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High Quality Content by WIKIPEDIA articles! Wang Yi (Chinese: 王毅; pinyin: Wáng Yì; born July 29, 1987 in Shandong) is a female Chinese water polo player who was part of the silver medal winning team at the 2007 World Junior Championship. She will compete at the 2008 Summer Olympics.Water polo is a team water sport. The playing team consists of six field players and one goalkeeper. The winner of the game is the team that scores the most goals by getting the ball past the opposing team's goalkeeper into the net. Gameplay involves swimming, players passing the ball while being defended by opponents, and scoring by throwing into a net defended by a goalie. Water polo, therefore, has strong similarities to the land-based game of team handball. The frequency of 'man-up' (or 'power play') situations also draws comparisons with Ice hockey. ... Read more

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DISSAPOINTING JOB OF WRITING
i cant believe a book like this was published. i was a first time water polo player and i thought i would learn the basics with this book. instead, i am now more clueless about the game. this book is so confusing.i triedto read but was lost time and time again. unless you are a pro player ofthe sport you will have no clue what the book is talking about.the rulesand regulations are foggy. the basic concept is too confusing. since i bought this book and wasted my money, i have since quit water polo and vownever to play it again.once again, a very poor job of writng.

excellent for player and coach
i am a former player and now coach high school.this book is great for all coaches as it explains the tactical fundementals of diffeent styles.he also sells training videos. ... Read more

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the foundamental book of water polo!
This book is suitable to anyone who wishes to learn basicwater polo tactics and skills.Although a bit expensive(i live in greece)i think thai it worths the bother!The specific book analyses the game of everyaspect,defence,offence,counterattack,six on five,the goalkeeper,the 2mdefender,the 2m offender,all the kinds of shooting and faking skills....Inmy opinion this book must be obsessed by every coach and player that faceswater polo with the proper respect and love!Let the experiencedcoach-author guide you to the water polo secrets....

A MUST for all water polo coaches
Covers all aspects of the game of water polo, from counter attacks to man up defense.A must have for everyone who wants to learn water polo from the expert.Nitzkowski, the head coach of the United States Water Polo team, explains the game in his book that will teach the most advanced polocoach to the beginner.

It is the best book on the tactics of water polo
This book is the benchmark that all other books dealing with the subject of water polo tactics will be based on.It is 350+ pages of indepth analyses of Defence, Counter Attack, and Front Court Offence. It alsooffers great coaching tips and drills to practice.Each play formatincludes detailed diagrams and pictures to illustrate everything from thebasics to advanced skills.Although this book covers basic skills, it isfocused towards knowledgeble players and coaches, yet it is sowell-explained that a first-time coach or player should not have anytrouble figuring out the various tactical situations or plays.Becausethis book covers the subject of water polo tactics in such great depth andexplains each detail clearly, it truely is the bible of water polo tactics. ... Read more

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In many team sports, a goalkeeper (termed goaltender, netminder, goalie, or keeper in some sports) is a designated player that is charged with directly preventing the opposite team from scoring by defending the goal. Such positions exist in hurling, association football, Gaelic football, International Rules Football, handball, ice hockey, field hockey, netball, water polo, bandy, lacrosse, floorball and a number of other sports. ... Read more

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Purchase includes free access to book updates online and a free trial membership in the publisher's book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge. Chapters: Wolf Wigo, Brenda Villa, Jacqueline Frank Deluca, Tony Azevedo, Margaret Dingeldein, Wallace O'connor, Ellen Estes, Austin Clapp, Andrew Mcdonald, James Gaughran, Christopher Dorst, Jessica Steffens, Jody Campbell, Craig Klass, Alison Gregorka, Gary Sheerer, John Parker, Alan Mouchawar, Layne Beaubien, Peter Varellas, James Bergeson. Excerpt:Medal record Alan Edward Mouchawar (born August 8, 1960 in Los Angeles, California ) is a former water polo player who won a silver medal for the United States at the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul, South Korea . He is a graduate of Stanford University . Currently playing for Sunset aquatics to whom he owes most of his skills. References (URLs online) A hyperlinked version of this chapter is at Medal record Alison Gregorka is an American water polo player. She started playing at the age of 14. She was a member of the US Water Polo Team that won a silver medal at the 2008 Beijing Olympics. She is now coaching young girls in water polo. Career In June, 2009, Gregorka was named to the USA Water Polo Women s Senior National Team for the 2009 FINA World Championships. References (URLs online) A hyperlinked version of this chapter is at Medal record Andrew ("Drew") John McDonald (born October 19, 1955 in Vancouver , British Columbia , Canada ) is a former water polo player who won a silver medal for the United States at the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, California . He is a graduate of Stanford University where he met his first wife Kim Peyton McDonald , an Olympic Gold Medalist from the 1976 Montreal Summer Olympics in the 4x100m Freestyle Relay. He was named to the Stanford Athletic Hall of Fame in 1982 and USA Water Polo Hall of Fame in 1991. McDonald participated in two Pan American Games. In 1979, he played on the USA team, which won ... ... Read more

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Chapters: Dutch Water Polo Biography Stubs, Olympic Water Polo Players of the Netherlands, Gillian Van Den Berg, Andy Hoepelman, Daniëlle de Bruijn, Biurakn Hakhverdian, Ingrid Leijendekker, Rianne Guichelaar, Karla Van Der Boon, Alette Sijbring, Hellen Boering, Patricia Libregts, Mieke Cabout, Meike de Nooy, Ilse Van Der Meijden, Noeki Klein, Marieke Van Den Ham, Iefke Van Belkum, Yasemin Smit, Simone Koot, Johan Cortlever, Jan Evert Veer, Ton Buunk, Nijs Korevaar, Ruud Van Feggelen, Cor Braasem, Frits Smol, Harry Van Der Meer, Mascha Geurts, Eduard Meijer, Wouly de Bie, Eric Noordegraaf, Evert Kroon, Joop Rohner, Harry Vriend, Nico Landeweerd, Hans Van Zeeland, Gijze Stroboer, Hennie Keetelaar, Fred Van Dorp, Frits Ruimschotel, Piet Salomons, Hans Wouda, Bouke Benenga, Piet Ooms, Loet Geutjes, Alex Boegschoten, Hans Stam, Wim Hermsen, Hans Nieuwenburg, Johan Aantjes, Henk Hermsen, Piet de Zwarte, Dick Nieuwenhuizen, Karel Meijer, Rik Toonen, Hans Smits, Arie Van de Bunt, Hans Muller, Nico Van Der Voet, Ben Kniest, Bram Leenards, Stan Van Belkum, Anton Heiden, Hans Hoogveld, Aad Van Mil, Ruud Misdorp, Robert Havekotte, Hans Maier, Lex Franken, André Hermsen, Remco Pielstroom, Koos Issard, Hans Parrel, Soesoe Van Oostrom Soede, Jan Hulswit, Koos Köhler, Wim Vriend, Kees Van Aelst, Mart Bras, Ru Den Hamer, Johan Rühl, Abraham Van Olst, Jan Van Heteren, Herman Veenstra, Joop Van Woerkom, Wim Van Spingelen, Roald Van Noort, Wim Van de Schilde, Cornelis Leenheer, Feike de Vries, Ad Moolhuijzen, Jan Bultman, Gé Regter, Ton Schmidt, Jan Scholte, Gerrit Wormgoor, Ed Van Es, Bart Bongers, Jan Wagenaar, Gijs Van Der Leden, Jan-Lodewijk de Vries, Marc Van Belkum, Bert Brinkman, Jan Jaap Korevaar, John Scherrenburg, John Jansen. Source: Wikipedia. Pages: 221. Not illustrated. Free updates online. Purchase includes a free trial membership in the publisher's book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge. Excerpt:Adrianus Josephus ("Aad") va... ... Read more

