Girls’ Water Polo Solidifies Team Communication

SIDNEY AUNG
Staff Writer
The girls’ JV water polo team looks forward to their next Almont League game after their 4-19 loss to Mark Keppel. The team is content with various areas of their game but realize that there are plenty of areas that need improvement.
During practice, the Lady Moors are working hard to improve efficiency in running their offensive and defensive plays by performing intensive drills. These drills also pave the way towards better communication and teamwork, which the team believes to be the key to a successful performance.
“Water polo is not an individual sport. Communication is crucial; everyone needs to be on the same page, working towards a common goal,” said Head Coach Sarah Duran.
The team is working towards reaching a higher level of comfort with one another. The coaches want to instill confidence in the team and encourage players to speak their mind about winning strategies. During both offense and defense, it is crucial that they communicate with each other to promote awareness. This contributes to fewer turnovers, more steals and smarter defense.
“Defense plays a huge role in determining the outcomes of matches. If we play solid defense, our offense will come naturally,” said set Kristen Moore.
Although the Lady Moors are coming into their next game with a 1-2 record, they are hoping to play the rest of the season out with a competitive spirit while gaining experience along the way.