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Underwater hockey

Underwater hockey. Two teams composed of six players swimming in a pool compete to maneuver a puck sliding on the bottom of a swimming pool into the opponent's goal with a short stick. The players wear masks, snorkels, fins, coloured caps and teeth protectors. The heavy puck (1.3-1.5 Kg), surrounded by a waterproof rubber covering, is approximatly the size of an ice-hockey puck. The sticks, which must float in water, are usually made from wood or fiberglass. They are held by one hand and measure approximately 30 cm long. The goals are 3 meters wide and lie on the bottom, against the end walls of the pool.

Underwater hockey enjoys most of its popularity in the U.S. and Australia.

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