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What is Re-entry area in Water Polo?

The marked corner of the pool near a team's own goal line where excluded players wait out their 20 seconds and where substitutions during play are made. Re-entering early or from the wrong place brings a further sanction.

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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