New Goal Area Created and Defined in High School Water Polo Rules
- Rule 2-1-2 further defines an illegal player.
- Rule 3-17-2a adds language that brings the rule in line with Rule 3-18 and defines when a game timer shall start the game clock.
- Rule 4-22 adds language so that teams entitled to direct shots will not be affected by errors in which they aren’t involved in or an official’s choice in timing to correct a uniform issue.
- Rule 5-11 now states that players with a position of advantage do not have to give up the advantage to go to the ball and take the free throw. The player on the team who is next closest to the ball must take the free throw as long as there is no undue delay.
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