Summer before 6th grade was a time of changes and trying new activities. I had just graduated from elementary school, and I soon would be attending middle school! Summer was always my favorite time of year! I would have all day to sleep, eat, watch movies, then in the afternoon I’d go to swim practice. One day at the pool, I saw a flyer that said; “Youth Water Polo Summer Program, Join NOW!” I was perplexed, what was water polo? That night, I went home and told my mom about the flyer! I begged her if I could join, it seemed like so much fun! She was always so strict on me sticking with swimming, but this time she gave into letting me choose my summer sport! I was beyond happy to try a new thing, but little did I know that it would be my passion in the coming years. …show more content…
Coach Shawn Donohue taught me the basics, such as, egg beater and catching the ball. Egg beater is the move water polo players use to keep them afloat. Each leg must move in a circular direction, one at a time, much like a mixer one may beat eggs with! Hence, the name. Catching the ball was a whole challenge on its own. In water polo, field players are only allowed to catch the ball with one hand, grabbing it with both is an offensive foul and results in penalty to the team. At first, I was terrible at catching the ball, but by the end of the summer program I was able to catch the ball most of the time and even perform some water polo moves! The program was incredible, I longed for more play, but unfortunately I had to return to swimming and the elation I felt from the sport was
About : Winner plays for the varsity water polo team for the YG Institute of Music. When they play their rivals, EXO of SM Academy, Winner is confronted by players that not only rival them in skill but also in love.
“When I was little, we used to have something called Swim Team at our Britannia Clubhouse,” Bilan says. “I loved it. We got to swim, try different moves and techniques and have fun in the
“We’re here,” my dad says and I know i’m in for the week of my life. It’s july 4th and we get to play baseball. We have finally arrived in cooperstown New York for a week long tournament. You play 6 pool play games then come the playoffs. You don’t sleep in a hotel though you stay with your team in cabins. Pool play started the next day. Our team was pumped for this tournament and in pool play we ended up 5-1. That put us in 5th overall of 106 teams. Then came the playoffs. In the playoffs we made it to the semis. We played the best team, they’re from California. We ended up losing 5-2 so we went to the 3rd vs 4th game. The team and I, won that game 1-0. It felt good to come all the way from New Jersey and take 3rd out of 106 teams. We ended
Both teams are fighting for the win, only one point away, my adrenaline starts to run. I have adapted to live for the rush that comes with playing a sport. Volleyball has definitely been an outlet for me when it comes to school, family, and simply anything else. I have been on my high school volleyball team since freshman year. Although I loved playing, each year I struggled finding a balance between school and practice. I never let the struggle bring me down. I stayed committed to school and stayed on top on my assignments. I will admit there were times that i thought I couldn't do it anymore but i knew that to continue playing i needed to keep my grades up.
During my four years of high school I believe that my involvement in sports has helped me become a better person in life. I participated in varsity basketball and Track & Field all four years and my experience in both sports has taught me life lessons that I can carry with me for the rest of my life.
Water polo is a culture because people who are involved in this sport change what this sport will become in the future, what people who play this sport will look like and how much people will commit to the sport (obviously a lot if they wanted to join the sport in the first place). In Water polo, its how much effort and will-power you are willing to give in order to become a team player out in the water. In the end of the 4-years I’ve gone through playing this sport, I’ve never felt so strong and proud of myself.
I love volleyball even though it has not always been easy. I have had a lot of problems during my volleyball journey that have helped me grow physically, mentally, and spiritually. I started playing volleyball in fifth grade on the middle school team and am now playing on JV. I did not get a lot of playing time when I first started, but I practiced and learned the basics of the game. I developed a love for the game with a great group of girls that I looked up to, during my first season. I have not always had the best team and coach, though.
