Water polo is a team water sport. The game consists of 4 quarters in which the two teams attempt to score goals by throwing the ball into their opposition's goal, with the team that scores the most goals winning the game.
A team consists of 6 field players and one goalkeeper in the water at any one time. In addition to this, teams may have substitute players , including up to one substitute goalkeeper. Water polo is typically played in an all-deep pool , and players need considerable stamina and endurance to play the game.