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| Seven-Meter Line |
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An imaginary line extending across the pool, seven meters from each goal line.
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| Shot Clock |
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A clock which displays the time remaining for a team to take a shot. Also known as possession clock.
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| Sink |
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To push an opposing player under the water.
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| Splashing |
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Deliberately splashing water in an opponent's face is an exclusion foul.
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| Stalling |
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Failing to shoot or advance the ball within 35 seconds. An ordinary foul.
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| Stationary Pick |
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A move in which an offensive player stops in front of a player who is defending another offensive player, freeing that teammate to receive a pass or take a shot.
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| Strong Side |
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The side of the pool on which the ball is located.
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| Swim-Off |
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The method of starting a period. Players take up positions on their own goal lines. A referee then blows the whistle, tosses the ball into the center of the pool, and the players race for it. Also called a sprint.
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