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Chapters: Water Polo at the 1975 World Aquatics Championships - Men's Tournament, Water Polo at the 2003 World Aquatics Championships - Men's Tournament, Water Polo at the 2003 World Aquatics Championships - Women's Tournament, Water Polo at the 2005 World Aquatics Championships - Men's Tournament, Water Polo at the 2001 World Aquatics Championships - Women's Tournament, Water Polo at the 2005 World Aquatics Championships - Women's Tournament, Water Polo at the World Aquatics Championships, Water Polo at the 1998 World Aquatics Championships - Men's Tournament, 2003 Fina Women's World Water Polo Championship Squads, Water Polo at the 2001 World Aquatics Championships - Men's Tournament, Water Polo at the 1994 World Aquatics Championships - Men's Tournament, Water Polo at the 1973 World Aquatics Championships - Men's Tournament, Water Polo at the 1978 World Aquatics Championships - Men's Tournament, 2005 Fina Men's World Water Polo Championship Qualifier, Water Polo at the 1998 World Aquatics Championships - Women's Tournament, Water Polo at the 1986 World Aquatics Championships - Women's Tournament, Water Polo at the 1991 World Aquatics Championships - Women's Tournament, Water Polo at the 1994 World Aquatics Championships - Women's Tournament, Water Polo at the 1991 World Aquatics Championships - Men's Tournament, Water Polo at the 1986 World Aquatics Championships - Men's Tournament, Water Polo at the 1982 World Aquatics Championships - Men's Tournament. Source: Wikipedia. Pages: 136. Not illustrated. Free updates online. Purchase includes a free trial membership in the publisher's book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge. Excerpt: The 1975 FINA Men's World Water Polo Championship was the second edition of the event, organised by the world's governing body in aquatics, the FINA. The tournament was held from July 19 to July 26, 1975 and incorporated in the 1975 World Aquatics Championsh...More: http://booksllc.net/?id=17322593 ... Read more

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Purchase includes a free trial membership in the publisher's book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge. Chapters: Johnny Weissmuller, Water Polo at the 1928 Summer Olympics - Men's Team Squads, Paulo Radmilovic, Jack Hatfield, Olivér Halassy, Henri Padou, Gérard Blitz, Wallace O'connor, Edward Peter, Erich Rademacher, Joachim Rademacher, Márton Homonnai, József Vértesy, István Barta, Fritz Gunst, Alajos Keserű, Ferenc Keserű, György Bródy, Albert Vandeplancke, René Bauwens, Henri de Pauw, Émile Bulteel, János Wenk, Emil Benecke, Sándor Ivády, Paul Dujardin, Edward Temme, George Schroth, Otto Cordes, George Mitchell, Michal Schmuck, Angel Sabata, Jules Keignaert, Albert Thévenon, Max Amann, Leslie Ablett, Johann Blank, Karl Bähre, Pavol Steiner, Sam Greller, Koos Köhler, Abraham Van Olst, Cornelis Leenheer, Jan Scholte, Gonzalo Jiménez, Mariano Trigo. Source: Wikipedia. Free updates online. Not illustrated. Excerpt: Johnny Weissmuller (born Johann Peter Weißmüller; June 2, 1904 January 20, 1984) was a Hungarian-born German-American swimmer and actor. Weissmuller was one of the world's best swimmers in the 1920s, winning five Olympic gold medals and one bronze medal. He won fifty-two US National Championships and set sixty-seven world records. After his swimming career, he became the sixth actor to portray Tarzan in films, a role he played in twelve motion pictures. Dozens of other actors have also played Tarzan, but Weissmuller is by far the best known. His character's distinctive, ululating Tarzan yell is still often used in films. Weissmüller was an ethnic German born to Peter Weissmüller and his wife Elisabeth Kersch, in the Banat region of, Austria-Hungary. The ship's roster from his family's arrival at Ellis Island lists his birthplace as Párdány (now Mea, in border area of Serbia). It has been claimed that he was actually named Peter by his parents, but when he arrived in the US he used ...More: http://booksllc.net/?id=16558 ... Read more

