blank: The water polo ball is typically made of _____ material.

Answer 21

rubber.

Question 22

What should players do when the referee blows the whistle for a foul?

Answer 22

Stop play and resume only when the referee signals to continue.

Question 23

How many timeouts is each team allowed per match?

Answer 23

Each team is allowed one timeout per quarter.

Question 24

What is the role of the goalkeeper in a water polo game?

Answer 24

To defend the goal and prevent the opposing team from scoring.

Question 25

True or False: Players can wear jewelry during a match.

Answer 25

False.