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independentA collegiate team which is not a member of a water polo conference.
exclusion foulSee major foul.
anticipationThe ability to foresee what will happen next and react accordingly.
ballSoccer balls are usually made of plastic or leather and the circumference of the ball must be between 27-28 inches (68-70 cm)
overplayA player commits too early and is caught out of position by an opponent's move.
7 m/y lineAn 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
ballMade of solid compressed synthetic rubber with hundreds of surface indentations, the round object which we attempt to hit into the hole.
penalty shoot-outThis is part of the tie-breaking system in soccer
fieldthe rectangular area where soccer
indian dribbleA type of dribbling that became popular after the addition of synthetic turf
slice shotOverhand 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 sportWater 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
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backstrokeStyle of swimming on the back in a supine position.
playing the bottomOffensive or defensive skill used when playing in shallow water.
backboardThe flat surface – usually made of a type of plastic, glass or wood – directly behind the basket
koAbbreviation for kickout.
canada gamesoccurs 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
refereeOfficial who is responsible for the conduct of the game and who is the interpreter and enforcer of the rules.
soccer fieldSoccer fields are on average 110 yards (100 meters) long and 80 yards (73 meters) wide.
body mass indexBody mass index (BMI) is measure of body fat based on height and weight
u.s.w.p. or uswpAcronym for United States Water Polo - the governing body of water polo in the USA
zonea type of
c.i.f.Acronym for California Interscholastic Federation
stay at homeA defensive player remaining with his or her assignment and not being baited out of position.
subSee substitution.
ear guardPlastic covering attached to water polo caps for protection of ear drum
gapThe position between two opponents can be offensive or defensive.
at-risk youthyouth that are at risk because of their socio-economic status, environment, friends, family situation, behaviourial problems, physical or mental health
splashingAn exclusion foul for deliberately splashing water in an opponent''s face.
pumpTo move the arm to simulate a shot on goal in an attempt to get the goalkeeper to commit.
paceA teams tempo of playing the game.
m.a.a.c. or maacAcronym for Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference.
fallaway throwWhen a player jumps in the air and while in the air turns their body so that they are horizontal in the air
runThe distance the ball rolls on the ground or when it lands on the ground.
egg-beaterA form of treading water, named because the circular movement of the legs resembles the motion of an egg-beater.
ballThe 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)
fieldthis is where the action takes place.
high performance athletean 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.
standingAn ordinary foul called when a player is standing on the bottom of the pool and actively taking part in the game
ballThe 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.
timerPerson in charge of keeping the running time of the game.
burnThe Scottish term for a creek or stream.
venuelocation where a sporting competition is held.
2 on 1Offensive situation usually on a counter when 2 offensive players confront one defensive player.
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gender equitythe 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.
pigeonAn opponent who can easily be controlled and outplayed.
backboardterm for area, approx
butttop area of a hockey stick.
holding  the act of restraining an opponent during play.
knuckle shotThis is when the ball is thrown into the air with on hand and then is hit with the knuckles of the other hand.
poolThe place where a water polo game is played
m/yAcronym for meters or yards.
turn an opponentOffensive maneuver used to gain advantage by using leverage or momentum to turn opponent.
goalThe Goal is 3 meters (9 feet 9 inches) wide and 2 meters (6 feet 6 inches) tall
live timeWhen the clock is running.
footballa widely used name for association football.
extra manSee 6-on-5.
ticky-tacky foulMeaningless foul called by referee due to minor non-consequential infraction which usually disrupts the flow of game.
capacity buildingfacilities, 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 responsibleThe motto of a potentially GREAT defensive team.
tempoThe pace of the game.
slow downTo reduce the tempo or pace of the game.
fiaFederation Inter-Americaine des Avocats
i.s.h.o.f or ishofAcronym for International Swimming Hall Of Fame where US Water Polo Hall Of Fame is located.
barThe cross bar or side bars of the goal
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advantageA call made by the referee to continue a game after a foul has been committed if the fouled team gains an advantage.
live timeAction which takes place while the clock is running.
punching foulA punching foul will get you thrown out of the game, suspended for a game and it will get you fined
infrastructurefacilities, resources or networks that form the underlying foundation or basic framework of a system.
poolSee Rules of the game for a complete description of the pool dimensions.
2-3 defenseA 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 balanceRefers to proper body alignment when shooting or passing.
sole plateThe metal plate on the bottom of woods.
chargingA type of foul
half-tankThe center of the pool
quarterGame is divided into four time periods each of which is called a quarter.
