

If an offensive player is fouled outside of the 5-meter line, the offensive player may pick up the ball and take an immediate shot at the opponent's goal (i.e., two players do not have to touch the ball before a goal can be scored) If a defensive player commits a foul inside of the 5-meter line, which prevents a "probable goal," the defensive player is charged with a penalty (personal) foul and the opposing team is awarded a penalty throw (a "5-meter"). No offensive player is allowed to swim inside of the 2-meter line unless he/she has possession of the ball

The field of play is segmented into zones marked by colored markings along the side of the pool:Ī goal counts only when the ball goes completely across the goal line and into the goal (close does not count) the ball is out of bounds if it goes completely across the goal line and not into the goal Despite these regulations, many non-standard (smaller) courses are in use throughout the USA. Understanding the Game | Basic Terms & Diagrams | Spectator Guide | Water Polo Basic Coaching ManualĪ standard (championship) course is 30m x 20m for men and 25m x 20m for women.
