IRVINE, CA, August 6th 2007–Mikasa Sports USA the premier provider of water polo balls and the official supplier of water polo balls for the 2008 Olympic Games, USA Water Polo, and NCAA have come out with two training aides to better develop water polo athletes.

The first product  the “Hungarian Heavy Weight” is a 1 kilo ball used for shoulder, arm, and wrist training.  “This type of product has been used for years by the Hungarian water polo players and has contributed to their overwhelming success” said Jordan Poznick, Sales Manager for Mikasa Sports.  “Now American players interested in bettering their shot and overall arm strength have a product that can help them achieve this goal.”

Training exercises featuring Ricardo and Tony Azevedo using the Hungarian Heavy Weight ball can be seen at www.mikasasports.com/media/ and clicking on the “Hungarian Heavy Weight” video.

The second new MIKASA training product is the “ShotMaker”.  This innovative rebounder allows the athletes to shoot and receive passes in rapid succession.  “This product came about after seeing how little practice each player really gets shooting and receiving passes during a practice” said Poznick.  .

The ShotMaker is a versatile tool which can be used on the deck or the angle can be adjusted and players can throw against the ShotMaker while in the pool.

Visit www.mikasasports.com/media/ and click on the ShotMaker video to see Tony Azevedo doing a demo of the ShotMaker.

Mikasa Sports USA is a manufacturer and distributor of inflatable balls. Mikasa Sports USA has been providing high level athletic balls and equipment to North America since 1972.