Can you use two hands in water polo?

Asked by: Tammy Cartwright

General rules of water polo The ball can only be handled by one hand at a time in water polo – with the exception of the goalkeeper, who can use both hands. There is no real offside rule, except within 2m of the opponent’s goal line. Water polo teams have 30 seconds from gaining possession in which to shoot.

Can you hold and throw the ball with two hands in water polo?

Introduction to water polo rules
Players can move the ball by throwing it to a teammate or swimming while pushing the ball in front of them. They can only hold the ball with one hand, other than the goalkeeper who can use both hands.

Can you touch each other in water polo?

A: Very. As said before, water polo is a full-contact sport. This means that players are nearly always in contact with one another. In order to defend an offensive player, the defender keeps at least one hand on their player at all times.

What polo player can handle the ball with both hands?

Goalkeepers

Goalkeepers are the only players that are allowed to catch the ball with both hands. They can also punch the ball with their fist. Dribbling in water polo involves a player moving the ball across the pool by propelling the ball in front of him, while swimming forward.

Is holding allowed in water polo?

The most common major exclusion foul is holding, sinking, or pulling back a player who is not holding the ball. Other (less common) exclusion fouls are whistled for interference with a free throw or for kicking or striking.

Are you allowed to dunk in water polo?

Players are removed from the game for 20 seconds if they kick or dunk an opponent under water. Each player can only have three ejections before they are removed completely from the game. Much like soccer, players score by putting the ball into the goal.

Why do water polo players get ejected?

The most common ejections are when a defensive player holds, sinks, or pulls back on an offensive player before they can possess the ball. Other fouls that result in an ejection are interfering with a free pass or talking back to the referee.

Can swimmers touch the bottom of pool in water polo?

They are not allowed to touch the bottom of the pool and must tread water the entire time – although players use a movement called the egg-beater which is more efficient than the normal action of treading water. Players can move the ball by throwing it to a teammate or swimming while pushing the ball in front of them.

How much do water polo balls weigh?

Learn about the equipment used in water polo at the Olympic Games. Ball: The ball used in water polo weighs between 400-450g (less than a pound) and measures about 0.68m to 0.71m across (26 to 28 inches) for men and 0.65m to 0.67m (25 to 26 inches) across for women.