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WP 5 TEAMS AND SUBSTITUTES

WP 5.1 Two Goalkeepers Each team shall consist of a maximum of thirteen

players: eleven field players and twogoalkeepers. A team shall start the game with

not more than seven players, one of whom shallbe the goalkeeper and who shall wear thegoalkeepers cap. Five reserves may be used assubstitutes and one reserve goalkeeper who maybe used only as a substitute goalkeeper. A teamplaying with less than seven players shall not berequired to have a goalkeeper.

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Comment:

Rule demands from teams to play with twoRule demands from teams to play with twogoalkeepers. If team is playing by only onegoalkeepers. If team is playing by only onegoalkeeper, still can have only 5 substitutegoalkeeper, still can have only 5 substitute

field players. Team can not start the game field players. Team can not start the gamewith less than 7 players. With this rule, teamswith less than 7 players. With this rule, teams

start the game with equal condisions, not likestart the game with equal condisions, not likein past that one team had one goalkeeper in past that one team had one goalkeeper and the other one two.and the other one two.



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WP 5 TEAMS AND SUBSTITUTES WP 5.6 At any time in the game, a player may be

substituted by leaving the field of play at the re-entryarea nearest to the players own goal line. Thesubstitute may enter the field of play from the re-

entry area as soon as the player has visibly risen tothe surface of the water within the re-entry area. If agoalkeeper is substituted under this Rule it must onlybe by the substitute goalkeeper. If the team has less

than seven players the team shall not be required tohave a goalkeeper. No substitution shall be madeunder this Rule between the time a referee awards apenalty throw and the taking of the throw, except at

a timeout. World Water polo Referees


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[Note: In the event that the goalkeeper and substitute goalkeeper are not entitled or able to

participate, a team playing with seven players

shall be required to play with an alternativegoalkeeper who shall wear the goalkeepers cap.]



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Interpretations:If during the game a team has less thanIf during the game a team has less thanseven (7) players, for example when a teamseven (7) players, for example when a team

has no more substitutes remaining and alsohas no more substitutes remaining and alsoone of the remaining field players is out of one of the remaining field players is out of the game so there only five (5) field playersthe game so there only five (5) field playersand one (1) goalkeeper remaining then theand one (1) goalkeeper remaining then theteam is not obliged to have a goalkeeper and team is not obliged to have a goalkeeper and as a result is allowed to play with six (6) field as a result is allowed to play with six (6) field

players. players.


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Interpretations: Also during a game should a team have no Also during a game should a team have no

more substitutes apart from the substitutemore substitutes apart from the substitute

goalkeeper either the goalkeeper or goalkeeper either the goalkeeper or substitute goalkeeper may play as a field substitute goalkeeper may play as a field

player. player.

Please note that if during a game a player isPlease note that if during a game a player isexcluded, the excluded player in the re-entry excluded, the excluded player in the re-entry area is to be considered as part of the team,area is to be considered as part of the team,that is the team is still considered to havethat is the team is still considered to haveseven (7) and not six (6) players.seven (7) and not six (6) players.


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WP 5.9 A goalkeeper who has been replaced by asubstitute may not play in any position otherthan goalkeeper.

WP 5.10 Should a goalkeeper retire from the

game through any medical reason, the refereesshall allow an immediate substitution by thesubstitute goalkeeper.



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WP 7 REFEREESComment:

Referee should always protect action, movement,Referee should always protect action, movement,attack, productivity of the players. Advantage had attack, productivity of the players. Advantage had to be respect entirely. If awarding foul should to be respect entirely. If awarding foul should reduce advantage of attacking team, foul should reduce advantage of attacking team, foul should NOT be awarded. Referee should interfere only NOT be awarded. Referee should interfere only when advantage is lost by commiting a foul when advantage is lost by commiting a foul ..

Interpretations:

ThisThis rule is very clear instruction to referees to play rule is very clear instruction to referees to play advantage at all times. A referee must not call any advantage at all times. A referee must not call any ordinary ordinary or or exclusion or penalty foul if it clearly exclusion or penalty foul if it clearly disadvantages the attacking team.disadvantages the attacking team.World Water polo Referees


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Interpretations:

In regards to the possibility for a referee toIn regards to the possibility for a referee toaward a foul which would maintain theaward a foul which would maintain theadvantage to the attacking team an exampleadvantage to the attacking team an example(and maybe the only example) would be(and maybe the only example) would beawarding an ordinary foul to the centreawarding an ordinary foul to the centre

forward when the centre forward loses the forward when the centre forward loses theball in action. This would mean that theball in action. This would mean that theattacking team maintains possession.attacking team maintains possession.

