Water Polo Tips: Training Drills and Game Improvement

Water polo is a physically demanding sport that requires exceptional eggbeater kicking skills and ball handling. Use targeted workouts and beginner drills to improve your swimming endurance and game-day stamina.

Water Polo Drills for Beginners

Published Jul,08 2011 | By Jack Kaltmann

Water polo is a demanding team sport that involves throwing and catching a ball while alternating between treading water and short but intense swimming sprints. The sport has rightfully been compared to hockey in the pool, but without the pads.

Jack Kaltmann is a Las Vegas-based writer with more than 25 years of professional experience in corporate communications. He is a published author of several books and feature articles for national publications such as "American Artist" and "Inside Kung-Fu." Kaltmann holds a Bachelor of Arts in English from Miami University and is a retired nationally certified personal trainer.