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What is Press defence in Water Polo?

A defensive scheme marking every attacker tightly all over the field, denying easy perimeter passes and the entry pass to the hole set. It creates steals but risks exclusions from the constant contact.

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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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