Currently many referees call either exclusion or Currently many referees call either exclusion or nothing at all at centre forward and centrenothing at all at centre forward and centreback position which in most instances clearly back position which in most instances clearly

advantages the defending team.advantages the defending team.


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WP 11 DURATION OF THE GAME

WP 11.3 Should the scores be level at full time inany game for which a definite result is required,there shall be a penalty shoot out to determinethe result.

Comment: no more extra time. This rule is moreno more extra time. This rule is more fair to teams specially in tournament system. fair to teams specially in tournament system.

Interpretations:

This rule removes the concept of extra time and This rule removes the concept of extra time and will be applied where a definite result iswill be applied where a definite result isrequired.required. World Water polo Referees


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WP 12 TIMEOUTS WP 12.1 Each team may request one timeout in

each period of play. The duration of the timeoutshall be one minute. A timeout may be requestedat any time, including after a goal, by the coach

of the team in possession of the ball callingtimeout and signalling to the secretary orreferee with the hands forming a T-shape. If atimeout is requested, the secretary or refereeshall immediately stop the game by whistle andthe players shall immediately return to theirrespective halves of the field of play.



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WP 12 TIMEOUTSComment:

Unused timeout in one period, can not be used inUnused timeout in one period, can not be used innext period. Only one timeout per period isnext period. Only one timeout per period isallowed.allowed.

With this rule coaches have enough opportunity With this rule coaches have enough opportunity

to speak with players.to speak with players.

Part of referees job is also control of the bench! Part of referees job is also control of the bench!

Interpretations:Timeouts are not cumulative therefore if a teamTimeouts are not cumulative therefore if a team

does not use its timeout in a period of play thedoes not use its timeout in a period of play the

timeout is lost.timeout is lost. World Water polo Referees


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WP 19 FREE THROWS WP 19.2 A player awarded a free throw shall put

the ball into play immediately, including bypassing or by shooting, if permitted by the Rules.It shall be an offence if a player who is clearly in aposition most readily to take a free throw doesnot do so. A defending player having committeda foul shall move away from the player taking thefree throw before raising an arm to block a passor shot; a player who fails to do so shall beexcluded for interference under WP 21.5.

Comment:DDefender should clearly MOVE AWAY fromefender should clearly MOVE AWAY from

attacker.attacker.



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Interpretations:

The defending player who committed the foul The defending player who committed the foul must move away from the player taking themust move away from the player taking the

free throw to allow space for the player to free throw to allow space for the player to

take the free without interference. Whilst take the free without interference. Whilst exact distance has not been specified theexact distance has not been specified thenotional distance is 1 metre accordingly anotional distance is 1 metre accordingly adefending player within 1 metre of the player defending player within 1 metre of the player taking the free throw gives the referee thetaking the free throw gives the referee theopportunity to exclude the defending player.opportunity to exclude the defending player.


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WP 20 ORDINARY FOULS WP 20.7 To strike at the ball with a clenched fist.

This Rule shall not apply to the goalkeeper whilewithin the goalkeepers 5 metre area.

WP 20.8 To play or touch the ball with two handsat the same time. This Rule shall not apply to thegoalkeeper while within the goalkeepers 5 metrearea.

Comment: J J ust the word:goalkeepers area. Rule remainust the word:goalkeepers area. Rule remainthe same.the same.



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WP 20 ORDINARY FOULS WP 20.16 To waste time. [Note. It is always permissible for a referee to

award an ordinary foul under this Rule before the30 seconds possession period has elapsed.

If the goalkeeper is the only player of the team inthat teams half of the field of play, it shall bedeemed wasting time for the goalkeeper toreceive the ball from another member of that team who is in the other half of the field of play.

In the last minute of the game, the referees must be certain that there is intentional wasting timebefore applying this Rule.]



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Interpretations:

The goalkeeper cannot receive the ball from any The goalkeeper cannot receive the ball from any player when all attacking players are over half player when all attacking players are over half distance line.distance line.

Progressing the ball forward in the field of play isProgressing the ball forward in the field of play isnot deemed wasting time however sitting withnot deemed wasting time however sitting withball (for example by the goalkeeper) is deemed ball (for example by the goalkeeper) is deemed wasting time and should be penalised wasting time and should be penalised accordingly. Players are allowed to incorporateaccordingly. Players are allowed to incorporate

their goalkeeper in the play however once thetheir goalkeeper in the play however once thegoalkeeper has received the ball the goalkeeper goalkeeper has received the ball the goalkeeper must progress it forward in the field of play by must progress it forward in the field of play by

either swimming or throwing the ball.either swimming or throwing the ball.


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Interpretations:

Please note that in the last 30 seconds of the gamePlease note that in the last 30 seconds of the gameshould the team in possession of the ball makeshould the team in possession of the ball makeno endeavour to progress the ball forward in theno endeavour to progress the ball forward in the

field of play the referee should immediately field of play the referee should immediately award an ordinary foul against the team inaward an ordinary foul against the team inaccordance with WP 20.16.accordance with WP 20.16.


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WP 20 ORDINARY FOULS WP 20.17 To simulate being fouled.

[Note. Simulation means an action taken by a player with the apparent intent of causing areferee to award a foul incorrectly against anopposing player. A referee may issue a yellow card against a team for repeated simulation and may apply WP 21.13 (persistent fouling) tosanction offending players.]

Comment: it is very important NOT to reward it is very important NOT to reward simulation with decision, player wants.simulation with decision, player wants.Referees decision must base on actual actionReferees decision must base on actual action(facts) not on players wishes.(facts) not on players wishes.



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Interpretations:

It is an ordinary foul to simulate being fouled.It is an ordinary foul to simulate being fouled.For repeated simulation the referee may issueFor repeated simulation the referee may issuea yellow card which is a warning to a team for a yellow card which is a warning to a team for repeated simulation following which therepeated simulation following which thereferee may apply WP 21.13 (misconduct) for referee may apply WP 21.13 (misconduct) for offending players.offending players.


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WP 21 EXCLUSION FOULS

WP 21.1 It shall be an exclusion foul tocommit any of the following offences (WP21.4 to WP 21.18) which shall be punished

(except as otherwise provided by the Rules)by the award of a free throw to the opposingteam and the exclusion of the player who

committed the foul.



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Interpretations:

Should the exclusion foul occur within the attackingShould the exclusion foul occur within the attackingteams 5 metre area the referee must in thisteams 5 metre area the referee must in thisinstance apply the following procedure, namely:instance apply the following procedure, namely:

signal the exclusion,signal the exclusion,

signal the number of the excluded player bothsignal the number of the excluded player bothto the player and official table,to the player and official table,

signal the restart of play by an upward signal the restart of play by an upward movement of the hand movement of the hand


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WP 21.8 To impede or otherwise prevent thefree movement of an opponent who is notholding the ball, including swimming on the

opponents shoulders, back or legs. Holdingis lifting, carrying or touching the ball but doesnot include dribbling the ball.



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WP 21 EXCLUSION FOULS [Note. This Rule can also be applied to advantage the

attacking team. If a counter attack is in progress and a foul is committed which limits the attack, the offending player shall be excluded.

The first thing for the referee to consider is whether theopponent is holding the ball, because if the player isdoing so, the player making the challenge cannot be

penalised for impeding. It is clear that a player isholding the ball if it is held raised above the water (figure9). The player is also holding the ball if the player swimswith it held in the hand or makes contact with the ball while it is lying on the surface of the water (figure 10).Swimming with the ball (dribbling), as shown in figure11, is not considered to be holding .



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WP 21 EXCLUSION FOULS A common form of impeding is where the player swims across

the opponents legs (figure 12), thus reducing the pace at which the opponent can move and interfering with the normal leg action. Another form is swimming on the opponentsshoulders. It must also be remembered that the foul of impeding can be committed by the player who is in possessionof the ball. For example, figure 13 shows a player keeping onehand on the ball and trying to force the opponent away to

gain more space. Figure 14 shows a player in possession of the ball impeding the opponent by pushing the opponent back with the head. Care must be taken with figures 13 & 14,because any violent movement by the player in possession of the ball might constitute striking or even brutality; the figuresare intended to illustrate impeding without any violent movement. A player may also commit the offence of impedingeven if the player is not holding or touching the ball. Figure 15shows a player intentionally blocking the opponent with the

players body and with the arms flung open, thus makingaccess to the ball impossible. This offence is most often

committed near the boundaries of the field of play.]World Water polo Referees


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Interpretations:

This rule was previously applied as an ordinary foul This rule was previously applied as an ordinary foul accordingly this is a significant change but it accordingly this is a significant change but it refers only to an opponent not holding the ball.refers only to an opponent not holding the ball.

