Substitution area
Player changes are organized through the team's designated substitution area.
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HOW DO
SUBSTITUTIONS WORK?
Follow the outgoing player toward the substitution area and see how the incoming player joins the game.
LIVE EXPLAINER
SUBSTITUTION SCENARIO
Follow the transition between the player in the water and the substitute in four stages.
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01 · IN PLAYThe player is active in the game
CORE PRINCIPLE
FAST, ORGANIZED AND COORDINATED CHANGES
Well-timed substitutions help a team maintain energy, structure and continuity during play.
Ready substitute
The incoming player stays prepared for the moment of change.
Maintain tempo
Efficient changes help preserve the team's rhythm and role structure.
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