r/waterpolo

Hi does anyone know if there are any places in Shanghai that have casual play water polo (for grown ups) as opposed to training or competitive?

So i have been noticing that i only have one good day a week in performance and the rest of the weeks days are average which is because i feel very weak while passing and shooting any tips to avoid this

My son who will turn 14 next month is on the slower end of growth. His voice just changed last summer and is just above 5’3”. He is getting stronger and I see a huge difference between his noodle-y stature from last summer to now I see visible shoulder/back/chest development but is still one of the smaller players among his teammates. Most are much taller than him but still they seem like a similar age group and they all get along so well. His size isn’t a concern or anything but we played against some crazy undefeated team. I thought some of those players were assistant coaches or something. One player had a full on goatee and I counted at least 4 who are at least 6’ with huge chest and back muscles and hairy legs like my husband’s 😂. They look like they can be my son’s guardians basically. Final score was something like 18-3.

Overall my son’s team did great with other games and qualified for Jr Olympics so I’m not worried about them at all, just am still in shock from this weekend.

We saw the 25-meter format fully utilized at the Men's European Championships in Belgrade earlier this year, and it's been trickling down into discussion for upcoming local and masters leagues. Personally, I'm torn.On one hand, it definitely forces a higher scoring volume and makes the game punchier for casual spectators. On the other hand, as a driver, it feels like the art of a true, grinding counter-attack is being suffocated. In a 25m setup, the transition happens so fast that half the time it just looks like a chaotic scrum rather than an organized fast break. It rewards pure size and explosive bursts over deep endurance and spatial setup.For those of you who have played competitive matches on both lengths recently, how much did it change your team's tactical approach? Are coaches completely abandoning the traditional drop defense because the recovery distance is shorter?

What do you eat before a game that makes you play the best?

man I got my first shiner last week. Elbow to the face while fighting for position, didn't even see it coming. Coach just said welcome to the club felt like a rite of passage honestly. The funny part was trying to explain it at work the next day, no one understands that elbows just happen in this sport. Kept getting asked if i was okay or if someone punched me. Just had to keep saying no its the game.

Hey polo people! I know my question is kinda weird so I’ll give context. I’m a 6 foot 150lbs hs water polo (9) player and really fast. I usually play to create movement on either side and am a good defender, however I occasionally get put in set. I think due to my length and speed, im very good at getting ball side and being physical in set preparation. HOWEVER, when the ball gets passed to me I really struggle to shoot. It feels almost impossible to get a shot with a defender in my way. Is it my strength, technique, setup?? Ill take any tips. Thanks!

New to USAWP and the Olympic team program. Why do so many people take part in a paid tryout for the national team? Do Americans think they will be competitive at international tournaments. Serious sports programs trying to win international competitions do not charge prospective athletes to be part of the selection process. USAWP brought in $2.7mil from ODP programs in 2024.

https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/841357609/202523189349311187/full

I had a game last weekend where we just couldn't stop their transition. Every time we shot they were already swimming the other way. coach was yelling but our legs were already dead. Lost by like ten goals. Its like we were playing a different sport. Anyway just needed to vent. anyone else had a game like that.

Swim Team shows school spirit causes controversy. Players misrepresented as the polo team.

F42. I started training water polo a week ago today. I’ve been to four practices so far (three per week). I’m really out of shape… I swam from ages 5 to 15, for a few years training five times a week, and I also played water polo, though not much, and I was pretty bad at it… Until a year ago, I was obese. I’ve now lost 20 kg. I quit smoking seven years ago.

My goal is to get fit and have fun. Any advice? The people I train with are really good players. Thank you!

The traditional powerhouses like Hungary, Serbia, Croatia, and Italy are still at the top, but it feels like a few nations are slowly closing the gap.

The United States stands out for steady growth, especially with more consistency and competitiveness at international level. Spain also looks interesting with a faster, more modern style and strong youth development coming through.

You still see teams like Greece and Montenegro staying dangerous too, always capable of upsetting bigger nations when things click.

Feels like the sport might be getting more balanced overall, but the question is whether anyone can actually break into that top tier long-term.

I’ve been playing waterpolo for 4-5 years now and have the hang of it. I play club and do extra stuff like waterpolo clinics or any camps I get to do. I feel stuck at the bottom of my clubs C team, I don’t know how to improve I feel stuck in a spot where I don’t know what to do. What can I do to get better at waterpolo?

My question would be is how do these board members know what's on the porn sites they compare this to to be able to make that judgment? Hmmm