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Frequently Asked Questions
1 – Where do I find information on these new rules?
Information regarding all USAWP playing rules can be found online on the
USA Water Polo Website under resources/rules & ethics.
· USAWP RULES
A summary of the 10U and 12U rule modifications can be found online as well.
· 10U & 12U RULE MODIFICATIONS
· VIDEO EXAMPLE of 10U & 12U RULES
2 – Can athletes still “crash” or “drop” and help with two-meter defense?
Once the ball is the air, athletes are free to “crash” “drop” or play help
defense on any athlete in the pool. Once the ball is in clear offensive
possession, athletes must press players within the 9-meter cone.
3 – Can athletes Foul and Drop?
Athletes can use the “Foul and Drop” defensive tactic but must re-press
their player once the ball is put in play.
4 – If two athletes on the perimeter are in close proximity, can the
defensive player guarding the player without the ball attempt to steal the
ball from near by offensive player?
If athletes are within one stroke or movement to the ball they may attempt
to help and steal the ball. Athletes are expected to play press defensive.
If defense swims away from athlete they are guarding to steal the ball,
press defense is broken and foul will be called.
5 – What happens if a coach calls a Timeout after their team earns an
exclusion?
Both teams return to play following the timeout at even-strength.
6 – What about Double Exclusions? What happens then?
Both excluded players swim immediately to the re-entry area prior to
returning to the field of play.
7 – When will the new goal size for 12 and under competitions be mandatory?
The new goal size, currently being used for all USAWP 10U competition, is 2
meters by .75 meters will be required for 12U competition beginning January
1st, 2017.
USAWP is currently working with manufacturers to provide an excellent
product at a fair price.
8 – When will USA Water Polo begin using new 12&U goal for competitions?
USAWP will begin using the smaller goal for National Championships in fall
2015 at The 12& Under Rocktober Classic. Junior Olympics in 2016 will also
use the new goal size for the 12&U division
9 – What happens when an athlete leaves their defensive position to go to
offense early? AKA: “Cherry-Picking”
All athletes on offense inside of the 9-meter cone must be pressed by the
defense. If the defensive leaves early to “cherry-pick” they are no longer
pressing and should be excluded by the official.
10 – Will athletes be punished for being lost or out of position on defense?
The referee’s are being instructed to be more involved as teachers of the
game. For first offense of a rule during a game, the referee will do
his/her best to remove the ball from the field of play and explain the
rule. This is a considered a warning for both teams. If an athlete is
confused, lost or tired during the course of a game and is not pressing
while on defense, the referee will encourage the athlete to get into proper
positioning. The spirit of the defensive rule is to take away deliberate
zone defense and double- teaming away from the ball.
Thank you,
USA Water Polo
At 1:27 the voiceover says "Players will also be allowed to crash to help
anyone *behind* them" (emphasis mine). Does this mean that a defensive
player cannot help upward, for example from x2 to x3, to "blindside" and
steal from an offensive player who is not paying attention?
SYNCHRONIZED SWIMMING CHANNEL - Olimpic Rules for Kids ®
The technique of the Olimpic Brazilian Team and the new talents of Rio de Janeiro Brazil, speaks about Olimpic Rules of the Synchronized Swimming Sport.
Um trabalho bélissimo, registro de um processo de construção de base no
esporte fundamental. Quero ver este time nas Olímpiadas de 2020. Parabéns a
diretora.