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What is Penalty shootout in Water Polo?

The tie-breaker for drawn knockout matches: teams alternate 5-metre penalty throws, then sudden death if still level. Goalkeepers study shooters' habits for exactly this scenario.

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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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