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What is Man-down in Water Polo?

Defending 5-on-6 during a teammate's exclusion. The defence collapses into a compact zone in front of goal, conceding long-range shots to protect the close-range ones, and tries to survive the 20 seconds.

Related terms

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