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Water Polo
Water Polo is a fast-paced sport played by two teams in a swimming pool. There are goals at each end of the pool and, similar to other sports such as football, the winner of the game is the team that scores the most goals by getting the ball between the posts.
Each team is allowed to have seven players in the water at any one time (six 'out-field' players and a goalkeeper). Other than the goalkeeper, you will see the other players moving continuously around the pool.
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. They can only hold the ball with one hand, other than the goalkeeper who can use both hands.
Click here for a general introduction to Water Polo (Publisher file)
Play
There are opportunities to play water polo in various parts of the county.
Kettering Amateur Swimming Club - http://www.kasc.org.uk/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=109&Itemid=29
Northampton Water Polo Youth Fixtures
Links to websites
http://www.swimming.org/EastMidland/disciplines/water-polo/