The rules of water polo have been repeatedly changed and refined in order to improve the dynamism and entertainment of the game. Currently, they are reviewed every 4 years, if necessary, additions and changes are made.

Team line-ups

The total number of declared players in one team is 11-13 athletes. Six field players and a goalkeeper play on the field. Players are replaced in case of injury or during game breaks.

There are certain rules of conduct for the goalkeeper. He has the right to hit the ball with his fist, take it with both hands, but he cannot swim across the middle line, touch the ball beyond it. After fixing an offside position, the goalkeeper must throw the ball in between the posts.

The raised red flag by line referees signals the correct formation of the teams, after which the chief referee starts the game with a whistle, throws the ball into the middle of the field. After a goal is scored, the match is restarted with a throw-in at the halfway line with the players in their own half.

According to the rules of water polo, each team has the right to a minute time-out, which can be taken by the coach if his team is in possession of the ball. Athletes are given 25 (30) seconds to attack. If during this period there was a throw of the ball on goal, the countdown resumes again.

Playing field, ball, equipment

The site is a rectangle on the water field. Its dimensions:

• Length - 30 m;
• Width - 20 m;
• Depth - not less than 1.8 m.

Marked on the field middle line, goal line and 2, 4, 7-meter markings. On the edge playing area 2 meters from the referee there is a re-entry zone for substitution players or after removal.

The goals are mounted in the middle of the goalkeeper's line, they are two posts with a crossbar. They are painted white, the height is 90 centimeters above the water level, the width between the sides is 3 m. The weight of the ball in water polo is 0.4-0.45 kg, its diameter is from 65 to 71 cm.

Ammunition for water polo players consists of swimming equipment and special caps that differ in color from the opponents' team and the ball. The numbers of the participants are indicated on the hats. Goalkeepers wear red caps with number 1.

Throws (hitting)

A goal is scored if the ball is completely on target behind the goal line. A goal can be scored with any part of the body, if before that it was touched by the palm of at least two participants in the match. A goal after a corner, controversial or free draw is counted if the second player in the field threw the ball purposefully.

After the athlete has knocked the ball over his own goal line, a corner kick is awarded. It is carried out by opponents from the mark of the 2-meter line, where not one athlete at this moment, except for the goalkeeper, should be.

After injuries, ambiguous violations, the referee may appoint a controversial rally. The players of both teams are at the same distance from the place of the throw-in, the referee throws the ball into this zone. After he touched the water, the athletes have the right to touch him.

Errors and violations

• Immersion of the ball completely in the water;
• A field player striking the ball with his fist or receiving it with both hands;
• Pass to a partner who is ahead of the passer within the two-meter zone of the opponent;
• Active participation in the gameplay of an athlete who walks along the bottom or pushes off from it;
• Interfering with the movement of an opponent without the ball;
• Exceeding the time limit for conducting an attack;
• The goalkeeper touches the ball in the opponent's half.

Such fouls are punished with a free throw.

Dismissal violations include fouls such as tackling, hard blocking, interference with a free throw and a corner throw, and rough treatment of an opponent. The participant is removed for 15 (20) seconds of pure time without the right to substitute.

Removal before the end of the match is practiced in case of unsportsmanlike and rude behavior of athletes in relation to other players, referees, spectators.

Offenses punishable by a free throw from the 4-meter line:

• Prevention of taking one's own goal in violation of the rules;
• The appearance of a substitute or sent-off player with a violation of timing;
• Influencing the coach's game against the rules;
• Rough game.

For three personal fouls, the athlete is removed from the field until the end of the match with the right to substitute.

Judges

Water polo matches are officiated by a team of referees, which consists of two main referees, a timekeeper, linesmen. The chief referee is responsible and controls the beginning of the games, putting the ball into play, the behavior of the players, scoring.

The timekeepers monitor the attack time, the correctness of substitutions and removals. Judges announce their decisions with whistles and flags of different colors.

In Russia, the first competitions were held in 1910 in the suburbs of St. Petersburg.

In the USSR in the early years Soviet power this sport was common among sailors. It was in the marine divisions of Moscow and Leningrad that the first teams were created.

The original rules of the game in the USSR were developed in 1924, since that time, competitions between the water polo teams of Leningrad and Moscow have become regular.

Since 1928 these competitions are included in the list of competitions All-Union Spartakiad. Later they entered to the GTO complex.

Water Polo Federation in Russian Federation established in 1991. Under her leadership, national championships are held, including the Cup of Russia.

How to play correctly

To make the game more dynamic and exciting, the competition rules reviewed every 3-4 years. Thus, previously allowed power moves during the game were canceled, the area of ​​the playing field was reduced, and adjustments were made to the duration of the game periods.

Briefly about the essence of the game

At the start of a new period competitions, a raffle is held. National teams line up near their gates, the projectile is located in the center.

At the referee's command one player per team seeks to take possession of the ball faster than the opponent and start attacking the opposing team.

Each attack is given twenty five seconds. If during this time the team manages to throw the projectile towards the goal and captures it again, then the countdown 25 seconds resumes. In case of a successful throw, the team that scored the goal starts the game from the center of the pool.

During a match, athletes, with the exception of the goalkeeper, not allowed to take the ball with both hands. Players pass the sports equipment to each other with one hand, or they can swim and push it in front of them through the water. A goal can be scored with any part of the body, except for the hand clenched into a fist. When carrying out an attack and scoring a goal into the goal, at least two players must touch the ball with their hand.

in water polo prohibited:

• attack for an athlete who no ball;
• hold, drag, submerge, the opponent without the ball;
• sink the ball.

Teams change places before the third half of the main match and before the second period of the extra game.

The team that scores more goals against the opponent wins.

Compliance with the rules in competitions ensures panel of judges, which consists of two judges, side judges, timekeepers and a secretary. The referees control the course of the game by giving signals with a whistle or hand gestures. The secretary records all moments of the match in the protocol, the information referee voices and comments on the match. The match commissioner organizes and supervises refereeing.

How many teams

Participation in competitions at various levels all teams eligible to compete. Before the start of the competition, a draw is held, which determines the order of play for the teams. Two teams take part in each game of the water polo competition.

How many people are on each team

The composition of the water polo team 13 people, from which x seven major players, including the goalkeeper, and six spares.

Participates in the game six players and one goalkeeper. Spare players during the competition are on the bench, and at any moment they are ready to come on as a substitute.

The Role of the Players

The team captain is appointed the most experienced and senior player who is the team leader. He leads the rest of the athletes, setting the tone and pace of the competition.

The goalkeeper protects the goal from hitting the ball. He is allowed to take a sports equipment with both hands, hit the ball with his fist, unlike other players.

Field players during the match must score goals against the opponent. They are allowed to pass the ball to each other to achieve the goal.

Photo 1. Goalkeeper in the men's water polo team. The athlete tries to catch the ball thrown by the opponent.

Number of halves

The competition is divided into four halves. The stopwatch starts from the moment the player touches the ball. In the event of a tie at the end of the match, two more extra periods are assigned.

The duration of each half and the time of the entire game according to the regulations

Each half of the main game lasts for eight minutes. In the event of a tie, the scores are assigned two extra halves of three minutes each. There are mandatory breaks between periods:

• between the first and second, third and fourth half - two minutes;
• between extra halves 2 minutes;
• between the second and third and before the first extra half - five minutes.

During the main game, teams may take four timeouts of one minute each in each period to replace a player, adjust and discuss the progress of the match.

During extra time it is allowed to take one timeout and unused pauses of the main game. The pause is requested by the coach of the team who this moment carries a sports equipment.

The total duration of the game by the number of time-outs and taking into account extra time is 45 to 70 minutes. If penalty shoot-outs are awarded, the competition time will be extended until the completion of those shoot-outs.

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Differences in the rules for women

The rules of water polo for women differ in that the size of the field is set to a smaller area than for men's teams and is 25 meters long and 17 wide(for men 30 and 20 meters respectively).

The circumference of the women's ball must be from 65 to 68 cm, while for men from 68 to 71 cm.

Photo 2. Women's water polo ball from the manufacturer Mikasa. The projectile is slightly smaller than the male one.

Shots in water polo

There are several types of shots in water polo.

What are the throws

An athlete during a match can dribble the ball in front of him, but for more effective play and use of the possibility of passing, he throws the ball to a member of his team. These are basic throws.

Corner kick is awarded if a player has kicked the ball over his own goal line or if the projectile was the last to touch that player before going over the goal line.

If the sports equipment has gone completely beyond the goal line, a goal kick.

In the event of a minor violation, a free throw.

Who does it, how it is done

Corner kick performed by an athlete of the opposing team from a two-meter line.

Goal throw is made by any player from the defending team who is closest to the ball, from any point on the field within his two meter zone.

Throws are executed immediately, without delay. If the athlete does not see to whom to pass, he is allowed to drop the sports equipment from his raised hand, and only after that lead or swim with him.

Corner throw is performed by an athlete of the attacking team from a distance of two meters from the side where the ball crossed the goal line.

goals

A goal is considered the moment when the ball enters the goal area between the posts and under the crossbar and completely crosses the goal line. It is allowed to score goals from anywhere on the playing court with any part of the body, except for the fist. A goal can also be executed by dribbling, when the swimmer dribbles the ball in front of him with his forehead or nose.

Photo 3. Goal in water polo: the ball flew into the goal and reached the net due to the fact that the goalkeeper missed it.

When a goal is scored

A goal is considered scored if the ball completely crossed the goal line. And also after twenty-five seconds allowed to attack if the projectile was thrown and hits the goal. A goal is scored if sports equipment into the goal as a result of a rebound from the elements of the goal, the goalkeeper or another field player of the defending or attacking team.

Penalty

If players commit blunders during the game, such as dribbling the ball with two hands, aggressive behavior towards opponents, moving the goal when the opponent approaches, the referee may order penalty kick to the opposing team. In addition to gross violations, a penalty shoot-out is awarded when the game ends with an equal score after the end of regular and extra time.

Penalty - a free throw from a distance of five meters from the goal performed by the defending team.

Photo 4. A player takes a penalty kick while playing water polo. In this case, the goalkeeper tries to catch the projectile.

When, how and by whom

Free throw taken immediately after the discovery of a gross violation. Any member of the team can throw a penalty (with the exception of the goalkeeper) from anywhere in the five-meter zone.

When a free throw (penalty) is taken, all field players are located outside the five meter zone no less than the distance two meters from the throwing swimmer. In case of an unsuccessful free throw, other team members may continue the game, pick up the ball and throw it into the goal.

In case of a tie after the end of the match, to determine the winner, a penalty shootout. For this, it is selected five players from each team and the order of execution of the throws is assigned, which should not change.

There is a draw for the right of the first throw between the teams. Penalties are thrown alternately at the opponent's goal.

Attention! If after each team has completed five throws, the score is still equal, then the athletes continue alternating penalty before the first failed throw by one team and a successful other.

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Water polo(English) water polo) - a team water Olympic sport, in which the goal is to throw the ball into the opponent's goal more times than the opponent does at the set time. The game takes place in the water, and the ball is held and thrown into the goal with one hand.

The International Swimming Federation (FR. Federation Internationale de Natation, FINA) is an organization that unites most of the national swimming federations. The headquarters of the organization is located in Lausanne (Switzerland).

History of water polo (emergence and development)

Modern water polo was invented by William Wilson in the second half of the 19th century. At first, the game was very similar to rugby, since in the first editions of the rules it was allowed to use force in the fight for the ball and hold the opponent. In addition, the field for playing water polo was marked on a stationary reservoir, and instead of a gate, sticks were dug into the bottom of the reservoir, protruding 30-40 cm above the surface of the water. The players had to swim to bring the ball into the goal.

Who Invented Water Polo?

Modern water polo was invented by William Wilson in the second half of the 19th century.

In 1869, water polo was first introduced to the general public in London, at that time the game was called "football on the water" and had no clearly articulated rules. In 1870, a commission of sports experts was convened to formalize the rules, but the commission did not achieve any results. It was not until 1876 that William Wilson drew up the rules for water polo, which remained relevant until 1890.

Since 1900 the game has been on the list Olympic sports sport, and the first world water polo championship was held in 1973.

Basic water polo rules (briefly)

Water polo time. A water polo match consists of four periods of 8 minutes each. The countdown in the period starts from the first touch of the ball.

How long is a water polo game?

A water polo match consists of four periods of 8 minutes each.

Each team is given only 25 seconds to attack, after 25 seconds the ball goes to the opposing team. The rules allow each team to take 4 time-outs per game in regular time and 1 time-out in overtime. A time-out can only be taken by the team in possession of the ball.

6 field players and 1 goalkeeper can be on the field at the same time.

In water polo it is forbidden:

• attack a player who is not in possession of the ball;
• drown, drag, hold a player who does not own the ball;
• sink the ball.

Having made a gross mistake, the player is removed from the water for 15 seconds or until the end of the opponent's attack time. At the end of the penalty time, the player must return to the game. A non-gross mistake is punished with a free throw, which can be sent directly to the opponent's goal if the violation occurred behind the five-meter playing line, or played by re-passing. The player who has earned 3 removals is sent off until the end of the game with the right to substitute and sits on the bench with his hat untied.

pool in water polo

The size of the playing field (pool) for men is 30 meters long and 20 meters wide, for women 25 and 17 meters. The depth of the water polo pool must be at least 1.8 meters. The specified dimensions of the pools are relevant for all major competitions, including Olympic Games. The field contains the following markings:

• midfield line (white);
• goal lines (white);
• 2-, 4-, 7-meter lines (red, yellow, green);
• playing field border.

The markings must be clearly visible throughout the game. Marking is either permanent or removable. At the end of the playing field, two meters from the corner of the playing field (opposite the official scoreboard), a red or other brightly colored sign must be applied.

Gates are installed on both sides of the playing field. The goals are two posts and a rectangular crossbar 0.075 m thick, facing the playing field and painted white. They must be placed exactly in the middle of the goal line and at a distance of at least 0.30 m from the boundaries of the playing field. The distance between the goalposts must be 3 m and the bottom edge of the crossbar must be 0.90 m above the water surface. The minimum water temperature is 16 degrees.

Equipment and equipment for water polo

The water polo ball has a round shape and an air chamber with a closing nipple. The weight of the ball ranges from 400-450 grams. The circumference of the ball for games of men's teams is 0.68 - 0.71 meters, and for games women's teams 0.65 - 0.67 meters.

Cap with ear protectors to protect players from powerful blows ball. Caps fasten under the chin and are not removed until the end of the game. Usually one of the teams plays in white hats and the other blue. Goalkeeper caps are red.

Standard provisions

A corner kick is awarded if a player kicks the ball over his own goal line or the ball was last touched by that player before going over the goal line. A corner kick is taken by a player of the opposing team from the two-meter line.

A dropped ball is awarded if the referee cannot determine which player was the first to break the rules. When a dropped ball is played, the players of both teams must be at the same distance from the place of violation of the rules, this is where the referee will throw the ball. As soon as the ball touches the water, the players will be able to touch the ball.

Refereeing

The panel of judges consists of the chief judge, the secretary of the judge, as well as the judges at the gate. The Chief Referee has an unlimited say in matters related to goal scoring, corner throws, goal kicks, and fouls.

The secretary of the referee oversees the removals from the field.

Judges at the gate are located on the sides of the pool at the level of the goal line. They give the following signals with flags:

• a white flag for an offside position,
• red flag - about the execution of a corner ball,
• flags of both colors - about the implementation of the goal.

water polo competition

The Olympic Games are the most prestigious competition in water polo.

World Water Polo Championship - competition national teams which takes place as part of the World Championship water sports sports, is the second most prestigious.

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Into the rules Water polo has been modified many times to make the game more dynamic and spectacular. One of the most cardinal innovations was at one time the abolition of the rule that prohibited any movement of players across the field after the referee's whistle. Just as important was the decision (in 1970) International Committee in water polo, to limit the penalty time and the time of continuous possession of the ball by one team without a shot on goal (later both of these time periods were reduced). Previously, a sent-off player could return to the court only after a goal was scored, and often a team, having a satisfactory score in a match, was in no hurry to realize a numerical advantage, since the time of possession of the ball (without a shot on goal) was not limited.

In different years, the length of the site was also reduced, the duration of the periods was increased, power struggle, substitutions are allowed not only during stoppages in the game, but also during the game, etc. Now the rules of water polo are reviewed every 4 years: if necessary, changes are made there, "prompted" by playing practice.

Team compositions. Water polo teams consist of no more than 13 people, 7 of them directly participate in the game: the goalkeeper and 6 field players. Substitution can be made at any time: during a stop in the game - at any point, and directly during the game - only in the re-entry zone.

Timing. The match consists of 4 periods of 7 minutes of pure time each with a 2-minute break between them. (After the 2nd period and the 1st period of extra time, the teams change ends.) additional time: 2 periods of 3 minutes with a minute break between them. If in this case neither side achieves a victory, a third additional period is assigned, the game in which goes to the first goal.

Each team is entitled to two timeout(for 1 min). The coach can take them at any time, but only in a situation where his team owns the ball.

Game progress. The game at the beginning of each period begins with a rally. Both teams are located on their goal lines, and the ball is placed in the center of the field. At the whistle of the referee, the fastest player from each team rushes to the ball in order to take possession of it before the opponent and start attacking the partners. After a goal (which is recorded if the ball completely crossed the goal line in the space between the posts and under the crossbar), the “injured” team restarts the game from the center of the field.

The team that has taken possession of the ball is given no more than 35 seconds to complete the attack (if the team during this time managed to make a shot on goal and again took possession of the ball, the 35 second countdown starts again).

If the ball goes over the goal line from a player of the attacking team, the defending side restarts the game goal kick(throw is made from the target and from the goal line). If the ball went over the goal line from a player of the defending team, the attacking side gets the right to corner throw. It is made from the 2-meter mark - while no player (with the exception of the goalkeeper) has the right to be in the 2-meter zone.

In some situations (forced break in the game; players of both teams simultaneously committed “equal” violations or touched the ball together before it left the pitch; the ball in flight hit an obstacle above the field; the referee mistakenly stopped the game or cannot accurately determine the culprit violations, etc.) controversial face-off: the referee throws the ball approximately opposite the place where the dispute arose, so that the players of both teams have an equal chance of taking possession of it.

Rule violations. Regular fouls. In water polo, there are certain restrictions in “working” with the ball: it is forbidden to completely submerge it under water (at the moment of opposition from the opponent), to hit the ball with your fist, and also to touch it with both hands at the same time (this is only allowed for the goalkeeper - within his 4-meter zone). If one of the players has committed such a violation, the opposing team is entitled to free throw, and a goal scored with a fist or two-handed throw does not count. It is also forbidden by the rules to pass the ball to a partner who is ahead of the passer in the 2-meter zone at the opponent's goal. In such a situation, the ball is also given to the opponent for a free throw. (Free throws in water polo are taken from the place of the violation, and if it is allowed within the 2-meter zone, then from the 2-meter line opposite the place of the violation.)

To the number regular fouls which are punishable by awarding a free throw in favor of the opposing team, also include the following violations: holding or pushing off the goal posts and their fixtures, as well as the walls of the pool during the game; active participation in the game of an athlete who at that moment is standing, walking or pushing off from the bottom of the pool (the ban does not apply to the goalkeeper within his 4-meter zone); pushing or obstructing the movement of an opponent who is not in possession of the ball; the team exceeding the 35-second limit for continuous possession of the ball; time delay; execution of a penalty kick not according to the rules; touching the ball by the goalkeeper on someone else's half of the field, and some others.

Removal fouls. These include: tackling, blocking, pushing or drowning an opponent who is not in possession of the ball (according to the rules, dribbling does not count as possession of the ball). interference with an opponent during a free (corner, free) throw; "leaving" from the site; hitting an opponent with a hand or foot; intentionally splashing water in the face of an opponent, etc.

The player who committed any of these violations is removed from the field for 20 seconds (net time) without the right to replace. He can return to the court earlier - in case the opponent realizes the numerical advantage. If the match goes to extra time and the sent-off player has not served the full penalty, the remainder of his penalty time goes to overtime.

Mutual removals are possible in water polo: when players of opposing teams simultaneously commit violations.

The rules also provide for such punishment as removal before the end of the game (with the right to replace). It is assigned for unsportsmanlike behavior of a player: verbal abuse of opponents, referees, etc.; foul play or cruelty; disrespect for judges, etc.

Free throw fouls. For sending off fouls in their own 4-meter zone, as well as in a situation where a player of the defending team saved the goal from an imminent goal, but did it in violation of the rules (for example, moved the goal or touched the ball with both hands / fist), the opposing team receives the right on the penalty - free throw from the 4-meter line. A penalty kick is also awarded when a substitute (or a sent-off player whose penalty time has not yet expired) appears on the court to prevent a goal or in the last minute of the game (overtime), as well as when the coach interferes with the game or tries to take a timeout not on time. rules.

The free throw is taken by any player of the attacking team, except for the goalkeeper. All athletes, with the exception of the goalkeeper and the player taking the penalty, leave the 4-meter zone and at the same time stand at a distance of at least 2 m from the penalty-taker.

If the violation occurs at the end of the period, the penalty must be taken. But unlike a “regular” free kick, if the ball flies into the field from the goalkeeper (posts / goal crossbar) after a penalty, it can no longer be kicked into the goal.

For a rough game in his 4-meter zone, the referee, in addition to the appointed penalty, may also remove the offending player until the end of the match (with or without the right to substitute, depending on the nature of the violation).

Personal fouls. A personal foul is charged to the player for an expulsion (free throw) foul. Having received 3 personal fouls, the athlete is automatically removed from the site until the end of the game - with the right to replace.

Men
Field size 30 x 20 m
Gate size height above water level - 0.9 m, width - 3 m
Pool depth not less than 2.8 m
Ball 400-450 grams

The side borders of the playing field from the goal line to the 2 m mark must be red; from the 2m mark to the 5m mark are yellow, and from the 5m mark to the middle of the field are green.

The equipment of the players necessarily includes special water polo caps: white - for one team, and a color that contrasts with white, as well as different from red and from the color of the ball - for the other team. Goalkeepers wear red caps. Caps must be equipped with ear protectors (avoiding ear injuries). The numbers of the players are depicted on the caps - from 1 to 15. Goalkeepers must have numbers: 1 and 13.

Team compositions. No more than 13 people must be indicated in the application for the match, 7 of them directly participate in the game: the goalkeeper and 6 field players. Substitution can be made at any time: during a stop in the game - at any point, and directly during the game - only in the re-entry zone.

Game time

The duration of the game is 4 periods of 8 minutes of pure time.The first and third breaks are 2 minutes, the second - 5 minutes. At this time, the teams change sides.The head coach of a team may take 2 time-outs during his team's possession of the ball. If a time-out is taken while the opponent is attacking, that team is automatically awarded a penalty kick.
Possession of the ball - 30 seconds.

Additional time

If needed, usually in playoff games

In the event of a tie after four periods:

• break five minutes
• the head coach is given the opportunity to take two time-outs.
• after the first 3-minute period of extra time: a break of two minutes during which the teams change ends.

In the event of a tie after 2 periods of extra time:

• free throws are taken from 5m, for which five players from each team must be appointed. In the event of a draw, penalties are taken one at a time until the first not scored by one team.

Line 5 m

All previous rules for the 4m and 7m lines will now apply to the 5m line.An immediate throw may be taken from a free throw awarded outside the 5m area.A free throw is taken from the 5m line.

Incorrect entry or re-entry of players

Team in possession of the ball: removal (or new removal of the removed player).
Team not in possession of the ball: removal and free throw

Behavior of officials on the bench

Clothing: long trousers and closed shoes. The first coach can walk along the side of the pool up to a 5 meter line.
Misbehavior: warning to first coach yellow card, and in case of repeated violation, the presentation of the red - automatically deletion on this game, as well as the next one or more.
Misbehavior: other officials on the bench receive a red card immediately.In the case of a red card for the first coach, the second coach may serve as the first coach, but must remain on the bench for that game. AT next game the second coach can use the rights of the first coach.

Corner throws

A corner throw is awarded only if the ball has gone over the end line after being touched by the goalkeeper or after deliberate action by a defending skater.

Goal throw

A goal clearance may be taken by any player on the team in possession of the ball.

Simultaneous deletions

If players of both teams commit a sending off foul at the same time, both players must be sent off and the attacking team retains possession of the ball.

Blocking the ball with two hands

It is forbidden to play or block a shot with two hands other than the goalkeeper.
Inside the 5m area: A free throw is awarded.Outside the 5 m zone: removal.

Removal

The player is removed for 20 seconds. In the case of 3 removals, the player is sent off until the end of the game with the right to substitute, but at the same time he must be on the bench with his cap untied.

Removal for rudeness until the end of the game

The player is sent off for the remainder of the game and the team is penalized with a free throw
A player sent off before the end of the game may be replaced after four minutes of normal time.

Appointment of a free throw in the last minute of the game

If in the last minute of the game a free throw is awarded to the team in possession of the ball, the coach may refuse to take the free throw, retaining the ball for a free throw. The timekeeper registering possession of the ball must start the stopwatch for a new countdown.