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Chapters: Manuel Estiarte, Perica Bukić, Peter Campbell, Igor Milanović, Jordi Sans, Andrew Mcdonald, Christopher Dorst, George Mavrotas, Craig Wilson, Ton Buunk, Hagen Stamm, Jody Campbell, Kevin Robertson, Gary Figueroa, Wouly de Bie, Eric Noordegraaf, Nico Landeweerd, Veselin Đuho, Goran Sukno, Johan Aantjes, Dick Nieuwenhuizen, Stan Van Belkum, Gordon Van Tol, Anton Heiden, Aad Van Mil, Ruud Misdorp, Remco Pielstroom, Božo Vuletić, Roald Van Noort, Ed Van Es. Source: Wikipedia. Pages: 68. Not illustrated. Free updates online. Purchase includes a free trial membership in the publisher's book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge. Excerpt: Manuel Estiarte Duocastella (born October 26, 1961 in Manresa, Spain) is a former water polo player from Spain, considered by many the best of all time. Estiarte has played 578 times for the Spanish team. With the national squad he reached the finals at the 1992 Barcelona Olympics on home soil. Estiarte converted a penalty 42 seconds from full time to put Spain ahead, but nine seconds later Italy equalised and went on to win 9-8 in extra time. Four years later, he was part of the team that made of for this painful loss by winning gold in the 1996 Atlanta Olympics, defeating Croatia 7-5 in the final. The 1996 tournament was the only one of his six Olympics when Estiarte was not the tournament's top scorer He won the World Championship at Perth 1998 after finishing in second place at Perth 1991 and Rome 1994. Estiarte is the second Spaniard to compete at six Olympic Games, after equestrian Luis Álvarez de Cervera. As of 2010, no other Spaniards have competed in six Olympics. Estiarte is the first water polo player to compete at six Olympic Games. (While there is a case for Welshman Paul Radmilovic to be recognized as such, one of his appearances was the 1906 Intercalated Games, which are not considered 'official'.) Since 2008, he has been the head of exte...More: http://booksllc.net/?id=3041864 ... Read more

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Purchase includes free access to book updates online and a free trial membership in the publisher's book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge. Chapters: 2010 in Swimming, 2010 in Water Polo, Len Euroleague 2009-10, 2010 European Aquatics Championships, Aquatics at the 2010 Commonwealth Games, 2010 Fina World Open Water Swimming Championships, 2010 Fina World Swimming Championships, 2010 Men's European Water Polo Championship, Diving at the 2010 Youth Summer Olympics. Excerpt: The LEN Euroleague 2009-10 is the 48th edition of Europe's premier club water polo competition. It's scheduled to begin on . ... More: http://booksllc.net/?id=24574389 ... Read more

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Chapters: 1982 World Aquatics Championships, 1982 in Swimming, 1982 in Water Polo, Swimming at the 1982 World Aquatics Championships, Aquatics at the 1982 Commonwealth Games, Diving at the 1982 World Aquatics Championships, Synchronised Swimming at the 1982 World Aquatics Championships, Water Polo at the 1982 World Aquatics Championships - Men's Tournament. Source: Wikipedia. Pages: 24. Not illustrated. Free updates online. Purchase includes a free trial membership in the publisher's book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge. Excerpt: These are the results (medal winners) of the swimming competition at the 1982 World Aquatics Championships. Legend: WR World record; CR Championship record Legend: WR World record; CR Championship record ...More: http://booksllc.net/?id=23943530 ... Read more

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Chapters: Robin Randall, Nic Youngblud, Nathaniel Miller, Cora Campbell, Rachel Riddell, Con Kudaba, Thomas Marks, Sandra Lizé, Kevin Mitchell, Susan Gardiner, Valérie Dionne, Kevin Graham, Jean Sayegh, Aaron Feltham, Marie Luc Arpin, Joëlle Békhazi, Ann Dow, Jana Salat, Johanne Bégin, Christine Robinson, Andrew Robinson, Brandon Jung, Melissa Collins, Andrea Dewar, Marianne Illing, Gordon Van Tol, Whynter Lamarre. Source: Wikipedia. Pages: 62. Not illustrated. Free updates online. Purchase includes a free trial membership in the publisher's book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge. Excerpt: Robin Randall (born May 1, 1980 in Regina, Saskatchewan) is a male water polo player from Canada. He was a member of the Canada men's national water polo team, that claimed the bronze medal at the 2007 Pan American Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Playing as a goalkeeper Randall was named the most valuable goaltender at the 2006 Canadian National Championship. He played for two years with the national youth team, and two years with the national junior team. He was the only goaltender for Canadas best-ever finish (eighth) at the 1999 Junior World Championship in Kuwait City. Robin Randall was also a member of the first Canadian team to ever qualify for an Olympic Games (Beijing, 2008) where the team finished 11th. In addition, Randall was the starting goaltender for the Canadian team's best-ever finish at the FINA World Championships (12th in Melbourne, 2007, and eighth in Rome, 2009). ...More: http://booksllc.net/?id=22258878 ... Read more

