The Arc

• Sport
• Upper Secondary (Key Stage 4)
• BTEC

Position & Movement

Coach Developer Introduction

Michael Bradley

Sharlene Urry

Our Intended Learning Outcomes

• Be able to coach the Arc set up positions 1-6.
• Demonstrate the movement responsibilities of each position
• Devise a suitable Drill to deliver expected movement within each of the positions 1-6 

What is the arc? Why are we learning about this?

The arc is the formation we use when moving into attack.

By staying in these positions, we give each other space and a better chance to score goals.

The Positions

2M

5M

2M

5M

Right Wing

1

2.

Right Driver

(Right-hand side)

2

-Center Back 

-Top of the Arc

3

Left Driver 

(Left-hand side)

4

Left Wing

5

-Center Forward

-Hole Man

6

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What's my Job?

2M

5M

2M

5M

Right Wing

1

Left Wing

5

The wing players occupy positions on the sides of the pool, getting as close to the 2 meter line as possible. By moving closer to the goal line, these players can create scoring opportunities by making passes to the hole man or to the drivers.

What's my Job?

2M

5M

2M

5M

2.

Right Driver

(Right-hand side)

2

Left Driver 

(Left-hand side)

4

Drivers are positioned 5-6 meters away from the goal typically in line with the goal posts. Their main objective is to help facilitate the offense by making strategic passes to the hole man or wings, swimming to new positions to create movement, or taking outside shots on the goal.

What's my Job?

2M

5M

2M

5M

Center Back 

Top of the Arc

3

On offense the hole back plays at the top of the arc (also known as ‘point’), facilitates passes, and can take outside shots on the goal.

What's my Job?

2M

5M

2M

5M

Center Forward 

6

The hole man lines up 2 meters in front of the goal directly in the center of the cage. One of the main objectives a water polo offense is to pass the ball to the hole man. This position has one of the highest chances of scoring a goal or earning an ejection, resulting in a man up opportunity.

The Positions

2M

5M

2M

5M

Right Wing

1

2.

Right Driver

(Right-hand side)

2

-Center Back 

-Top of the Arc

3

Left Driver 

(Left-hand side)

4

Left Wing

5

-Center Forward

-Hole Man

6