Smith, Smoll & Curtis, (1979) suggests that when teaching, safety should be a priority and given the nature of sailing there is greater risk of injury if things do go wrong therefore, the use of command style teaching is appropriate to ensure safe practice (Smith et.al, 1979). However this style of teaching should be used with caution as taking decision making and narrowing learning can become de-motivating leading to an adverse effect on the athlete’s development (Bruner, 1966). Surujlal & Dhurup (2012) suggests in order to be an effective sports coach they must be able to adapt their teaching style to suit specific situations and the athletes. For example using the command style to demonstrate key points before adopting a more athlete lead approach to promote learning and motivation (Bruner, 1966). In addition Mosston & Ashworth (1990) suggests by increasing student decision making athletes will in turn have higher levels of motivation and willingness to learn as it is important that all levels of ability learn both extrinsically and intrinsically. For example, when an athlete is starting to sail they will need to learn when the boat is about to capsize they can alter their COM to counter balance the boat, this can be suggested by the coach but it is not until it happens that the athlete will be able to learn this
In order to compete in a National or sanctioned event with one of our registered clubs, athletes, coaches, and referees must be current members of USA Water Polo. If your children have strong interests on water polo, then they could have professional training under our complete system since we provide the best resources. If your children still have no idea which sports they like, then it is a great opportunity for them to try this brand-new sport. Trying on new things and discovering constant interests are always the important things for your children when they grow
As Justin and Jacob walk into the gym, both very scared, yet anxious to be assigned their sport, they can hear the sweat dripping and trainers yelling. As they walk into the office of the picker they see and hear kids crying from getting a sport they do not want to play. They sit in the chairs in front of the picker as she is looking over their forms and asking questions about their life. Then finally they both get assigned waterpolo. A sport they were ok with but definitely not their first choice. As they are done with their training and in their rooms they go to sleep to prepare for the next day of training.
Sikeston girl athletes are not normally recognized for being outstanding in sports for our area. Out of all girls sports at Sikeston High School, the title of District Champions has been received only four times in history and none of them have been in girls soccer. Before this past season, girls soccer was hardly even considered a sport. Really, it was much more. Playing high school soccer taught me essential qualities that I'll need for the next chapter of my life.
If the ball is not shot at the opposing team's goal or lost in 30 seconds, the team that had the ball has to pass it down to the opposing team. Other things that could lead to the ball being passed down to the other team would be if a field player touches the ball with two hands, or a player on offense that is holding the ball is using his hand to push the defender away from him. After a team scored a goal, the two teams may line up wherever they want on their side of the field. The team that had been scored on, starts with the ball, by a pass from one teammate to another. There are two types of fouls in water polo, normal fouls, that have very little effect on the game, and major fouls that have much more major effects on the game.
Water polo is a gathering water wield. The redirection involves four quarters in which the two gatherings attempt to score targets by hurling the ball into their adversary's goal. The gathering with the most targets toward the end of the preoccupation wins the match. A gathering includes 6 field players and one goalkeeper in the water at any one time. Beside the goalkeeper, players appreciate both unfriendly and wary parts. Despite this, gatherings may have substitute field players and substitute goalkeepers who are not in the water. Water polo is conventionally played in an all-significant pool 7 feet significant and players require stamina and diligence to play the preoccupation.
Girl’s water polo increases confidence in young women through controlled physical violence. For the first few weeks of drills, new members exchange “I’m sorry” or “please don’t hurt me.” Every movement, from an overhand throw to a breaststroke kick, is restrained for fear of overexerting themselves. The girls hesitate to engage in close contact to practice defense and offense. Fortunately, the awkwardness of physical proximity soon fades along with their fear. They realize that injuries are inevitable in the rough sport. However, that does not mean any player is intending to harm them. By their first real game, they no longer hold back. During games, these women single-mindedly work to block their opponent’s shot and discreetly shove players who are dragging them underwater. As long as they follow the rules and act in the spirit of the game, the women are encouraged by their coach to fight for every goal. By the end of the season, they no longer apologize for minor mishaps. They play with ferocity, ready to tackle any bruises and
Hearing the loud “thump” as the ball hits the racket is extremely satisfying, especially if your life now revolves around this fast-paced and exhilarating sport. Tennis is an outdoor game played by two individuals or pairs of players on a clay or grass court that’s divided by a low net. Each game is played with tennis rackets and small, yellow elastic balls. Tennis was first introduced in Wales and the United Kingdom in 1873 by “Major Walter Wingfield” (tennistheme.com). While most sports are easy to pick up, tennis takes extreme dedication to learn how to play the game, to perfect the amount of technique it takes, as well as its great impact on one’s personal life.