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Water Polo Training Tips & Guides

Practical guides for players ages 10–15, parents and coaches, written by Coach Marko. The easiest way to find what you need: pick a topic below and open it to see every guide on that subject.

Getting Started

59 guides · Beginner guides for players & parents

Eggbeater & Body Position

13 guides · The foundation of every skill

Passing & Receiving

14 guides · Accurate passes & clean catches

Shooting

13 guides · Technique, power & accuracy

Defense

17 guides · Hips up, blocking & team defense

Positions & Game IQ

54 guides · Roles, spacing & reading the game

Dryland & Injury Prevention

46 guides · Strength, shoulder care & recovery

Mindset & Habits

88 guides · Confidence, consistency & routines

Water Polo Parents

32 guides · How to support your young athlete

College Recruiting

11 guides · Timelines, coach emails & highlights

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How to defend a driver in water polo: stop the drive before it starts

How to Defend a Driver in Water Polo: 5 Rules (Ages 10–15)

    The backhand shot in water polo: how to score from two meters without turning around, for ages 10-15

    The Backhand Shot in Water Polo: How to Score With Your Back to the Goal + 4 Drills (Ages 10–15)

      Wet pass vs dry pass in water polo: when to use each, with drills for ages 10-15

      Wet Pass vs Dry Pass in Water Polo: When to Use Each + 4 Drills (Ages 10–15)

        How to jump higher out of the water in water polo: 5 keys and 4 drills for youth players ages 10–15

        How to Jump Higher Out of the Water in Water Polo: 5 Keys + 4 Drills (Ages 10–15)

          The 5-meter penalty shot in water polo: 5 rules and 4 drills for youth players

          The 5-Meter Penalty Shot in Water Polo: 5 Rules + 4 Drills to Score Under Pressure (Ages 10–15)

            How to steal the ball in water polo: 5 rules and 4 drills for players ages 10–15

            How to Steal the Ball in Water Polo: 5 Rules + 4 Drills for Youth Players (Ages 10–15)

              The lob shot in water polo: when to use it, how to shoot it, and drills for ages 10–15

              The Lob Shot in Water Polo: When to Use It, How to Shoot It + 4 Drills (Ages 10–15)

                Pass and go: why water polo players must swim right after the pass

                Pass and Go: Why Young Water Polo Players Must Swim Right After the Pass (Ages 10–15)

                  Parents' guide to a youth water polo tournament weekend

                  Your Child's First Water Polo Tournament: What to Pack, What to Eat and What to Expect (Parents' Guide)

                    Pre-game nerves in water polo: mindset guide for young players and parents

                    Nervous Before a Water Polo Game? Why You Get Shaky and How to Use It

                      Water polo rules explained for parents and new players

                      Water Polo Rules Explained for Parents and New Players (Simple Guide)

                        Water polo equipment for beginners ages 10–15

                        Water Polo Equipment for Beginners: What Your Child Needs for the First Season (Ages 10–15)