Water basketball is a water sport which mixes the rules of basketball and water polo. Ideated and promoted by Italian teacher Francesco Rizzuto in 1986, it is played in a swimming pool. Teams of five players each must shoot at the goal with a ball within a certain time after gaining possession.

In the USA, Brazil, and Europe, some amatorial matches are organized to develop this sport.

In 2005, the Italian Federation of Basketball recognized it as a form of basketball.

In the Netherlands, people have been playing water basketball (known there as waterbasketbal) since the 1970s. Besides regular tournaments, they also organize a national championship where the best teams compete for the official Dutch Waterbasketbal championship title.

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Wed Jul 15 02:39:11 2009
Water polo, Basketball Then Baseball, next year?
Q. I am moving to a new school next year. I will be a junior in high school. I want to focus on playing sports that year, because its something I haven't took serious. Primarily, I want to take part in three sports: Water polo, Basketball, and Baseball. So this summer will be huge for me in terms of preparing myself for doing this. Should I go for it? Have any of you played multiple sports in a year? Is it really hectic? Basically how can I improve my overall athletiscm starting now, so that I will have an edge over the competition? By the way, I have a full sized pool, basketball court and baseball field near my house. So I have that covered. one of my main problems is that none of my family or friends like these sports or like to practice… [cont.]
Asked by Hoops Hero - Thu Feb 14 15:16:58 2008 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. For water polo: the best thing you can do on your own is swim and egg beater! Just try to build up your swimming and egg beater endurance. You should also get a water polo ball and dribble it while you swim... If you have access to a water polo goal, practice shooting and work on controlling your shots. Aim for something, like a towel hanging over the top corners. Good luck!
Answered by swimmy045 - Thu Feb 14 17:51:57 2008

A liquid that will never grow algae/go bad? Or how to make water this way (not for drinking)?
Q. I am thinking about making a basketball with water inside. I was wondering what liquid I could fill it with that would never go bad. Thanks
Asked by jo j - Fri Mar 28 13:39:09 2008 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Rubbing alcohol. Also won't freeze. It won't bounce well though.
Answered by crapwonk - Fri Mar 28 21:39:05 2008

How much water should I drink per day?
Q. Im a sophmor ein high school and I weigh 150 pounds and I excercise 2 hours everyday after school for basketball practice. How much water should I be drinking every day?
Asked by Burton Rider - Tue Jan 27 12:18:35 2009 - - 7 Answers - 0 Comments

A. 8 8ounce glasses per day
Answered by timmaahhh420 - Tue Jan 27 12:22:49 2009

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