Tactical and technical performance indicators in elite waterpolo - Abstract

The development of the team’s performance level in Water Polo requires a deep understanding of the game and a consequent analysis of each individual player’s performance. Nonetheless the fact that the number of studies related to Water Polo tactics as been increasing, the diversity of observation and analysis methodologies make difficult the comparison of the obtained data. The purpose of the present study is to state the main actions that leads to success in Water Polo matches. By accomplishing a bibliographic review of the most actual studies, it were identified the critical actions conducted by Water Polo players that leaded to high performance levels. Additionally, it was suggested future topics of interest. It was concluded that the contra attack and the development of situations of temporal numerical superiority (with higher scoring percentages when comparing to lower level teams) were the actions that directly correlates with success and, therefore, determines the games final results. The lower level teams seems to show difficulties in situations of temporal numerical superiority, both in offensive and defensives phases, as well as demonstrate lower success in defensive block situations.