Should a player lose possession of the ball and theShould a player lose possession of the ball and thedefending player cannot avoid impeding thedefending player cannot avoid impeding theattacking player in this action an ordinary foul attacking player in this action an ordinary foul should be awarded under this Rule.should be awarded under this Rule.

This is to apply anywhere in the field of play and isThis is to apply anywhere in the field of play and isnot restricted to the centre forward centre back not restricted to the centre forward centre back

position. position.


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Interpretations:

If however the attacking player was never holdingIf however the attacking player was never holdingthe ball an exclusion foul should be awarded the ball an exclusion foul should be awarded under this Rule.under this Rule.

Also similarly if the foul is by the attacking player Also similarly if the foul is by the attacking player (centre forward) against the defending player (centre forward) against the defending player (centre back) the referee should simply award an(centre back) the referee should simply award anordinary foul against the attacking player, that isordinary foul against the attacking player, that isan offensive or contra foul awarded against thean offensive or contra foul awarded against theattacking player.attacking player.


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WP 21 EXCLUSION FOULS WP 21.10 To use two hands to hold an opponent

anywhere in the field of play.

Comment: this rule should protect players to move or this rule should protect players to move or swim. Holding to prevent, destroy movement is answim. Holding to prevent, destroy movement is anexclusion foul. Referee should always protect exclusion foul. Referee should always protect action and movement.action and movement.

InterpretationsInterpretations ::

This is a clear reinforcement of the interpretation of WP 21.9. A defending player using two hands tohold an attacking player who is not holding theball must be excluded. World Water polo Referees


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WP 21.11 Upon a change of possession, for adefending player to commit a foul on any playerof the team in possession of the ball, anywhere inthe attacking teams half of the field of play.

[Note. This Rule is to be applied if the team losing possession of the ball attempts to restrict theattack of the other team by committing a foul on

any attacking player before that player hascrossed the half-distance line.]

Comment: this rule should protect counter attack.



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This is a clear reinforcement of WP 21.9 and further This is a clear reinforcement of WP 21.9 and further

emphasized with the inclusion of new WP 21.8 asemphasized with the inclusion of new WP 21.8 asan exclusion foul. Any foul with the simplean exclusion foul. Any foul with the simpleobjective to stop the flow of the game especially objective to stop the flow of the game especially the counter attack must result in an exclusion of the counter attack must result in an exclusion of the player committing the foul. This kind of foul the player committing the foul. This kind of foul is also known as a professional foul or a tactical is also known as a professional foul or a tactical

foul. foul.


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Again as with the instructions for WP 21.8 this is to Again as with the instructions for WP 21.8 this is to

apply only to a player not holding the ball and apply only to a player not holding the ball and should the attacking player lose possession of theshould the attacking player lose possession of theball and the defending player cannot avoid ball and the defending player cannot avoid impeding the attacking player in this action animpeding the attacking player in this action anordinary foul should be awarded under this Rule.ordinary foul should be awarded under this Rule.

If however the attacking player was never holdingIf however the attacking player was never holdingthe ball or the foul has clearly the objective of the ball or the foul has clearly the objective of stopping the counter attack an exclusion foul stopping the counter attack an exclusion foul should be awarded under this Rule.should be awarded under this Rule.


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The reason why FINA have added:The reason why FINA have added:

anywhere in the attacking teams half of theanywhere in the attacking teams half of thefield of playfield of play is simply because many referees have only called is simply because many referees have only called an ordinary foul for this kind of fouling when it an ordinary foul for this kind of fouling when it has occurred in the attacking teams half of thehas occurred in the attacking teams half of the

field of play (in other words far from the field of play (in other words far from the

defending teams goal).defending teams goal).


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WP 21.15 In the case of simultaneousexclusion of players of opposing teams duringplay, both players are excluded for 20seconds. The 30 second possession clock isnot reset. Play is restarted with a free throwto the team which had possession of the ball.If neither team had possession when the

simultaneous exclusions were called, the 30second possession clock is reset and play shallbe restarted with a neutral throw.


