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independent	A collegiate team which is not a member of a water polo conference.
exclusion foul	See major foul.
anticipation	The ability to foresee what will happen next and react accordingly.
ball	Soccer balls are usually made of plastic or leather and the circumference of the ball must be between 27-28 inches (68-70 cm)
overplay	A player commits too early and is caught out of position by an opponent's move.
7 m/y line	An imaginary line 7 M/Y (meters or yards) distance from the front of the goal on the surface of the pool running parallel to goal line
ball	Made of solid compressed synthetic rubber with hundreds of surface indentations, the round object which we attempt to hit into the hole.
penalty shoot-out	This is part of the tie-breaking system in soccer
field	the rectangular area where soccer
indian dribble	A type of dribbling that became popular after the addition of synthetic turf
slice shot	Overhand shot where ball is allowed to roll off side of hand to the right as the hand's follow through is towards the left.
1st olympic team sport	Water Polo was the first team sport to take part in the modern Olympic Games.(II Olympiad in 1900)
a.i.a.	Acronym for Association Of International Arbitrators
fia	Financial Investment Alliance
backstroke	Style of swimming on the back in a supine position.
playing the bottom	Offensive or defensive skill used when playing in shallow water.
backboard	The flat surface – usually made of a type of plastic, glass or wood – directly behind the basket
ko	Abbreviation for kickout.
canada games	occurs every four years (there are Canada Summer Games and Canada Winter Games which take place in alternate four-year cycles – that is, Games take place every two years) in a host community in Canada, based upon a federal/provincial/territorial rotation cycle
referee	Official who is responsible for the conduct of the game and who is the interpreter and enforcer of the rules.
soccer field	Soccer fields are on average 110 yards (100 meters) long and 80 yards (73 meters) wide.
body mass index	Body mass index (BMI) is measure of body fat based on height and weight
u.s.w.p. or uswp	Acronym for United States Water Polo - the governing body of water polo in the USA
zone	a type of
c.i.f.	Acronym for California Interscholastic Federation
stay at home	A defensive player remaining with his or her assignment and not being baited out of position.
sub	See substitution.
ear guard	Plastic covering attached to water polo caps for protection of ear drum
gap	The position between two opponents can be offensive or defensive.
at-risk youth	youth that are at risk because of their socio-economic status, environment, friends, family situation, behaviourial problems, physical or mental health
splashing	An exclusion foul for deliberately splashing water in an opponent''s face.
pump	To move the arm to simulate a shot on goal in an attempt to get the goalkeeper to commit.
pace	A teams tempo of playing the game.
m.a.a.c. or maac	Acronym for Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference.
fallaway throw	When a player jumps in the air and while in the air turns their body so that they are horizontal in the air
run	The distance the ball rolls on the ground or when it lands on the ground.
egg-beater	A form of treading water, named because the circular movement of the legs resembles the motion of an egg-beater.
ball	The ball has a leather covering and has a circumference, in the men's game of 22.85 to 23.64 inches (58-60 centimeters) and a weight of between 14.87 to 16.62 Ounces (425 to 475 grams)
field	this is where the action takes place.
high performance athlete	an individual who has been identified through competitive achievement as having the skill, ability and interest in competing at the national and international level and who intensively trains year-round.
standing	An ordinary foul called when a player is standing on the bottom of the pool and actively taking part in the game
ball	The ball in water polo is a waterproof ball that is for men 68-71 cm in circumference, (about 27 inches) for woman, 66-67 cm circumference and the weight is 400-450 grams about 15 ounces for both men and women.
timer	Person in charge of keeping the running time of the game.
burn	The Scottish term for a creek or stream.
venue	location where a sporting competition is held.
2 on 1	Offensive situation usually on a counter when 2 offensive players confront one defensive player.
fia	Forging Industry Association
fia	Feria Internacional de Arequipa (Spanish: Arequipa International Fair; Arequipa, Peru)
gender equity	the principle and practice of fair allocation of resources, programs and decision-making to both women and men, and includes the redressing of identified imbalances in the benefits available.
pigeon	An opponent who can easily be controlled and outplayed.
backboard	term for area, approx
butt	top area of a hockey stick.
holding	the act of restraining an opponent during play.
knuckle shot	This is when the ball is thrown into the air with on hand and then is hit with the knuckles of the other hand.
pool	The place where a water polo game is played
m/y	Acronym for meters or yards.
turn an opponent	Offensive maneuver used to gain advantage by using leverage or momentum to turn opponent.
goal	The Goal is 3 meters (9 feet 9 inches) wide and 2 meters (6 feet 6 inches) tall
live time	When the clock is running.
football	a widely used name for association football.
extra man	See 6-on-5.
ticky-tacky foul	Meaningless foul called by referee due to minor non-consequential infraction which usually disrupts the flow of game.
capacity building	facilities, programs or other resources which help develop a community’s (organization or group) ability to perform specific tasks (such as increase participation levels, support athletes’ development, build facilities).
we are all responsible	The motto of a potentially GREAT defensive team.
tempo	The pace of the game.
slow down	To reduce the tempo or pace of the game.
fia	Federation Inter-Americaine des Avocats
i.s.h.o.f or ishof	Acronym for International Swimming Hall Of Fame where US Water Polo Hall Of Fame is located.
bar	The cross bar or side bars of the goal
administration	a legal process where a business unable to pay its creditors seeks temporary legal protection from them, while it attempts to restructure its debt
advantage	A call made by the referee to continue a game after a foul has been committed if the fouled team gains an advantage.
live time	Action which takes place while the clock is running.
punching foul	A punching foul will get you thrown out of the game, suspended for a game and it will get you fined
infrastructure	facilities, resources or networks that form the underlying foundation or basic framework of a system.
pool	See Rules of the game for a complete description of the pool dimensions.
2-3 defense	A type of 5 on 6 defense employing 3 men on the 2 M/Y line and 2 men out on outer line of defense.
on balance	Refers to proper body alignment when shooting or passing.
sole plate	The metal plate on the bottom of woods.
charging	A type of foul
half-tank	The center of the pool
quarter	Game is divided into four time periods each of which is called a quarter.
fia	Flexible Investment Annuity (Insurance; the Principal Financial Group)
start	The beginning of the game.
shot	Type of shot thrown backwards with the thumb of the throwing hand pointing to the water.
balking	See fake.
stimpmetre	Superintendents measure green speed with a stimpmetre
major foul	A foul signaled by two short bursts of the whistle
personal fault	Any player committing three personal faults will be excluded from the remainder of the game
lay out position	Moving to a horizontal prone position in the water
ball	The object used to play the sport
uniforms	Uniforms can have numbers 1 through 20, and the numbers need to be at least 7.88 inches (20 centimeters) high on the back of the jersey and 3.94 inches (10 centimeters) high on the front of the jersey
ifab	International Football Association Board the organization consisting of 4 British soccer organizations and
alternating frog kick	Kicking of legs in frog kick manner alternating one leg then the other
fouls	See Four-meter Foul, Major Fouls and Ordinary Fouls.
field of play	The maximum size is 20 M x 30 M and the minimum size is 13M x 25M for NCAA and USWP rules.
point	The position on offence that is farthest from the goal in the 12 o''clock position.
jungle ball	An unorganized disjointed style of play in a water polo game with no rhyme or reason as to methods employed.
stop	See save.
usa water polo	The national governing body for water polo in the United States.
dissent	Expressing disagreement by word or action with any decision of the referee.
usawp	Abbreviation for USA Water Polo.
bail out	To avoid trouble, such as a water hazard, in one area by hitting the ball well into another area.
fia	Force Integration Analysis
eligibility criteria	standards that will be met in order to qualify for specific programs such as funding.
whip kick	A knock-kneed frog kick with more whip than a conventional breaststroke or frog kick.
fia	Forum d'Innovations d'Apprentissage (French: Learning Innovations Forum)
british ball	The type of golf ball specified by the Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St
positioning	Art of getting to most advantageous offensive or defensive place.
bramble	A small molded bump on some types of golf balls (gutta purcha and rubber core)
dead-time foul	A foul committed during dead-time
double dead-time foul	A double-foul that occurs during dead-time
court	this is where the action is, the game playing area.
pass	A pass thrown in a backward direction with thumb of passing hand pointing to the water.
bunker	A depression in bare ground that is usually covered with sand
fia	Fukushima International Association
perimeter	The area outside the three-second lane area.
interval between periods	There shall be a two-minute interval between quarters & a five minute interval between halves of a game.
red card	Expulsion du terrain ordonnée par l''arbitre au bout de deux cartons jaunes ou après une faute grave telle que cracher, jouer dangereusement, être violent, faire une main intentionnelle ou toute autre faute empêchant un but d'être marqué.
raise ups	Athlete puts hands on deep deck and raises self completely up to deck level then lowers him or herself back into water and so on and so forth.
m.p.s.f. or mpsf	Acronym for Mountain Pacific Sports Federation.
