How Do You Pump Fake A Water Polo Ball?
Look like you’re about to shoot the ball without compromising your ability to actually shoot quickly. Hold the ball underneath and behind your head in a ready-to-shoot position, facing the goal. Eggbeater up high in the water, but not so high that you cannot sustain it for the duration of your fakes. Swing your elbow forward quickly, without moving your shoulder or hand. The purpose of this is to get the goalie to lunge after the fake shot, leaving one side of the cage exposed. Many goalies watch the shooter’s elbow to forecast the shot. By moving only your elbow, you keep your shoulder ready to shoot at any instant. Shoot the ball when the goalie falls for a fake, or when the goalie thinks you are going to fake. Hold the ball underneath and behind your head in a ready-to-shoot position, facing the goal. Eggbeater up high in the water, but not so high that you cannot sustain it throughout the duration of your fake. Swing your whole arm from the shoulder just like you would for a real s
