By the end of this session, players should:
| Activity | Time |
|---|---|
| Equipment & Water Confidence | 5 min |
| Introduction to the Game | 5 min |
| First Puck Contact | 10 min |
| Puck Control | 10 min |
| Passing | 10 min |
| Mini Game | 15–20 min |
| Wrap Up | 2 min |
Ensure players are comfortable enough with their equipment to participate safely.
Players can:
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🎥 Video Placeholder: Snorkel Clearing
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Two teams compete to move a puck along the bottom of the pool and score goals.
Players take turns diving underwater and returning to the surface to breathe.
Dive
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Help
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Surface
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Recover
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Repeat
Don't worry about tactics or positions today.
Just focus on joining the game and having fun.
Introduce controlled puck contact.
Confidence touching and moving the puck.
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🧊 3D Model Placeholder: Basic Stick Grip
Move with the puck while maintaining control.
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Introduce passing and sharing possession.
Introduce teamwork and sharing the puck.
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Let players experience real Underwater Hockey.
Encourage:
Avoid:
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Today you learned:
The first few sessions can feel challenging because you are learning new equipment, new skills, and a new sport at the same time.
Most players find that after a few sessions the equipment starts to feel natural and the game becomes much more enjoyable.
Keep showing up, keep learning, and most importantly, have fun.
A successful Session 1 is not about skill.
A successful Session 1 means players: