Polo Articles

Anttila's Favorite Drills by Bill Anttila

#1 Conditioning Drills
 
Drill 1.1: Shoulder Wrestle and Drill 1.2: Double Bobbing
Drill 1.3: Cross Tank In and Drill 1.4: Out and Vertical Pool Lifts
Drill 1.5: Sculling with Arms and Drill 1.6: Partner Tow
Drill 1.7: Wall Push Offs and Drill 1.8:Partner Kicking
Drill 1.9: Egg-Beater and Drill 1.10: Treading Variations
Drill 1.11 Piggy Back and Drill 1.12: Survival
Drill 1.13 Pass the Brick and Drill 1.14: Six Forward and Three Back
Drill 1.15: Follow the Ball and Drill 1.16: Half Tank Wind Sprints
Drill 1.17: Quick Start and Retun and Drill 1.18: Water Polo Relays
Drill 1.19: Turn and Go and Introduction to Ball Handling Drills
 
#2 Ball Handling Drills
 
Drill 2.1: Bounce Ball and Drill 2.2: Two Man, Two Ball Feed
Drill 2.3: Hot Potato and Drill 2.4: Press and Push
Drill 2.5: Ball Stealing and 2.6: Front to Back
Drill 2.7: Triangle and Introduction to Passing&Receiving Drills
 
#3 Passing and Receiving Drills
 
Dril 3.1: Short Pass and Drill 3.2: Long and Short Together
Drill 3.3: Keep Circle Moving and Drill 3.4: Bull in the Ring
Drill 3.5: Find Bull in Ring and Drill 3.6: Dribble and Pass
Drill 3.7: the Diamond and Drill 3.8: Dribble and Cross Pass
Drill3.9: Two Feeding One and Drill 3.10: Trap and Pass Off
Drill 3.11: Stay Alert and Drill 3.12: Chain Reaction
Drill 3.13: Push Pass and Break and Drill 3.14: Dribble and Pass
Drill 3.15: Passing Under Pressure and Drill 3.16: Passing Relays
Dril 3.17: WaPolo Volley Ball and Introduction to Dribbling Drills
 
#4 Dribbling Drills
 
Drill 4.1: Continuous Dribbling and Drill 4.2: Circle Dribble
Drill 4.3: Chase and Drill 4.4 Heads-up Dribble
Drill 4.5: Dribble Tag and Introduction to Spinning Drills
 
#5 Spinning Drills
 
Drill 5.1: Zig Zag 90 Degree Spin andDrill 5.2: 180 Degree Turn Spin
Dril 5.3: 270 Degree Spin and Drill 5.4: 360 Degree Circle Spin
Drill 5.5: Four Square and Introduction to Breaking Drills

Back to Fundamentals by Terry Schroeder

Fundamentals of the Game
The Split Eggbeater
Protecting the Ball
The Skill of Sculling
Jumps
Good Fundamentals
Jump Skills
In and Out Skill
Intangibles
Good Entry Passes
Habits of a Champion

Drilling for Gold

Drill #1: In the Well by Jeff Ehrlich & Drill #2 The Triangle Alley Shot by Alan Cima
Drill #3Three Man Keep Away by M. Schofield & Drill #4 Defender Circle by J. Zeigler

Drill #5: The Crossing Drill by Bill Harris & Drill #6: Block Shots by Ed Newland

Drill #7: Swim and Pass by S.t Reed & Drill #8: 3 Ouside; 2 in the Middle by N. Malezanov
Drill #9: Tripple Threat by Denny Harper & Drill #10 Pound of Flesh by Jim Yeamans,
Drill #11: Old Hungarian Drill by T. Bresnahan & Drill #12: Finish Strong by J. Pudwill
Drill #13: 5 on 2 Keep Away by L. Zubrin & Drill #14: Triangle Passing by C. Robinette
Drill #15: Rapid Fire Shooting by G. Figuerova & Drill #16: Pick Up Polo by J. Wright
Drill #17: 3 on 3 Continuous Counter Attack br L. Zubrin & Drill #18: The Villa, by B. King
Drill #19: Add-a-Man by Craig Rond & Drill #20 Passing to Set by Wolf Wigo
Drill #21: Partner Legwork by Lisa De Rossi & Dril #22: Keep Away by Carin Crawford
Drill #23: Loose Ball by John Abdou & Drill #24: Position Shooting by Matt Anderson,
Drill #25: Goalies Mettle to the Pedal by M. Andeson & Drill #26: The Blob by P. Beemer
Drill #27: Hernais by Keith Wilber & 28 Second Counter by Tom Whittemore
Drill #29: Work for Position by Alan Huckins & Drill #30: Defensive Driving by Jason Gall

