Waterpolo Terms

Question 1

What is the main objective of water polo?

Answer 1

To score more goals than the opposing team.

Question 2

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

Answer 2

Seven players: six field players and one goalkeeper.

Question 3

True or False: Water polo is played in a swimming pool.

Answer 3

True.

Question 4

What is the term for a player who is responsible for defending the goal?

Answer 4

Goalkeeper.

Question 5

Fill in the blank: The area where the goalkeeper can use two hands to block shots is called the _______.

Answer 5

2-meter area.

Question 6

What is a ‘counterattack’ in water polo?

Answer 6

A fast break that occurs immediately after gaining possession of the ball.

Question 7

What does ‘exclusion foul’ mean?

Answer 7

A serious foul that results in a player being temporarily removed from play for 20 seconds.

Question 8

How long does a player stay out after receiving an exclusion foul?

Answer 8

20 seconds.

Question 9

What is a ‘penalty shot’?

Answer 9

A shot taken from 5 meters away after a major foul is committed.

Question 10

Multiple Choice: What is the size of a standard water polo ball? A) 20 cm B) 28 cm C) 30 cm

Answer 10

B) 28 cm.

Question 11

True or False: Players can use any part of their body to hold the ball.

Answer 11

False. Players can only use one hand to hold the ball, except for the goalkeeper.

Question 12

What is the role of the ‘driver’ in water polo?

Answer 12

A field player who attempts to create scoring opportunities by moving towards the goal.

Question 13

Fill in the blank: A _______ is a defensive strategy where players mark their opponents closely.

Answer 13

man-to-man defense.

Question 14

What does ‘shot clock’ refer to in water polo?

Answer 14

The time limit within which a team must attempt a shot on goal, usually 30 seconds.

Question 15

What is an ‘ordinary foul’?

Answer 15

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

Question 16

What is the purpose of the ‘sprint’ at the beginning of each quarter?

Answer 16

To determine possession of the ball.

Question 17

Multiple Choice: How many quarters are played in a standard water polo match? A) 2 B) 4 C) 5

Answer 17

B) 4.

Question 18

What is the term for a player who specializes in scoring goals?

Answer 18

Attacker.

Question 19

True or False: The game of water polo originated in England.

Answer 19

True.

Question 20

What is the ‘hole set’ position?

Answer 20

A position where an offensive player is positioned near the opponent’s goal to receive passes.

Question 21

Fill in the blank: The _______ is the area where the game is played, typically 30 meters long and 20 meters wide.

Answer 21

pool.

Question 22

What is a ‘lob shot’ in water polo?

Answer 22

A type of shot that is thrown high in the air to go over the goalkeeper.

Question 23

What does ‘defensive zone’ refer to?

Answer 23

The area of the pool where a team focuses on preventing the opposing team from scoring.

Question 24

Multiple Choice: What is the maximum number of players allowed in a water polo team roster? A) 13 B) 15 C) 20

Answer 24

B) 15.

Question 25

What is the function of the referee in water polo?

Answer 25

To enforce the rules of the game and ensure fair play.