How to Pass a Water Polo Ball

 

Steps

Pick up the ball from under the water. Never pick the ball up from the top by palming it. In a game you will get called for 'ball under' if the defense pushes your hand down before you can pick it up.

 Get your torso out of the water by eggbeatering.

 Throw the ball mostly like you would a baseball, except roll the ball off of your fingertips.

Try to throw the ball at your teammate's strong hand and throw strongly, but don't shoot it at him. Higher is better to a certain extent, a high throw forces your teammate to go up for the ball and makes him ready to shoot or pump fake, but don't go too high. A couple feet off the water should be sufficient.

Tips

• Grasp the ball with only your thumb and pinky while using your 3 middle fingers for balance.
• Follow through with your middle finger to make the shot/pass straigher.
• The "Wrist Flick" (Flicking of the wrist when releasing ball) will drastically help speed and accuracy, as well as produce a good habit to get used to.
• Rotate your core when you shoot to get greater power and prevent injury by using your oblique and pectoral muscles.
• Keep your elbow in line with the rest of your arm. Do not let it lead.

Warnings

You need to practice these a lot to get the feel of how the ball will react to this form. You may still underthrow it or you may overthrow it. Also, if you have a physical impairment you may want to ask a doctor if this is okay.