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Chapters: Cesare Rubini, Francesco Attolico, Alessandro Bovo, Alberto Angelini, Fritz Dennerlein, Roberto Calcaterra, Franco Lavoratori, Eraldo Pizzo, Martina Miceli, Paolo Pucci, Alexandra Araujo, Tania Di Mario, Francesca Cristiana Conti, Carlo Silipo, Francesco Postiglione, Alessandro Calcaterra, Maddalena Musumeci, Giusy Malato, Melania Grego, Alfonso Buonocore, Gildo Arena, Elena Gigli, Giancarlo Guerrini, Gianni Lonzi, Silvia Bosurgi, Giuseppe D'altrui, Rosario Parmegiani, Carmela Allucci, Alberto Alberani, Fabio Bencivenga, Noémi Tóth, Geminio Ognio, Salvatore Gionta, Roldano Simeoni, Cinzia Ragusa, Manuela Zanchi, Umberto Panerai, Danio Bardi, Leonardo Sottani, Dante Rossi, Luigi Mannelli, Gianfranco Pandolfini, Tullio Pandolfini, Mario Majoni, Lucio Ceccarini, Renato de Sanzuane, Emilio Bulgarelli, Raffaello Gambino, Maurizio Mannelli, Renato Traiola, Enzo Polito, Brunello Spinelli, Carlo Peretti, Amedeo Ambron, Pasquale Buonocore, Aldo Ghira, Enzo Cavazzoni, Cosimo Antonelli, Angelo Marciani, Maurizio D'achille. Source: Wikipedia. Pages: 130. Not illustrated. Free updates online. Purchase includes a free trial membership in the publisher's book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge. Excerpt: Cesare Rubini (born November 2, 1923) is a former Italian basketball player and coach, and high level water polo player. One of the greatest European coaches of all time, Rubini has been inducted to the Basketball Hall of Fame in 1994, one of the few Italian basketball figures to receive such an honour, together with Dino Meneghin and Sandro Gamba. He has also been inducted in the International Swimming Hall of Fame. Rubini started to play basketball for his high school team in his native Trieste, where he graduated in 1941. The same year he began to play for Olimpia Milano, the most prestigious Italian basketball club at that time. He however had a long-lived passion for water polo: this led ...More: http://booksllc.net/?id=2842283 ... Read more

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Chapters: Manuel Estiarte, Sergi Pedrerol, Jordi Sans, Daniel Ballart, Javier García, Josep Maria Abarca, Marco Antonio González, Angel Sabata, Jorge Payá, Josep Picó, Manuel Silvestre, Rubén Michavila, Carles Sans, Joan Serra. Source: Wikipedia. Pages: 35. Not illustrated. Free updates online. Purchase includes a free trial membership in the publisher's book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge. Excerpt: Manuel Estiarte Duocastella (born October 26, 1961 in Manresa, Spain) is a former water polo player from Spain, considered by many the best of all time. Estiarte has played 578 times for the Spanish team. With the national squad he reached the finals at the 1992 Barcelona Olympics on home soil. Estiarte converted a penalty 42 seconds from full time to put Spain ahead, but nine seconds later Italy equalised and went on to win 9-8 in extra time. Four years later, he was part of the team that made of for this painful loss by winning gold in the 1996 Atlanta Olympics, defeating Croatia 7-5 in the final. The 1996 tournament was the only one of his six Olympics when Estiarte was not the tournament's top scorer He won the World Championship at Perth 1998 after finishing in second place at Perth 1991 and Rome 1994. Estiarte is the second Spaniard to compete at six Olympic Games, after equestrian Luis Álvarez de Cervera. As of 2010, no other Spaniards have competed in six Olympics. Estiarte is the first water polo player to compete at six Olympic Games. (While there is a case for Welshman Paul Radmilovic to be recognized as such, one of his appearances was the 1906 Intercalated Games, which are not considered 'official'.) Since 2008, he has been the head of external relations of FC Barcelona Manuel Estiarte celebrating Barcelona's 2009 UEFA Champions League Final with Josep Guardiola. ...More: http://booksllc.net/?id=3041864 ... Read more