physical activity	any bodily movement produced by the contraction of the skeletal muscles that increases energy expenditure above a baseline level
ball	A water polo ball is usually a bright yellow color with a gripable surface, allowing it to be held with one hand despite its large size
cleats	the metal, plastic or rubber points in the bottom of a soccer shoe used to provide a player with traction; term also used to refer to the shoes themselves.
recreation	activities generally done during an individual’s leisure time (outside of school and work) and for non-competitive, non compensatory reasons.
pick	A pick where offensive initiator never fully stops.
c.w.p.a. or cwpa	Acronym for Collegiate Water Polo Association.
equity	the belief and practice of fair and just treatment for individuals and organizations
n.c.a.a. or ncaa	Acronym for National Collegiate Athletic Association (governs USA collegiate play).
fia	Flint Institute of Arts (Michigan)
concacaf	The Confederation Norte-Centroamericana y Del Caribe de Footbal the regional organization of North American and Central American soccer under which
chug	Place hand or forearm on chest of opponent to hinder drive and to maintain the defensive position
participant-centred	concept where programs, services and activities are focused directly on the individual or end-user (e.g
best practices	programs, initiatives or activities which are considered leading edge, or exceptional models for others to follow.
w.w.p.a. or wppa	Acronym for Western Water Polo Association.
fia	Friends of India Association
feinting	See fake.
goal net	The frame of a goal is made of plastic or fiberglass
splashing	To deliberately splash water in an opponent's face is a major foul.
hold	To hit the ground and stay in place with little roll or bounce.
drills	Practice sessions designed to develop fundamentals or skills.
shallow	Pool depth of less than 2 meters, or 6 feet.
technique	'How' an activity is done.
fia	Forest Investment Account
regular season	the schedule of games set before the season; consists of all games played before a
communication	Verbal, visual, and acquired understanding of things happening or of things to come.
physical fitness	the ability to carry out daily tasks with vigor and without undue fatigue, and with sufficient energy to engage in leisure-time pursuits and the vitality to perform at one’s fullest capacity.
fia	functional interoperability architecture (US DoD)
fina rated official	FINA rates water polo officials from A through C based on excellence and degree of competence.
football	recognized name for soccer worldwide not to be confused with American football where different rules and playing methods apply.
half time	Mid-point in time of the game
a.a.u.	Acronym for Amateur Athletic Union.
multisport organization	an organization which oversees or provides services or programs for various sports
corner	refers to the 4 portions of the rink area where sideboards and end boards meet.
eggbeater	A type of leg kick a player uses to raise himself / herself up vertically while treading water at the same time.
ball	The playing object and focal point of the action
force	To make an opponent move in a direction that you want him or her to go.
center circle	This is the circle in the middle of the field that has a radius of 10 yards or 9.15 meters
fia	Financial Intermediaries Association (South Africa)
man-down	A 20-second situation for the defensive team where it plays with one less player than the offence after a defensive player commits an exclusion foul.
swale	A moderately contoured depression or dip in terrain.
fia	Foire International d'Alger (French: Algiers International Fair)
ball	The ball has a leather covering and has a circumference, in the men's game of 58-60 centimeters and for the women's game 54-56 centimeters.
deep water	Water that is at least 6 feet deep
lights out	It's Over
ball	Rubber ball when fully inflated is 27-28 inches which is used in the game of water polo
center back	Defender whose primary responsibility is to guard the offensive 2 meter person
fia	Forschungsstelle für Internationale Agrar- und Wirtschaftsentwicklung eV (German: Research Association for Agrarian and Economic Development)
fia	Fiberoptic Industry Association (cable installers, component suppliers, training providers)
head high crawl	The swimming stroke most used in the sport of water polo
penalty area	a rectangular area 44 yards wide by 18 yards deep with its long edge on the
f.i.n.a. or fina	Acronym for international governing body of water polo and other aquatic sports.
net	hemp, jute or nylon cord draped over the frame of the
hole	A 4 1/4" (108 mm) round receptacle in the green - at least 4" (100 mm) deep
tank	A pool.
clutch situation	A situation where outcome of game could depend on the immediate actions of the player(s).
field	The name for the playing area
sport suitability	a concept where an individual’s age, physical, genetic, emotional, physiological and/or mental attributes are compatible with predicted or established skill and ability requirements or demands of a sport.
fia	Factory Insurance Association
range	Practice area.
sun	A factor in determining which end to defend first when playing on a sunny day.
shallow	Any depth of water less than 2 meters deep.
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