H2O Polo Basics -- The Water Polo Penalty Shot & The 6 on 5 Offense
The Penalty Shot
A penalty shot may be called when a player is fouled in the act of shooting. This video explains the water polo penalty shot.
The 6 on 5 Power Play
While watching a water polo game, you will often hear the players shouting, "6 on 5, 6 on 5!" What does this mean?
It means that there has been a penalty that involves the exclusion of a player from the game, setting up a scoring opportunity... analagous to the penalty box and power play in a hockey game.
The video below explains this situation and the 6 on 5 offense it sets into play.
