"mouthguard" - 1 õppematerjal

Unusual Sports - Underwater hockey

two halves, ten to fifteen minutes (15 min at world championship tournaments) , and a short half-time interval.At half time the two teams switch ends. Also there is penalties, that is given to the offending rules team during game (such as the using of the stick against something or someone and and e.t.c) Equipment Players wear a diving mask, snorkel and swimfins, and carry in one hand a short stick for playing the puck. 1. snorkel and mouthguard 2. hat with earguards 3. mask 4. fins 5. stick 6. puck 7. glove Positive aspects Breathe training You swim beter No phisical traumas Unusual => intresting Negative aspects You need to stop for breathing It is hard to keep body underwater so you need to train a lot There is also danger about dizziness ,becouse of water pressure Those , who is scared about sinking , thinks that this is useless and very dangerous sport) Conclusion