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The Water Polo Rule That Makes Playing a Match Even More Challenging Than You Think
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Water polo is just one of several water-based sports that will be played in Tokyo at the upcoming Summer Olympics. The soccer-esque sport requires athletes to be strong swimmers, handle a ball well, and work together as a team. There s one rule, however, that makes water polo even more difficult than it appears on the surface: players can never touch the bottom of the pool.
According to Swim England, the governing body for swimming in the UK, players are not allowed to touch the bottom of the pool and have to tread water the whole time. Water polo players use a movement called eggbeater, which is more efficient than the normal action of treading water. This motion is similar to the circular kick used in the breaststroke, except with the legs alternating instead of kicking at one time. It s not only a more efficient movement for long periods in the water, but it s also much more stable, w
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