Need to work on your breath-hold and get ready for physically duress underwater? Well…Underwater Torpedo League might have the secret sauce for you as we transition towards heavier surf this winter.
According to the league’s website, UTL started on Marine Corp bases over a decade ago, and has made adjustments over the years with safety in mind.
Here are a few snippets from the league to explain how it works:
The object of the game is to move the torpedo underwater and place the torpedo in the goal area without committing a foul. Each game consists of three matches.
If a player surfaces any part of his body with the torpedo, it will result in a penalty.
Tackling, pulling, holding back, and grappling is only allowed on players in possession of the torpedo. Tackling or grappling players without the torpedo will be considered Foul Play. