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Water Polo

Water Polo

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Water polo is an extremely tiring team sport that requires swimming and handling the ball at the same time. Players have to stay afloat and keep moving for the whole match. A strong swimming background is essential. It develops team spirit, strategy and top-level physical fitness.

Benefits
  • Team spirit
  • Strong swimming
  • Throwing power
  • Strategy
  • Endurance
Physical Development

Front

Back

Primary
Supporting
Inactive

Primary Muscles

ShouldersChestBackLegsCore

Supporting Muscles

ArmsGlutes

Fitness Components

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Physical Demands
Coordination
High
Endurance
High
Strength
High
Flexibility
Medium
Height advantage: Tall
Body type: Athletic
Development by Age
10

Up to age 10

Swimming training is a prerequisite

13

Up to age 13

Basic water polo technique, mini matches

16

Up to age 16

Club team, official competitions

A Family Sports Background Helps
Swimming: An essential basic skill; you can't start without knowing how to swim

Starting age

Ages 8+ (ideal: 10)

Competition age

Ages 13+

Weekly time

Beginner 4–5 hours
Intermediate 6–9 hours
Advanced 10–14 hours

Estimated monthly cost

TRY 2,000 – TRY 5,500

Equipment
Cap (with Ear Guards)₺200–500
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Swimsuit₺300–700
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Where to Buy

Specialist sports shops near youFederation-approved retailers
Federation

Türkiye Yüzme Federasyonu

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Sports That Pair Well With It

A strong swimming background is a must; it's a team sport and can't be played alone.

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Swimming

One of the safest and most well-rounded sports: it uses every muscle in the body without putting strain on the joints.

Ages 3+2–3 hours
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Water Polo Videos

Technique guides and training videos

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What Is Water Polo and How Is It Played?

A video explaining the rules and play of water polo, in Turkish

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How Is Water Polo Played?

A beginner's guide to water polo covering rules and techniques

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