How should your lead hand finish a lunge? Is it pinky first or palm down first?Jack Bowen Lunge Videothewaterpologoalie@gmail.comthewaterpologoalie.substack.com--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/water

018 - Two Hand Tennis Ball Toss Drills

Sep 25th, 2023 2m 55s

A hand-eye drill that can be used as part of a long warm-up or part of a conditioning session when you add a weight belt.Original VideoThe Water Polo Goalie [email protected] Send in a voice message: https://pod

017 - Center Shot to Outside Shot Hip Transition Shooting Drill

Sep 4th, 2023 4m 36s

A shooting drill to work on quick hip and body transitions for shots out of the center and shots from the perimeter.Original Write-upCenter Shot to Outside Shot Hip Transition Shooting DrillSubscribe to The Water Polo Goalie--- Send in

016 - A Blocking Drill to Train Our Eyes to Follow the Ball

Aug 28th, 2023 4m 34s

You can't block what you can't see!This is a progressive drill to train water polo goalies top keep their eye on the ball and follow it into their block.The gear needed is a water polo ball and a fat black market to write capitalized letters

015 - The Difference Between the M-Drop & the Brescia Zone

Aug 21st, 2023 6m 54s

The main differences between the classic M-Drop zone versus the newer Brescia Zone being run by national teams and professional teams.Original PostIs It an M-Drop or the Brescia Zone?Subscribe to the new website/newsletterwww.thewaterpolo

014 - Is going to a camp a good recruiting move? And some insight on the recruiting process

Mar 2nd, 2022 9m 41s

This week's question is one I answered on Reddit."I'm currently a goalie in junior year, starting to do things like email coaches trying to get recruited, and a lot of the field players on my team go to clinics like tony Azevedo, or Wolf Wigo'

013 - How to be More Vocal and Directive of Teammates

Jan 24th, 2022 19m 43s

The question this week comes from Susan."I’d love some help and advice on how to be more vocal and directive of team mates as a goalie. Other than counting down the clock, and asking team mates to press or help defend (hands up), I am often no

012 - The 10, 10, & 10 Defense Framework and What You Want to Achieve in Each Stage

Dec 27th, 2021 13m 28s

The 10, 10, & 10 framework is a way to think about your defensive possession. You're breaking the shot clock into thirds.10 seconds in the initial change of possession & transition.10 seconds with the offense in the frontcourt but not full

011 - How to Build Stronger Legs with Limited Pool Time

Dec 13th, 2021 7m 40s

Harper has this episode's question. "I want to become stronger in my legs, especially my eggbeater, but I find it hard to get pool time, especially on my own. What are some workouts on land, or what should my workouts focus on to build strength

010 - What is the Nastiest Shot & The Do's and Don'ts for Highlight Reels

Nov 9th, 2020 11m 1s

What are the nastiest type of shots to block from the goalie perspective and some do's and don't when making a highlight reel.LinksOriginal Question from RedditDenes Varga Hesi shots and other highlightsLeave me an audio messagehttps://anc

009 - How Does a Smaller Goalie Standout?

Oct 27th, 2020 10m 4s

Francis wants to know how does a shorter goalie stand out and play better than goalies who are much taller than him? How does a shorter goalie train to play at a college level?The Water Polo Goal KeeperJack Bowen's Kap7 Tip of the Week Angle

008 - A Coaching/Life Update and What Do You Do If You Don't Have a Goalie

Sep 3rd, 2020 13m 30s

I have some exciting life changing news to share and how this affects the upcoming water polo season for me. Then if your season is starting and you don't have a true goalie on your team what do you do? How do you find an effective solution to

007 - How to Read and Play a One on One Shot

Jul 31st, 2020 17m 8s

How to read a one on nobody or one on one shot. How to tell when a player will go for an of the water quick wrist shot or when they will drop their hips and rear back for a normal shot. Then after making your read how do you play the two situat

006 - Tiger Woods or Roger Federer? When Should You Focus on a Single Sport?

Jul 14th, 2020 17m 12s

Which way is the best path to become the best athlete you can be? Should you be like Tiger Woods or like Roger Federer?Range: Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized WorldLeave me an audio messagehttps://anchor.fm/waterpologoalie/messageOr

005 - What to Say to Your Teammates Pre-Game, Mid-Game, and Post-Game?

Jun 29th, 2020 17m 8s

We have our first question from a listener. Megan asks what do you say to your team pre-game, mid-game, and post-game to get your teammates to force the weakest shooter on the opposing team to take the shot. Megan also asks how do you get into

004 - How Do You Block a Penalty Shot?

Jun 15th, 2020 11m 23s

How do you block a penalty shot? In this episode, I'll run through all my tips and strategies to improve your odds of blocking a penalty shot.Leave me an audio messagehttps://anchor.fm/waterpologoalie/messageOr email me your questionthewate

003 - What Water Polo Goalie Camps Do I Recommend & What am I Looking for in a Goalie to Play at the Next Level?

Jun 2nd, 2020 11m 10s

What water polo camps and water polo goalie specific camps do I recommend? And I explain the big benefit I see in going to a camp. Then I answer a question I get from high school coaches about what I look for in a goalie to see if they have pot

002 - How Do I Get Better and Why This Question is Tough For Me to Answer

May 25th, 2020 12m 48s

The most common question I get is "how do I get better at being a goalie"? I'll explain why this is a tough question to answer but then I get into the usual generic answers and expand on them. But I also talk about how to ask more specific ques

001 - How to Stay in Shape and Improve Your Skills During Coronavirus

May 25th, 2020 9m 47s

In the very first episode of Ask The Water Polo Goalie, I'm going to answer my own question. How to keep my goalies in shape and improve their skills during coronavirus and the shelter in place orders?If you have a question about being a water

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