Before World War II, two kinds of water polo were played: the water-soccer type, which used a fully inflated ball, weighing between 400 and 450 grams (14 and 16 ounces), and emphasized skillful passing; and the rugged body-contact style of play favoured in the United States, using a semi-inflated ball, with the premium placed on retaining possession.
With a commitment to team defense and a style that places a premium on precision passing, puck possession and a go-go offense, the Tigers upset second-seeded Denver, 2-1, aNew Hampshireire, 6-2, in the East Regional two weeks ago.
Space had been at a premium and Harlequins, for all their possession, had only twice looked like breaking through.
Points and possession were at a premium in the first quarter.
The visitors started impressively and enjoyed the majority of the possession but chances were at a premium early on.
Inverness continued ti enjoy the bulk of possession but they found space at a premium as Dundee worked so hard to deny them any chance to trouble Rab Douglas.
Trained in the Soviet Union under the CSKA Moscow hockey program, Bure's playing style reflected the speed, skill and puck possession that the Soviets held at a premium.
But, for all their increased possession in the second half, chances were still at a premium.
Since Danielle moved back in, their home insurance premium has shot up by £200 a year because of additional possessions and added wear and tear.
Pep Guardiola's Bayern play a possession-based tiki-taka style like Barcelona, placing a premium on controlling the ball and pressing the other team deep into their own half.
Goal-scoring opportunities were at a premium in the first half, mostly because Uzbekistan were unable to make the most of their dominance of possession, often choosing to shoot from long range.
