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Water polo

Mike Walsh — Mon, 06 Jun 2022 21:11:23 +0000

high endurance sport with soccer-like strategy played in the pool; forward, backs and goalies try to throw a ball into the opponent’s net; players are not allowed to touch the bottom of the pool while playing

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Starter

Mike Walsh — Mon, 06 Jun 2022 21:11:23 +0000

the official at a meet responsible for starting each heat and calling the next heat to the blocks

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Streamline

Mike Walsh — Mon, 06 Jun 2022 21:11:23 +0000

position used to gain maximum distance during a start and/or push off from the wall in which the swimmer’s body is as tight as it can be

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Stroke & Turn Judge

Mike Walsh — Mon, 06 Jun 2022 21:11:23 +0000

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synchronized swimming

Mike Walsh — Mon, 06 Jun 2022 21:11:23 +0000

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Taper

Mike Walsh — Mon, 06 Jun 2022 21:11:23 +0000

final preparation phase prior to major competition; an older more experienced swimmer will shave his entire body to reduce resistance in the water

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Time Trial

Mike Walsh — Mon, 06 Jun 2022 21:11:23 +0000

a time-only swim, not part of a regular meet

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Touch Pad

Mike Walsh — Mon, 06 Jun 2022 21:11:23 +0000

large sensitive board at the end of each lane where a swimmer’s touch is registered and sent electronically to the timing system

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