Rule Changes in Water Polo – History, FINA 2018 New Rules, and Literature Review
Mark Li1, *, James Graham2
Article Information
Identifiers and Pagination:
Year: 2021Volume: 14
First Page: 82
Last Page: 85
Publisher ID: TOSSJ-14-82
DOI: 10.2174/1875399X02114010082
Article History:
Received Date: 6/2/2021Revision Received Date: 6/7/2021
Acceptance Date: 30/7/2021
Electronic publication date: 17/11/2021
Collection year: 2021
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Abstract
Water polo has recently encountered extensive challenges, including possible banishment from the Olympics. To meet the challenges, major rule changes have been implemented. This perspective is to provide a literature review of the impact of rule changes on water polo gameplay. An emerging and relatively small body of research has demonstrated significantly enhanced game dynamics and outcomes as intended by recent rule changes. The water polo community needs more analytical research on the impact of the latest rule changes approved in 2018.