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Previously the possession clock was reset when aPreviously the possession clock was reset when asimultaneous exclusion of players of opposingsimultaneous exclusion of players of opposingteams during play occurred this is now no longer teams during play occurred this is now no longer the case.the case.

When neither team has possession at the time of theWhen neither team has possession at the time of thesimultaneous exclusion, for example when after asimultaneous exclusion, for example when after ashot the ball rebounded of the goalkeeper and wasshot the ball rebounded of the goalkeeper and was

floating in no-mans-land the possession clock is floating in no-mans-land the possession clock is

reset and play is restarted with a neutral throw.reset and play is restarted with a neutral throw.It is important for referees to establish if there wasIt is important for referees to establish if there was

ball possession or not at the time of theball possession or not at the time of the

simultaneous exclusion.simultaneous exclusion.


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WP 22 PENALTY FOULS WP 22.3 For a defending player within the 5

metre area to kick or strike an opponent orcommit an act of brutality. In the case of brutality, the offending player shall also beexcluded from the remainder of the game,and a substitute may enter the field of playafter four minutes of actual play have elapsed,in addition to the award of the penalty throw.

If the offending player is the goalkeeper, asubstitute goalkeeper may be changed foranother player in accordance with WP 5.6.



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WP 22 PENALTY FOULS

WP 22.7 For the coach, or any team official of the team not in possession of the ball torequest a timeout. No personal foul shall be

recorded for this offence.InterpretationsInterpretations ::

The team requesting a timeout while not inThe team requesting a timeout while not in

possession of the ball will lose its timeout possession of the ball will lose its timeout and a penalty throw shall be awarded to theand a penalty throw shall be awarded to theopposing team.opposing team.



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WP 22 PENALTY FOULS

WP 22.8 For the coach, or any team official totake any action with intent to prevent a probablegoal or to delay the game. No personal foul shallbe recorded for this offence.

InterpretationsInterpretations :: to delay the gameto delay the game means while the game is inmeans while the game is in

progress and should a coach or team official progress and should a coach or team official

take any action with intent to prevent atake any action with intent to prevent a probable goal or to delay the game a penalty probable goal or to delay the game a penalty throw shall be awarded to the opposing team.throw shall be awarded to the opposing team.



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to delay the gameto delay the game does not relate to interval timedoes not relate to interval timesuch as between periods or after a timeout. Asuch as between periods or after a timeout. Acoach delaying the game after the end of interval coach delaying the game after the end of interval

time or following a timeout (by not having histime or following a timeout (by not having histeam lining up on time for example) should receiveteam lining up on time for example) should receivea yellow card but no penalty throw is awarded.a yellow card but no penalty throw is awarded.



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WP 22.8 should also be applied to the situationWP 22.8 should also be applied to the situationwhere a defending player deliberately delays thewhere a defending player deliberately delays thegame such as when the attacking team has a 6 ongame such as when the attacking team has a 6 on5 advantage with limited time remaining in the5 advantage with limited time remaining in thegame and a defending player deliberately throwsgame and a defending player deliberately throws

the ball before the recommencement of the gamethe ball before the recommencement of the gameto a position in the field of play that makes it isto a position in the field of play that makes it isimpossible for the attacking team in the remainingimpossible for the attacking team in the remaining

time to establish or create a scoring opportunity.time to establish or create a scoring opportunity.In this situation a penalty throw shall be awarded In this situation a penalty throw shall be awarded to the opposing team.to the opposing team.

APPENDIX A


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APPENDIX AINSTRUCTIONS FOR THE USE OF TWO REFEREES

When players of both teams commit an exclusionfoul simultaneously during play, the referees shallcall the ball from the water and make sure bothteams and the secretaries know who is excluded.The 30 second possession clock is notnot reset andplay is restarted with a free throw to the teamwhich had possession of the ball. If neither teamhad possession when the simultaneous

exclusions were called, the 30 second possessionthe 30 second possessionclock is reset andclock is reset and play shall be restarted with aneutral throw.


APPENDIX B


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APPENDIX BSIGNALS TO BE USED BY OFFICIALS

Fig. P To indicate the exclusionexclusion foul of impeding an opponent. The referee makes acrossing motion with one hand horizontally

crossing the other.

Fig. U To indicate the ordinary fouls

of wasting timeof wasting time and the expiry of 30 secondspossession. The referee moves a hand in acircular motion two or three times.



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Boris Margeta - Nikos Stavropoulos

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