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After a goal is scored, the game restarts with the team that conceded the goal taking a free throw from the center of the field.

No, field players are not allowed to touch the bottom of the pool to propel themselves, and doing so results in a turnover.

Possessions at the beginning of each period are determined by a sprint from each team’s goal line to the center of the pool.

Each team is allowed a maximum of 13 players, with 7 players (6 field players and 1 goalkeeper) in the water at any one time.

Two referees officiate a water polo game: one on each side of the pool.

All players except the goalkeeper and one other player taking the sprint must be behind their respective half-distance line at the start of each period.

The inner dimensions of a water polo goal are 3 meters wide and 0.9 meters high.

The 'Advantage Rule' allows the game to continue if a foul is committed but not calling the foul benefits the team against whom the foul was committed.

Each quarter in a game of water polo is 8 minutes of actual play time.

Misconduct fouls involve unsportsmanlike behavior, and the consequences can include exclusion from the rest of the game without substitution.

A player committing brutality is excluded for the rest of the game with substitution allowed after four minutes, and their team plays one player down for four minutes.

A team can take 2 timeouts during a regulation game, and 1 additional timeout if the game goes into overtime.

The size of a water polo ball for men's competition is 68 to 71 centimeters in circumference and weighs between 400 and 450 grams.

A player without the ball cannot be within two meters of the opponent's goal line unless they are behind the line of the ball.

No, a player cannot interfere with the taking of a free throw; doing so may lead to an exclusion foul.

The goal-line inside the cage must be visible at an angle of no more than 90 degrees to the surface of the water, ensuring proper visibility for judging goals.

If the game is tied at the end of regular time, it goes into overtime, which consists of two 3-minute periods. If still tied, a penalty shootout determines the winner.

A valid goal is scored when the entire ball passes completely over the goal line, between the goalposts and under the crossbar.

A match can continue as long as a team has a minimum of 7 players available to play; if a team cannot field 7 players, the game is forfeited.

The opponent must be at least 2 meters away from the player taking a free throw in water polo.

Major fouls (exclusion fouls) include impeding or pushing an opponent not holding the ball, splashing, interfering with a free throw, and more.

An exclusion foul results in a player being excluded from the game for 20 seconds, allowing the opposing team to play with a one-player advantage.

Yes, the goalkeeper is the only player allowed to touch the ball with two hands, but only within their own 5-meter area.

Minor fouls include impeding the progress of an opponent not in possession of the ball, touching the ball with a clenched fist, and taking the ball under water when tackled.

The penalty throw is taken 5 meters from the goal line, directly in front of the cage.

No, a player cannot use the ball to push off an opponent as this is considered an offensive foul.

A player can hold the ball for a maximum of 30 seconds before shooting or passing. This is known as the possession or shot clock.

The water polo pool must be at least 1.8 meters deep to ensure players cannot touch the bottom.

Yes, any player can act as a goalkeeper and is then allowed to use two hands; however, they must wear the goalkeeper's cap if they do so for any extended period.