Glossary of water polo

The following terms are used in water polo.

Rules below reflect the latest FINA Water Polo Rules.

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4-2 Offense in Man up situation
Corner throw from the 2 meter line
Attacker (7) advances the ball by dribbling
Catching a dry pass
Goalie eggbeatering up to block a shot.
Action in the hole : Hole D (6) and Hole set (3)
The lob shot
Penalty throw
Defender (2) is sinking attacker with the ball
Swimoff or sprint to begin play
Attacker (7 white) walking in the ball
Attacker (white cap) reaches for a wet pass while boxing out her defender