The field of play is Seperated into differnt meters marked by colors along the side of the pool,
The goal line is a white line that will help the referees know if the bll is really in the goal.
A goal counts only when the ball goes completely across the goal line and into the goal. the ball is out of bounds if it
goes completely across the goal line and not into the goal
The 2-meter line is red and
No offensive player is allowed to swim inside of the 2-meter unless he/she has possession of the ball
The 5-meter line is yellow and
If a defensive player commits a foul inside of the 5-meter line, which prevents a "probable goal," the defensive player is
charged with a penalty (personal) foul and the opposing team is awarded a Five-Meter, also know as a penalty shot. If an
offensive player is fouled outside of the 5-meter line, the offensive player may pick up the ball and take an immediate
shot at the opponent's goal.
The Center line is also white just like the goal line, but this one marks
Mid-pool, After each goal is scored, play is re-started at this line.
Each team must have seven players (six field players and one goalkeeper) in the water when the game starts. Normally,
the home team wears white (or light colored) caps, starts the game to the left of the scoring table, and is on the left
portion of the scoreboard. The visiting team wears blue (or dark colored) caps, starts the game to the right of the scoring
table, and is on the right portion of the scoreboard. The goalkeepers wear red caps with earguards and numbers to match the
rest of their teammates. Either team may substitute players freely after a goal is scored, during a time-out, or between periods.
During actual play, substitutions must occur through the team's re-entry area (the corner of the pool in front of the team's bench).
(Fouls!)
The referees whistle two different kinds of fouls: minor (ordinary) fouls and major (personal) fouls. There is no limit to the number of minor
fouls a player may commit. In contrast, once a player has committed three major fouls, that player must leave the game and may not return.
BASIC RULES:
6 Field Players and 1 Goalie starts the game.
Field players must pass, catch, and shoot with only 1 hand. Goalies may use 2 hands.
Taking the ball under water when guarded is a turnover.
The official playing field is at least 25 yards long, 20 yards wide, and 7 feet deep.
Players may not touch the bottom or hang on the wall.
Games consist of 4 quarters and typically last 45 minutes to 1 hour.
There is a 30 second shot clock per possession.
Minor fouls occur frequently and result in a free pass. There is no limit to minor fouls.
After 3 major fouls (ejections), a player may not return to the game.