Author: L. de B. Handley

Publisher: Read Books Ltd

Published: 2017-09-15

Total Pages: 130

ISBN-13: 1473340071

This vintage book contains a comprehensive guide to playing water polo. Primarily designed for the beginner, it gives instructions on preparatory work, rules and strategy, as well as providing some historical information on the development of the game. This profusely illustrated guide is ideal for those with little previous experiences and is not to be missed by collectors of vintage sporting literature. Contents include: "Introduction", "Evolution of the American Game", "How the Game is Played To-day in America", "Preparatory Work", "How to Develop the Green Player", "Choosing the Players", "Developing the Team", "On Fouling", "Preparing for a Contest", "A Few Points for the Game", and "American Rules of Water Polo". Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive and we are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern edition.