The ball is exactly the same size. The object of each game is to put the ball in the other team's net. Sharp passing is critical.
Players advance the ball by passing or dribbling.
Shots on goal are launched with hurtling speed, and goals can be scored with virtually any part of the body. Whereas the hand is taboo in soccer, water polo more specifically outlaws the clenched fist. Otherwise, just close the eyes and imagine the same ebb and flow, the same scoring pace, perhaps even the same plays at work. The game Water polo is played between two teams of seven players trying to defend their goal while scoring at the other's end of the pool. Players are not allowed to touch the bottom or sides of the pool and instead must swim or tread water the entire game.