Play Underwater hockey

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games consist of 2 halves of typically ten fifteen minutes (depending on tournament rules; 20 minutes @ world championship tournaments) , short half-time interval of 3 minutes. @ half time 2 teams switch ends.


a typical playing formation 3-3 (three offensive players or forwards, , 3 defensive players or backs) of 3-2-1 (three forwards, 2 mid-fielders , back) variation. other options include 2-3-1 (i.e., 2 forwards, 3 mid-fielders, , back), 1-3-2, or 2-2-2. formations fluid , evolving different national teams being proponents of particular tweaks in formations, such new zealand box (2-1-2-1) formation. important tournament teams formation strategy substitution strategy—substitution errors might result in foul (too many players in play area) can result in player offending team being sent out, or tactical blunder (with few defenders in on play).


there number of penalties described in official underwater hockey rules, ranging use of stick against (or someone) other puck, playing or stopping puck other stick, , blocking (interposing 1 s self between team-mate possesses puck , opponent; 1 allowed play puck, not merely block opponents 1 s body). if penalty minor, referees award advantage puck: team committed foul pushed 3 metres (9.8 ft) puck, while other team gets free possession. major penalties, such dangerous pass (e.g. striking opponent s head) or intentional or repeated fouls, referees may eject players specified period of time or remainder of game. defender committing serious foul sufficiently close own goal may penalized award of penalty shot, or penalty goal fouled player s team. since underwater sport, surface spectators may unaware of how physical underwater hockey is.


often players successful in game strong swimmers, have great ability hold , recover breath, , able produce great speed underwater whilst demonstrating learned skills in puck control. important able work team members , take full advantage of individual skills.


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