Underwater hockey

High school (ages 12+)
Sports & Games

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/underwater-hockey

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. Who invented Underwater hockey?1954
2. What is the sport classification?Underwater limited-contact team sport
3. What is the founding location?Portsmouth, England
4. Why do players not use breathing gear in underwater hockey?The game is designed so that players hold their breath for each play. This makes the sport challenging and keeps the action fast, because everyone must surface for air after a short burst of play.
5. How do underwater hockey players talk to each other?Players use hand signals and body movements to communicate, because speaking underwater is impossible. These signals help teammates coordinate passes, defend, and plan attacks.

Anaerobic Capacity: The body's ability to perform short, intense bursts of activity without relying on oxygen.
Nitrogen Narcosis: A temporary state of altered consciousness caused by breathing nitrogen under pressure, typically at greater depths.
Spatial Awareness: The ability to understand one's position and orientation in relation to objects and the environment.