Underwater hockey was created in the mid-twentieth century, by those that found ice, street and field hockey all to unexciting. It seemed that the only things left unchallenged in hockey were air and water. Thus, this game removed the first, and added the latter. Underwater hockey is held at the bottom of a swimming pool 2-4 meters deep. The 6 players in the water must hold their breath while playing, but there are 4 substitutes that may be used freely. Players wear masks, fins, snorkels, protective gloves, headgear/ ear protectors, and mouth guards. Sticks are 11 inches long and are used to pass a 3.5 pound metal covered puck into a 3 meter goal. World-class payers are able to "flick" th
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