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Time-motion studies indicate the importance of repeated high-intensity activities during water polo match play. The purpose of this study was to assess the reliability of an in-water repeated-sprint test, which comprised 6x10-m all-out sprints, departing every 17 s. This protocol was chosen to replicate the regular intense periods of match play.
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