Underwater Hockey

Underwater Hockey Rules

• The sport consists of two teams each with 10 players each where 6 players play in the pool, and the other 4 players act as a substitute. These players only get into the play due to injury or detention of the primary six players.
• The sport is played for 30 minutes duration with two halves, each of 15 minutes time period and a rest period is for 5 minutes in between the halves. After the half-time is completed, the teams are required to switch their respective sides. 
• The players have to cover the specified zones besides being in their position, but their skilled formations during the match are more important.
• The teams are split into attack and defence where the variations are only allowed to midfielders' positioning and formation.
• The scores can only be scored if the pucks are aimed with a hockey stick only. If any other body part is involved in the movement of the puck, it is considered invalid.
• The players are entirely prohibited from making any contact with other players unless they are positioned for the puck. 
• Both the teams start the match being at each pool's end by keeping their one hand on the wall. The puck is in the middle before starting the match. 
• In each playing area, there is a 3-meter long goal tray with a slope in the front and a shallow trough present. 
• The puck is made up of lead and coated with plastic on the outer side. The weight of the puck is limited to 1.5 kgs.
• All the players are required to wear large fins at the bottom for their ease in freediving, a diving mask and a snorkel and latex built thick gloves which protect their hands from the bottom pool and puck. The player then flicks the puck over 3 meters, and then it came off to the bottom and got passed to another player.
• The referee signals any infringement or penalty scores via using a buzzer. The referees can offer any free puck by sponsoring a three-meter advantage or disadvantage and can disqualify the player for a period of 1 to 2 minutes.