East to West: Some of the Best

How to Break the 2-M Front by Danny Harper & Jason Gall
How to Improve Your Person-up Situations by Ed Newland & Joe Tristan
Good 2-m Player and Poor Outside Shooters by Terry Schroeder & Felix Mecado
How to Prepare Your Players and Team Mentally by Wolf Wigo & Kyle Witt
How to Plat a Team Faster Than Yours by Craig Rond&Curtis Robinette
How to Play a Team witrh a Dominating 2 Meter Player by Larry Zubrin & John Ziegler
Playing a Team with a Superior Counterattack by Mike Maroney & Mike Schofield
How to Play a Team with a Dominate Driver by Adam Kirkorian & J.J. Addison
Playing a Team with a Significant Size Advantage by Mitch Carty & Bob Filander
How to Score More of Your 6 on 5's by Ed Newland & Luis Nicalo
Team has a Weak Goalie and Strong Field Players by T. Whittemore & M. Schofield
Use of Positive and Negative Reinforcement by Michel Roy & Rob Swingle
Focus Players When They Have Loss Their Cool by Carin Crawford & Alan Huckens
Make Your Players Shoot Better by Sasha Poljak & Pat Beemer
What to Do Against a Full Court Press or Lane Press by Todd Clapper & Andrew Silva
Keep Men's & Women's Programs at a High Level by Jovan Vavic & John Ziegler
Make Players Aware of Loose Balls and Switches by Danielle Altman & JJ Addison
How to Stop the Other Team's Counterattack by Dan Klatt & Jim Yeamans
How to Play a Team that Does Picks Well by Rick Rowlandt & Jason Gall
Players Pull Your Player's Suits by Carin Crawford & Matt Anderson
What Type of Taper Should Be Used by Todd Clapper & Joe Tristan,

Guy's Coaching Corner by Guy Baker

Pressure Defense: Tactical Component
Pressure Defense: Technical Component
Counter Attack: Tactical Component
Counter Attack: Designing the Technical Component:

INSIDE European Water Polo

Inside European Water Polo #1
 

Interviews of Coaches by Trevor Freeman

An Interview with James Graham the New Men's Coach of UOP
An Interview with Scott Reed Men's and Women's Coach of GWS
An Interview of Bill Harris Men's Coach of Fordham University
An Interview with Justin Pudwill Men's Coach of Whittier
An Interview with John Loughran Men's and Women's Coach of LMU
An Interview with Curtis Robinette Men's and Women's Coach at Mercyhurst College
An Interview with Rick Rowland Men's Coach of Cal Baptist University
An Interview with Gavin Arroyo Men's and Women's Coach of LBSU
An Interview with Ricardo Azevedo Coach of RN ElettroGreen Camogli in Italy
An Interview wih Andrew Morris, Marin Club & Pacific Zone Chairperson
An Interview with Todd Clapper the Women's Coach of Arizona State University
An Interview with Alan Huckins Women's Coach of Hartwick College
An Interview with Erik Farrar Men's and Women's Coach of Harvard University
An Interview with Or Gil Men's Coach of Queens College
An Interview with Justin Pudwill Men's and Women's Coach of Whittier College

