7 meter line (obsolete) Prior to FINA rule changes in 2005, this was the position for a direct shot on goal after fouls, replaced by the present 5 meter line. A player may shoot at the goal from beyond this line without taking a free pass after an ordinary foul, if the shot is made with one continuous motion. The edge of the pool from the 5 meter mark to the 2 meter mark is a yellow line. 5 meter line The line at each end of the pool crossing 5 meters in front of the goal, designated by a yellow mark on the edge of the pool. 4-2 Offense in Man up situation 4-2 offense Team on offense positions four players on the 2 meter line, and two players on 5 meter line.
4 meter line (obsolete) Prior to FINA rule changes in 2005, this was the position for penalty throws, replaced by the present 5 meter line. 3-3 offense A basic positional offense composed of two lines containing 3 players each: point and two drivers along the 5 meter line, and wings and center forward along the 2 meter line. No attacking player may be in this area without the ball. 2 meter zone or area The area between the 2 meter line and the goal line. The edge of the playing area from the 2 meter mark to the goal line is a red line. 2 meter line The line at each end of the pool crossing 2 meters in front of the goal, designated by a red mark on the edge of the pool.