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startThe beginning of the game.
shotType of shot thrown backwards with the thumb of  the throwing hand pointing to the water.
balkingSee fake.
stimpmetreSuperintendents measure green speed with a stimpmetre
major foulA foul signaled by two short bursts of the whistle
personal faultAny player committing three personal faults will be excluded from the remainder of the game
lay out positionMoving to a horizontal prone position in the water
ballThe object used to play the sport
uniformsUniforms 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
ifabInternational Football Association Board — the organization consisting of 4 British soccer organizations and
alternating frog kickKicking of legs in frog kick manner alternating one leg then the other
foulsSee Four-meter Foul, Major Fouls and Ordinary Fouls.
field of playThe maximum size is 20 M x 30 M and the minimum size is 13M x 25M for NCAA and USWP rules.
pointThe position on offence that is farthest from the goal in the 12 o''clock position.
jungle ballAn unorganized disjointed style of play in a water polo game with no rhyme or reason as to methods employed.
stopSee save.
usa water poloThe national governing body for water polo in the United States.
dissentExpressing disagreement by word or action with any decision of the referee.
usawpAbbreviation for USA Water Polo.
bail outTo avoid trouble, such as a water hazard, in one area by hitting the ball well into another area.
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eligibility criteriastandards that will be met in order to qualify for specific programs such as funding.
whip kickA knock-kneed frog kick with more whip than a conventional breaststroke or frog kick.
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british ballThe type of golf ball specified by the Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St
positioningArt of getting to most advantageous offensive or defensive place.
brambleA small molded bump on some types of golf balls (gutta purcha and rubber core)
dead-time foulA foul committed during dead-time
double dead-time foulA double-foul that occurs during dead-time
courtthis is where the action is, the game playing area.
passA pass thrown in a backward direction with thumb of passing hand pointing to the water.
bunkerA depression in bare ground that is usually covered with sand
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perimeterThe area outside the three-second lane area.
interval between periodsThere shall be a two-minute interval between quarters & a five minute interval between halves of a game.
red cardExpulsion 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 upsAthlete 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 mpsfAcronym for Mountain Pacific Sports Federation.
physical activityany bodily movement produced by the contraction of the skeletal muscles that increases energy expenditure above a baseline level
ballA 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
cleatsthe 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.
recreationactivities generally done during an individual’s leisure time (outside of school and work) and for non-competitive, non compensatory reasons.
pickA pick where offensive initiator never fully stops.
c.w.p.a. or cwpaAcronym for Collegiate Water Polo Association.
equitythe belief and practice of fair and just treatment for individuals and organizations
n.c.a.a. or ncaaAcronym for National Collegiate Athletic Association (governs USA collegiate play).
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concacafThe Confederation Norte-Centroamericana y Del Caribe de Footbal — the regional organization of North American and Central American soccer under which
chugPlace hand or forearm on chest of opponent to hinder drive and to maintain the defensive position
participant-centredconcept where programs, services and activities are focused directly on the individual or end-user (e.g
best practicesprograms, initiatives or activities which are considered leading edge, or exceptional models for others to follow.
w.w.p.a. or wppaAcronym for Western Water Polo Association.
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feintingSee fake.
goal netThe frame of a goal is made of plastic or fiberglass
splashingTo deliberately splash water in an opponent's face is a major foul.
holdTo hit the ground and stay in place with little roll or bounce.
drillsPractice sessions designed to develop fundamentals or skills.
shallowPool depth of less than 2 meters, or 6 feet.
technique'How' an activity is done.
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regular seasonthe schedule of games set before the season; consists of all games played before a
communicationVerbal, visual, and acquired understanding of things happening or of things to come.
physical fitnessthe 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.
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fina rated officialFINA rates water polo officials from A through C based on excellence and degree of competence.
footballrecognized name for soccer worldwide not to be confused with American football where different rules and playing methods apply.
half timeMid-point in time of the game
a.a.u.Acronym for Amateur Athletic Union.
multisport organizationan organization which oversees or provides services or programs for various sports
cornerrefers to the 4 portions of the rink area where sideboards and end boards meet.
eggbeaterA type of leg kick a player uses to raise himself / herself up vertically while treading water at the same time.
ballThe playing object and focal point of the action
forceTo make an opponent move in a direction that you want him or her to go.
center circleThis is the circle in the middle of the field that has a radius of 10 yards or 9.15 meters
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man-downA 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.
swaleA moderately contoured depression or dip in terrain.
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ballThe 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 waterWater that is at least 6 feet deep
lights outIt's Over
ball  Rubber ball when fully inflated is 27-28 inches which is used in the game of water polo
center backDefender whose primary responsibility is to guard the offensive 2 meter person
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head high crawlThe swimming stroke most used in the sport of water polo
penalty areaa rectangular area 44 yards wide by 18 yards deep with its long edge on the
f.i.n.a. or finaAcronym for international governing body of water polo and other aquatic sports.
nethemp, jute or nylon cord draped over the frame of the
holeA 4 1/4" (108 mm) round receptacle in the green - at least 4" (100 mm) deep
tankA pool.
clutch situationA situation where outcome of game could depend on the immediate actions of the player(s).
fieldThe name for the playing area
sport suitabilitya 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.
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rangePractice area.
sunA factor in determining which end to defend first when playing on a sunny day.
shallowAny depth of water less than 2 meters deep.
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