Water Polo - The Hardest Sport in the World?

Water polo has evolved into the toughest sport in the world because in the process of treading, swimming, and throwing, all of the major muscle groups have to work. When it comes to what happens under the water, anything goes, which means punching, kicking and scratching are part of every polo game. Players are not allowed to hold onto any side walls or touch the bottom of the pool, they get depending on how many extra players, little to no rest. 

However, this does not deter people from playing this sport. Because water polo is a popular sport at MBHS a lot of girls and boys like to play in their free time. But some in our school don’t even know the rules. There are six “field” players and one goalie. The official playing field is at least 25 yards long, 20 yards wide and seven feet deep. During the game, players must pass, catch, and shoot with only one hand. If players take the ball under water when guarded they have to turnover. Because players are not allowed to stand or touch the bottom of the pool or hang on the wall the sport is really hard for the players.