Waterpolo Terms Flashcards
What is the main objective of water polo?
To score more goals than the opposing team.
How many players are there on each team in a water polo match?
Seven players: six field players and one goalkeeper.
True or False: Water polo is played in a swimming pool.
True.
What is the term for a player who is responsible for defending the goal?
Goalkeeper.
Fill in the blank: The area where the goalkeeper can use two hands to block shots is called the _______.
2-meter area.
What is a ‘counterattack’ in water polo?
A fast break that occurs immediately after gaining possession of the ball.
What does ‘exclusion foul’ mean?
A serious foul that results in a player being temporarily removed from play for 20 seconds.
How long does a player stay out after receiving an exclusion foul?
20 seconds.
What is a ‘penalty shot’?
A shot taken from 5 meters away after a major foul is committed.
Multiple Choice: What is the size of a standard water polo ball? A) 20 cm B) 28 cm C) 30 cm
B) 28 cm.
True or False: Players can use any part of their body to hold the ball.
False. Players can only use one hand to hold the ball, except for the goalkeeper.
What is the role of the ‘driver’ in water polo?
A field player who attempts to create scoring opportunities by moving towards the goal.
Fill in the blank: A _______ is a defensive strategy where players mark their opponents closely.
man-to-man defense.
What does ‘shot clock’ refer to in water polo?
The time limit within which a team must attempt a shot on goal, usually 30 seconds.
What is an ‘ordinary foul’?
A minor foul that results in a free throw for the opposing team.
What is the purpose of the ‘sprint’ at the beginning of each quarter?
To determine possession of the ball.
Multiple Choice: How many quarters are played in a standard water polo match? A) 2 B) 4 C) 5
B) 4.
What is the term for a player who specializes in scoring goals?
Attacker.
True or False: The game of water polo originated in England.
True.
What is the ‘hole set’ position?
A position where an offensive player is positioned near the opponent’s goal to receive passes.
Fill in the blank: The _______ is the area where the game is played, typically 30 meters long and 20 meters wide.
pool.
What is a ‘lob shot’ in water polo?
A type of shot that is thrown high in the air to go over the goalkeeper.
What does ‘defensive zone’ refer to?
The area of the pool where a team focuses on preventing the opposing team from scoring.
Multiple Choice: What is the maximum number of players allowed in a water polo team roster? A) 13 B) 15 C) 20
B) 15.
