Four free water polo tools covering score tracking, shot efficiency, calorie burn, and positions. Suitable for players, coaches, and those new to the sport.
Water polo basics
Water polo is played 7-a-side (6 outfield players plus a goalkeeper) in a pool typically 30m × 20m for men's and 25m × 17m for women's international competition. Players continuously tread water using the eggbeater kick — no player except the goalkeeper may touch the pool floor or wall during active play. Games consist of four 8-minute periods. A shot clock limits each team to 30 seconds of possession. Goals are scored by throwing the ball into a floating goal 3m × 0.9m.
All water polo tools
4Water Polo Score Tracker
Track a water polo match across four quarters with goal counters for both teams.
Open toolWater Polo Shot Efficiency Calculator
Calculate shooting efficiency — goals as a percentage of shots attempted.
Open toolWater Polo Calorie Calculator
Estimate calories burned playing water polo by intensity and bodyweight.
Open toolWater Polo Positions Guide
Understand the water polo positions and their roles in attack and defence.
Open toolFrequently asked questions
How deep is the water in water polo?
FINA regulations require the water to be at least 1.8m (6 feet) deep so that players cannot touch the bottom. Most international competition pools are 2m or deeper. The depth requirement is fundamental to the sport — it ensures all players must continuously tread water, which is the defining physical challenge of water polo.
What is the eggbeater kick?
The eggbeater kick is the technique used to tread water in water polo. Each leg makes an alternating circular motion (like the blades of an eggbeater), generating upward lift that raises the body out of the water. A strong eggbeater can lift an experienced player's torso above waist height, enabling them to block shots and reach for the ball. It is the foundational physical skill of the sport and typically takes months of dedicated practice to develop effectively.
How many goals are scored in a typical water polo match?
Elite men's international matches typically end with combined scores of 12–20 goals (6–10 per team). Women's matches are similar. At club level the range is wider. Goalkeepers in water polo have a save rate of approximately 30–35% at elite level — significantly lower than most other goal sports — because of the scoring opportunities created by the 30-second shot clock and the difficulty of goalkeeping in water.