Underwater hockey is popular in New Zealand , New Zealand , U.S. and Australia . It 's gaining popularity in the New Zealand , but ca n't be `` picked up on the corner lot '' like other sports . `` Because you 're underwater , the impact of getting hit is almost dulled down . '' Players try to push a 3-pound puck at the bottom of a pool into goals . `` This is for people who are true athletes , '' roughly 1,000 player says .
Underwater hockey is popular in New Zealand , New Zealand , U.S. and Australia . It 's gaining popularity in the New Zealand , but ca n't be `` picked up on the corner lot '' like other sports . Players try to push a 3-pound puck at the bottom of a pool into goals . `` This is for people who are true athletes , '' roughly 1,000 player says .