Learning and Teaching the Basics by Monte Nitzkowski

Chapter 1: Taking a Young Inexperienced Team to Competitive Level
Chapter 2: The Swim Srokes and Water Polo
Chapter 3: The Kicks of Water Polo
Chapter 4: Picking Up the Ball
Chapter 5: Dribbling and Change of Direction
Chapter 6 Part 1: Passing the Ball

Lest We Forget: Pioneer Coaches of Women's Water Polo

Stories by Pioneer Coach Rob Locke
Stories by Pioneer Coach Scott Hinman
Stories by Pioneer Coach Chuck Hines
Stories by Pioneer Coach Shelly Rothman
Stories by Pioneer Coach John Barrett
Stories by Pioneer Coach Lynn Kachmarik
Stories by Pioneer Coach Jamey Wright
Stories by Pioneer Coach Chuck Hines
Stories by Pioneer Coach Denny Harper&Carin Crawford
Stories by Pioneer Coach Chuck Hines
Stories by Pioneer Coach Lynn Kachmarik
Stories by Pioneer Coach Lynn Kachmarik
Stories by Pioneer Coach Sandy Nitta
Stories by Pioneer Coach Sandy Nitta
Stories by Pioneer Coach Chuck Hines
Stories by Pioneer Coach Chuck Hines
WPP Pioneer Women's Hall of Honor for the 60's
WPP Pioneer Women's Hall of Honor for the 70's

Loren's Card Tricks by Loren Bertocci

Semi-Professional Water Polo in the USA: A Blueprint for Success
A Strategy to Train Referees for the 21st Century
Cheating
Remedies for Loren's Explanations of Cheating by Andrew Selder
Three Bears Approach to Physicality
Good Play or Bad Play: A Referee's Call for Consistency
Too Many Whistles!
Hunter-Gathers Don't Need Calculus Either

Robert's Handouts by Robert Gaughran

Scouting Water Polo
Defensive Tactics: Part 1
Defensive Tactics: Part 2
Gauhran's Commandments
Coaching Special Situations
Water Polo Glossary
Situation Fundamentals: Part 1
Situation Fundamentals: Part 2
Cardinal Rules
Offensive Perls
Goalie Gems
Defensive Jewels
Goalie Commandments

Sports Nutrition by Dante Dettamanti

Nutritional Requirements of Water Polo Players
Does Diet Make a Difference in Your Performance

 

The Shot Doctor by Jim Solum

Shot Fundamentals
Skip Shot: Part 1
Skip Shot: Part 2
Skip Shot: Part 3
Skip Shot: Part 4
Lob Shot: Part 1
Lob Shot: Part 2
Lob Shot: Part 3
Hole Shot: Part 1
Hole Shot: Part 2
Hole Shot: Part 3
Hole Shot: Part 4
Drive-In Shot: Part 1
Drive-In Shot: Part 2
Drive-in Shot: Part 3
Drive-in Shot: Part 4
Drive-in Shot: Part 5

Strength Training & Conditioning by Mike Reid Mike Reid

Top Ten Physical Training Tips
 

Tips from the Top: He Said / She Said

Playing the Attacker Position by Ormsby & Preparing for the Perimeter Shot by Orwig
Pointers for New Goalkeepers by Moses & Game Preparation for Athletes by Moody
Becoming a Premier Attacker by Azevedo & Field Blocks in a Zone Defense by Wenger
Two Meter Player Tips by Bailey &Tips for Playing Center Position by van Norman
Playing As a 2 meter Defender by Smith &Tips for the 2 meter Defender by Golda
More Tips for Defender by Beaubien&Drawing a Foul and Pressure Passing by Villa
Defending the Drive and Setting Up by Wright&Attacking the Zone Defense by Lorenz
General Tips for Left-Handed Players by Dornin &Tips for Playing Six on Five by Petri
Tips on 6 on 5 Positions by Hopkins & 5 on 6 from a Goalie's Perspective by Armstrong
Two Meter Defense by Alexande r& Ball Counterattack Fundamentals by Cardenas
Goal Keeping 101 by Kerr & Planning Practice: Part 1 by Baker
Tips for Attackers and Drivers by R. Azevedo & Planning Practice: Part 2 by Baker
Tips for the Center Defender by R. Azevedo & Planning Practice: Part 3 by Baker
Tips for the Center by R. Azevedo & Planning Practice: Part 4 by Baker
Tips for Playing 5 on 6 by Schroeder &Tips for Taking Stats by Kopp
204) Tips on Strength Training by Schroeder &Tips About Practice by van Norman
Essential Leg Drills by Schroeder&Life After the National Team by Windes
Vital Body Parts for Water Polo by Wright & Attacking a Press Defense by Gregorka
Shooting From the 6 on 5 by T. Azevedo&Trasition Counter Attack by Villa & Craig
Defensive Key to Winning by Merlo&Counter Attack Outlets by Petri
Happy New Year to US Men's Team&Happy New Year to US Women's Team
Tips on Goalie Tactics by Moses
Tipping Our Caps to Both the US Men's and Women's Teames by WPP
Tribute to the US Men's and Women's Olympic Teames

