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Water polo equipment

Little player equipment is needed to play water polo. Items required in water polo include:

• Ball: A water polo ball is constructed of waterproof material to allow it to float on the water. The cover has a special texture so it won't slip from the hands of a player. The size of the ball is different for men's, women's and junior games.
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Field player cap		Goalkeeper cap

• Caps: A water polo cap is used to protect the players' heads and ears, and to identify them. Visiting team field players wear numbered white caps, and home team field players wear numbered dark colored, or black caps. Both starting goalkeepers wear red caps (sometimes quartered), numbered "1" (substitute goalies caps are numbered either "13" for FINA international play or "15" for NCAA play) Caps are fitted with ear protectors.
  
• Goals: Two goals are needed in order to play water polo. These can either be put on the side of the pool, or in the pool using floaters.
• Mouthguard: The use of a mouthguard is recommended due to the extreme amount of contact involved with water polo.
• Swimwear: Male water polo players often wear swim briefs or Speedo's. Some players prefer to wear 2 briefs for more security during play. Female players must wear a one-piece swimsuit. Most of these suits do not have straps as normal suits, but are zipper-backed. This is to prevent other players from pulling them under or pulling past them while they are swimming  

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