Open AccessRule Changes in Water Polo – History, FINA 2018 New Rules, and Literature Review
Author(s) -
Mark Li,
James Graham
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
the open sports sciences journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.225
H-Index - 12
ISSN - 1875-399X
DOI - 10.2174/1875399x02114010082
Subject(s) - water polo , perspective (graphical) , computer science , artificial intelligence , medicine , physical therapy
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.