Inner Tube Water Polo is a variation of traditional water polo that is played with players sitting on large inflatable inner tubes in a pool or other body of water. The inner tubes provide a unique challenge and add a fun element to the game. The sport is usually played at the recreational or non-competitive level, and is particularly popular among college students and young adults.
The game is typically played between two teams of six players each, including a goalkeeper. Players sit on inner tubes and use their hands to pass and shoot a ball toward the opposing team's goal. The objective is to score goals by throwing the ball into the opposing team's net, while also preventing the other team from scoring.
The rules of Inner Tube Water Polo are similar to traditional water polo, but there are some differences to accommodate the use of inner tubes. For example, players cannot leave their inner tubes during the game, and they are not allowed to hold onto the goalposts or the sides of the pool.
Similar Sports
- Water Polo — a team sport played in swimming pools, the aim is to pass the ball over the water and into the goal net.
- Water Basketball — a mix of basketball and water polo played in a swimming pool with basketball goals.
- Canoe Polo — players in kayaks attempt to score by throwing or hitting a ball through a goal suspended two meters above the water.
- Water Volleyball — a team sport derived from volleyball in which the games are played in water.
- Kayak Football — participants in kayaks attempt to get a small soft football into the end zone.
- Open Water Swimming — competitive swimming races conducted over various distances (10km at the Olympics) held in rivers, lakes and oceans.
Related Pages
- Complete list of sports
- The Encyclopedia of Sports