An Insider's Guide to Water Polo


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Water polo was the first team sport to be added to the program of the Olympic Games, in 1900. This accessible volume chronicles the history of the fast-paced aquatic sport, its rules and regulations, playing techniques, and required skills, such as catching, wet and dry passing, and shooting. Both offensive and defensive plays are examined, as well as how points are scored. This handy narrative also explains player positions, the coach's responsibilities, and officials' tasks, and includes informative sidebars such as a comparison of American and English water polo and types of fouls.




Polo - With One Hundred Illustrations from Photographs, and Several Diagrams


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This vintage book contains a comprehensive guide to polo. It includes information on all aspects of the game from its rules and strategies to expenses, choosing a pony, etiquette, and beyond. Although old, the information contained within this volume is timeless and will be of considerable utility to both beginners and experienced polo players. Contents include: "Knowledge of Rules," "Expenses of Polo," "Dangers of Polo," "Progress of Polo," "Polo Accessories," "The Polo Ground," "Club Management," "The Polo Pony," "Riding and Schooling," "Command of the Ball," "Duties of the Players," "Rules and Analysis," "Breeds of Ponies," et cetera. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on horses used for sport and utility.




How to Play Water Polo


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'How To Play Water Polo' is a must have resource for anyone learning or trying to perfect their water polo game.




The Photo-miniature


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SportSpectator Water Polo Guide


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This high-quality, laminated guide folds to an 8.5 x 3.5 inch brochure to fit easily into a pocket or purse, and expands to 8.5 x 17.5 inches to reveal a wealth of information. The content includes the history of water polo, field diagrams, player roles, basic rules and strategies, referee signals, and a glossary of useful termsthe essentials to understand and enjoy water polo.




Electric Pictures


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Written as part of the Worthing WOW festival celebrations, Electric Pictures commemorates 120 years of film in the Sussex coastal towns of Worthing and Shoreham, capturing the region's rich cinematic legacy and its place in British film history. From film-making pioneers through to blockbuster films and key events in the film history of the coast, this volume draws on research from film archives and local history resources to tell the story of the south coast film world. Richly illustrated and featuring contributions from local historians and film and theatre specialists, this book also includes an additional Heritage Trail guide that reveals key filming locations and the towns' cinemas.




New Photo-miniature


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