The Complete Handbook of Water Polo

Water polo demands expertise across multiple domains: the rules themselves, the equipment that meets official standards, facility design and maintenance, player development strategy, and increasingly, the business of running a program or supplying the sport. Existing resources scatter this knowledge across rule books, equipment catalogs, and coaching forums—or omit it entirely.

This handbook consolidates what coaches, facility managers, athletes, and entrepreneurs actually need: how water polo works at a fundamental level; what differentiates equipment and facilities; how to evaluate and maintain them; which brands and suppliers exist and how they're positioned; where the sport is headed; and how to troubleshoot the problems that actually occur. Every entry is grounded in real practice, not marketing or theory.

Whether you're a new coach building your first program, a facility manager adding or renovating a pool, an athlete serious about equipment choices, or a business operator exploring opportunities in water polo, this handbook gives you the information to make decisions confidently.