undervannsfotball

Undervannsfotball, also known as underwater football or aquatoss, is a sport played underwater. It is a team sport that combines elements of handball and water polo, with the objective of scoring by getting a ball into a goal. The game is played in a swimming pool with a ball that is neutrally buoyant, meaning it sinks slowly and doesn't float. Players typically wear snorkeling gear, including masks, snorkels, and fins, to facilitate movement and breathing underwater.

The game is played between two teams, with a specific number of players on each side, though this can vary depending on the league or informal rules. The playing area is a marked section of the pool, and goals are usually placed on the pool floor. Players must stay underwater for extended periods, passing the ball to teammates and attempting to advance it towards the opponent's goal. Contact with opponents is generally limited to prevent fouls.

Scoring occurs when a player successfully propels the ball into the opposing team's goal. The game requires significant physical fitness, lung capacity, and teamwork. Underwater football is a niche sport practiced in various countries, often within diving or water sports clubs. It offers a unique athletic challenge due to the altered physics and environment of playing underwater. Different rule sets exist, but the core concept of an underwater team sport revolving around a ball and goals remains consistent.