Waterpolo Foul Types

Question 1

What is a personal foul in water polo?

Answer 1

A personal foul is an infraction committed by a player against an opponent, resulting in a free throw for the opposing team.

Question 2

True or False: A player can be excluded from the game for committing a major foul.

Answer 2

True

Question 3

What is the consequence of a major foul in water polo?

Answer 3

The player committing a major foul is excluded from the game for 20 seconds.

Question 4

Fill in the blank: A __________ foul is called when a player holds or pushes an opponent underwater.

Answer 4

personal

Question 5

What is the term for a foul that results in a penalty shot?

Answer 5

A penalty foul

Question 6

Multiple choice: Which of the following is NOT a type of foul in water polo? A) Personal B) Major C) Minor D) Technical

Answer 6

C) Minor

Question 7

True or False: Technical fouls are less severe than personal fouls.

Answer 7

True

Question 8

What happens when a player receives three personal fouls?

Answer 8

The player is excluded from the game.

Question 9

What is a ‘3rd foul’ in water polo?

Answer 9

It refers to a player’s third personal foul, leading to their exclusion from the match.

Question 10

Fill in the blank: A __________ foul occurs if a player impedes an opponent’s movement without the ball.

Answer 10

personal

Question 11

What is the role of the referee in relation to fouls?

Answer 11

The referee is responsible for identifying and penalizing fouls during the game.

Question 12

Multiple choice: A player who swims aggressively into an opponent without the ball may be penalized for which type of foul? A) Personal B) Major C) Technical D) All of the above

Answer 12

D) All of the above

Question 13

True or False: Players can receive a warning for minor infractions.

Answer 13

True

Question 14

What is the term for the area where a player is excluded for committing a major foul?

Answer 14

Exclusion area

Question 15

Fill in the blank: A __________ foul is called when a player interferes with the goalkeeper during a shot.

Answer 15

penalty

Question 16

What is a common example of a technical foul?

Answer 16

Failing to respect the distance on a free throw.

Question 17

Multiple choice: Which foul leads to a free throw for the opposing team? A) Major B) Personal C) Technical D) All of the above

Answer 17

D) All of the above

Question 18

True or False: Players can be assessed fouls for unsportsmanlike conduct.

Answer 18

True

Question 19

What does it mean to be ‘excluded’ in water polo?

Answer 19

It refers to a player being temporarily removed from the game due to a major foul.

Question 20

Fill in the blank: A player who commits a __________ foul may be awarded a penalty shot against their team.

Answer 20

major

Question 21

What is a ‘5-meter penalty shot’ in water polo?

Answer 21

A shot awarded to the opposing team after a major foul within the 5-meter area.

Question 22

Multiple choice: Which of the following can result in a penalty shot? A) Personal foul B) Major foul C) Technical foul D) None of the above

Answer 22

B) Major foul

Question 23

True or False: A player can be ejected from the game for a single major foul.

Answer 23

False

Question 24

What does ‘playing the ball’ mean in the context of water polo fouls?

Answer 24

It means that a player can legally challenge for the ball without committing a foul.