Wacky Sports :: Underwater Hockey 113n2i

Jul 25, 2008

This wacky swimming pool game is way funner than playing marco polo! Get the 411 on the sport that combines swimming and hockey!

The Basics 1v202j

Underwater hockey is a non- sport that combines elements of swimming, score in goals that are nine-feet long.

Believe it or not, underwater hockey has been around for awhile. It was founded in 1059 by Alan Blake in England. It was originally called "octopush" and comprised of teams of eight using little sticks called a pusher and a puck named a "squid." Today the sport has grown worldwide, gaining notoriety in countries such as England, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and Japan.

The Rules 4qk1s

An underwater hockey game consists of two, 10-minute halves. A team typically consists of 10 players, with six players per team in the pool at a time. There is usually no goalie, the players set up in a three people in the front and three people in the back type of a formation.

The rules are similar to hockey whereas you can't use your stick against something or someone other than the puck. You also can't stop or play the puck with anything other than your stick. This is a non- sport - the person with the puck can't be physically pushed. One is allowed to play the puck, but not merely block opponents with their body.

Benefits 6533c

Underwater hockey is an excellent way to stay in shape. The constant swimming will improve your unique. It is always good to try something new and we guarantee underwater hockey is unlike anything you will every experience!