Tips from the Top: He Said

Drive Defense by Brian Alexander
Posting Up by JW Krumpholz
Counter Attack by Juan Degadill
Body Balance by Robert Lynn
Goalie Fundamentals by Ryan Brown

U.S. Tactical Water Polo by Monte Nitzkowski

Where Are We Going With This Game?
Designing An Effective Practice Schedule
Individual Defense
Team Defensive Tactics
Team Defesive Strategy: Part 1
Team Defensive Strategy: Part2
Defending the Counterattack
Five Player Defense: Part 1
Five Player Defense: Part 2
Five Player Defense: Part 3
Five Player Defense: Part 4
The Counterattack: Part 1
The Counterattack: Part 2
The Counterattack: Part 3
The Counterattack: Part 4
Five Player Counterattack
Frontcourt Offense: Part 1
Frontcourt Offense: Part 2
Frontcourt Offense: Part 3
Frontcourt Offense: Part 4
Frontcourt Offense: Part 5
Offensive Structures: Part 1
Offensive Structures: Part 2
Offensive Structures: Part 3
Offensive Structures: Part 4
Offensive Structures: Part 5
Six on Five Offense: Part 1
Six on Five Offense: Part 2
Six on Five Offense: Part 3
Six on Five Offense: Part 4
Six on Five Offense: Part 5
Six on Five Offense: Part 6
Special Situations: Part 1
Special Situations: Part 2
Special Situations: Part 3

Water Polo Tactics by Dave Maynard

Up and Overs
Fire Away
The Triangle
N.O.W. - Restart
N.O.W. - Transition
N.O.W. - Sprint
N.O.W. - Smoke & Mirrors
N.O.W - Who Needs the Hole to Drive... or "A.K. 45"
N.O.W - Who Needs the Hole?

Other Water Polo Articles and Books

The Shot: What Research Has Found by Kevin Ball
Technique of the Eggbeater by M. Alexander & C.Taylor
Shots for Goal by K. van der Wende & J. Keogh
The Shot: Described by Kevin Ball
FINA Rules With H.S. & Age Group Players? by Scott Hinman
Punch Out Brutality by Peter Felvegi
Remedies for Loren's Explanations of Cheating by Andrew Selder
World Championship Blog: New&Old Hand by Betsey Armstrong&Heather Petri
Advice for the College Bound Water Polo Player by Dante Dettamantii
Other Voices fo Not Running Scores by Joe Linehan&Scott Slay
My Impressions of Italian Water Polo by Dante Dettamananti
Water Polo for Players and Teachers of Aquatics by Pete Snyder
Strength, Flexibility and Timing in the Eggbeater Kick by N/A
Got Game: Blog 1 by Brenda Villa & Nic Molyneux
Got Game: Blog 2 by Brenda Villa & Nic Molyneux
Questionable Tactics in Today's Game by Dante Dettamnati
Got Game: Blog 3 by Brenda Villa and Nic Molyneux
Got Game: Blog 4 by Brenda Villa and Nic Molyneux
Preview of 2009 World Championships by Ryan Castle