TISCA WATER POLO PARENT/ATHLETE EDUCATION

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1 TISCA WATER POLO PARENT/ATHLETE EDUCATION MARCH 2019 ODP 2009 USAWP Assembly 1

2 Parent/Athlete Education Part 1: History of Water Polo Terminology Basic Team Tactics Part 2: Basic Rules of Water Polo Part 3: Parent Behavior & Responsibilities Part 4: Q&A Session

3 History of Water Polo Began in mid 1800 s in England. Introduced to USA in 1888 Rugby Style Very Popular Sport in early 1900 s Violent like Wrestling 14,000 Spectators in MSG, New York First Team Sport in Olympic History 1904 St Louis Olympics - USA Won Gold!! 1914 USA adopted Soccer Style Evolved throughout the Years 1956 Olympics: Hungary v. USSR Hungary Most Decorated Country 1984 & 1988 USA Men Olympic Silver Medals

4 Recent History 2000 Olympics Women s Division 2008 Olympics Dual Silver Medals Men & Women 2012 & 2016 Olympics Women s Gold Medal Early 1970 s became NCAA Sport Men Early 2000 s became NCAA Sport Women 70+Women s NCAA Teams (Austin College) 50+ Men s NCAA Teams (Austin College) 200+ Collegiate Club Teams Texas High School teams schools in Texas Moving Forward UIL Sanction!!!

5 Terminology & Tactics Handouts: Glossary of Water Polo Terms Terminology & Numbering System Basic Offense and Basic Defense

6 Basic Rules of Water Polo Spectator s Guide Handout: Field of Play Overall course 2M Line/5M Line Players Minor Fouls/Major Foul/Penalty Fouls Misconduct, Flagrant Misconduct Red Cards, Yellow Cards Time-outs The Advantage Rule

7 The Advantage Rule The referees shall refrain from declaring a foul if, in their opinion, such declaration would be an advantage to the offending player s team. The referees shall not declare an ordinary foul when there is still a possibility to play the ball. The referees shall apply this principle to the fullest extent. They should not, for example, declare an ordinary foul in favor of a player who is in possession of the ball and making progress towards the opponent s goal, because this is considered to given an advantage to the offender s team.

8 What is a Foul? Three Categories of Fouls Minor Fouls - Fouls of Possession Major Fouls of Play - Fouls of Position and Probable Goal Includes Penalty Shots Major Fouls of Physicality/Conduct Fouls outside of normal play Includes Minor Act of Misconduct (MAM), Misconduct, Brutality All fouls should be viewed in the context of the Advantage Rule

9 Common Minor Fouls To Impede Ø It is possession of the ball that is impeded Ø Defense illegally takes away ball Ø Referee restores possession and pass To Push or Push Off Ø Attacker illegally moves defender out of way to make play Ø Referee gives ball to rightful team - the defense To Take the Ball Under Water Ø Can only be whistled against the attack Ø Player must possess the ball to take it under water

10 Common Major Fouls To Hold, Sink or Pullback an opponent that is not holding the ball Ø Defender has illegally taken away attacker's superior position Ø Referee restores position and/or superior numbers of attack Ø These fouls are part of normal play and happen all the time at the ball and away from the ball. To Kick or Strike an Opponent... Ø It does not matter if a player is still holding the ball Penalty: Ø ANY foul committed within the 5M area in front of the goal that prevents a probable goal Ø Yes a penalty can be called when a player is holding ball

11 Officiating is NOT Easy Not part of Field of Play Water can hide majority of action Only whistle what you see Ø Can not assume action of players Passion of the Participants Ø Coaches, Athletes, Parents Ø Referee is passionate as well Black, White and lots of GREY Aggressive Play v. Dirty Play

12 Honoring the Game: Parents Make a commitment to Honor the Game in action and language no matter what others may do. Don't give instructions. Let the coach correct player mistakes. Cheer good plays by both teams!!! Mention good calls by the official to other parents. If an official makes a "bad" call against your team? Honor the Game BE SILENT! If another parent on your team yells at an official? Remind him or her to Honor the Game. Don't do anything in the heat of the moment that you will regret after the game. Ask yourself, "Will this embarrass my child or the team?" Remember to have fun! Enjoy the game. Thank the officials for doing a difficult job for little or no pay. Thank the coaches for their commitment and effort.