Blue Mountains Water Polo Club

BMWP Training Info

Mens / Ladies City Teams Summer Training - 2009/10

Mens 4th, 5th & 6th grades: Training Monday night at Ripples St Marys
Swim Set 7pm -7:30pm (all players encouraged to attend)
Training 7:30pm-9pm

Girls U14s: Training Thursday night at Ripples St Marys
Training 7:00pm-8:00pm, followed by Swim Set 8.00pm-830pm (all players must attend swim set)

Ladies - All Teams: Training Thursday night at Ripples St Marys
Swim Set 7:00pm-8:00pm (all players must attend)
Training 8:00pm-9:00pm

Under 16 Coaching

Has changed - now Wednesday nights at Ripples Pool (St Marys) from 7.00 - 8.00 pm

Coaching for all players from 10 to 16 years of age.........only pool entry costs

We are pleased to announce that Chris Artini (father of Ben, coach of Vegemite Kids) is starting up a coaching clinic on Wednesday nights for all interested boys & girls aged 10 to 16 years old. Chris has great credentials having played for Iran, is an ex-Olympian and played in our Australian National League. He is currently playing for Blue Mountains in M4.

This coaching session is an opportunity for our young players to learn more ball handling, tactics and defence skills. Please speak to Jenny Dooley or Chris Artini if your child is interested.

Ed's Coaching Tips

When to Shoot
There are many physical attributes involved in shooting. There is also a great variety of shots that can be taken. They are the easy bits. Knowing when to shoot, and importantly, when not to shoot are vital components to a team strategy. 1. Shoot when you are in a good position. If you aren't – don’t. 2. Shoot when the goalie is out of position 3. Shoot when you are supposed to at the end of a set play or a powerplay 4. Shoot when you have manoeuvred the guard into a bad position 5. Know your shooting strength and use it 6. Know the percentages and make the shot difficult for the goalie. Low percentage shots just give the ball to your opponents 7. Know the game position and take the appropriate shooting decision 8. Watch the clocks and take the appropriate shooting decision 9. Watch the position of your team mates. Don’t shoot if missing will put them in a bad position. Unless you score !! 10. Watch the orientation of the defenders – are they sweating on a shot for a fast break?

When to Shoot

There are many physical attributes involved in shooting. There is also a great variety of shots that can be taken. They are the easy bits. Knowing when to shoot, and importantly, when not to shoot are vital components to a team strategy.

1. Shoot when you are in a good position. If you aren't – don’t.
2. Shoot when the goalie is out of position
3. Shoot when you are supposed to at the end of a set play or a powerplay
4. Shoot when you have manoeuvred the guard into a bad position
5. Know your shooting strength and use it
6. Know the percentages and make the shot difficult for the goalie. Low percentage shots just give the ball to your opponents
7. Know the game position and take the appropriate shooting decision
8. Watch the clocks and take the appropriate shooting decision
9. Watch the position of your team mates. Don’t shoot if missing will put them in a bad position. Unless you score !!
10. Watch the orientation of the defenders – are they sweating on a shot for a fast break?

Good Outside Shooting
Main Points 1. Get as high as possible out of the water. 2. Lead the movement with the opposite shoulder. 3. Pull through with the opposite arm as the shooting arm starts forward. 4. Rotate the hips and pull the weight forward with the stomach. 5. Have a relaxed shooting arm. 6. Fully extend the shooting arm at the point of release. 7. Snap the wrist through the ball as it leaves the hand. Mechanics The shoulder, elbow, and wrist joints are all in use. The power starts from the body (shoulder, stomach & hips) and legs and is transferred to the arm at the shoulder joint. The body transfers power into the shoulder joint and into the arm out through the elbow, wrist and to the fingers which release the ball so it can fly. The faster the hand is traveling at the point of release the faster the ball will go. Good hand speed at the point of release is vital. As the shooter reaches the point of release snap the wrist through the ball. Crack your wrist almost like snapping a whip. Practice throwing about three quarter speed so you the arm is relaxed and whipped through. The finger should be pointed down and the wrist will be bent way forward so the fingers should hit the water ahead of the palm of the hand.

Good Outside Shooting

Main Points
1. Get as high as possible out of the water.
2. Lead the movement with the opposite shoulder.
3. Pull through with the opposite arm as the shooting arm starts forward.
4. Rotate the hips and pull the weight forward with the stomach.
5. Have a relaxed shooting arm.
6. Fully extend the shooting arm at the point of release.
7. Snap the wrist through the ball as it leaves the hand.

Mechanics
The shoulder, elbow, and wrist joints are all in use. The power starts from the body (shoulder, stomach & hips) and legs and is transferred to the arm at the shoulder joint. The body transfers power into the shoulder joint and into the arm out through the elbow, wrist and to the fingers which release the ball so it can fly. The faster the hand is traveling at the point of release the faster the ball will go.
Good hand speed at the point of release is vital. As the shooter reaches the point of release snap the wrist through the ball. Crack your wrist almost like snapping a whip. Practice throwing about three quarter speed so you the arm is relaxed and whipped through. The finger should be pointed down and the wrist will be bent way forward so the fingers should hit the water ahead of the palm of the hand.

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