How Do You Swim With A Water Polo Ball?
The key to swimming with a water polo ball is to swim head-high freestyle and carry the ball on the wake of water in front of you. Swim head-high freestyle (see “How to Swim Head-High Freestyle”). Position the ball in front of you as you swim. A small wake of water is created in front of your chest as you swim head-high freestyle. The ball should ride easily on this water. Keep your head high out of the water, looking over the top of the ball. Extend your strokes past the ball as you swim, keeping the ball corralled in your arms. Your body should not need to touch the ball as you swim.
