An Insider's Guide to Water Polo

by Kenneth Zahensky and Tracie Egan

Water polo was the first team sport to be added to the program of the Olympic Games, in 1900. This accessible volume chronicles the history of the fast-paced aquatic sport, its rules and regulations, playing techniques, and required skills, such as catching, wet and dry passing, and shooting. Both offensive and defensive plays are examined, as well as how points are scored. This handy narrative also explains player positions, the coach's responsibilities,...

• Format: Library Binding
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1477780858
• ISBN13: 9781477780855
• Release Date: December 2014
• Publisher: Rosen Young Adult
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 0.68 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 7.3" x 9.3"
• Age Range: 10 to 13 years
• Grade Range: Grades 5 to 8