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What is Corner throw in Water Polo?

The restart awarded to the attack from the 2-metre mark when a defender (other than in defined goalkeeper situations) sends the ball over the goal line. It restarts the attack close to goal with a shortened shot clock.

Related terms

Eggbeater kickSprint (swim-off)Shot clock (possession clock)Exclusion (kick-out)Man-up (power play, 6-on-5)Man-downOrdinary foulFree throw
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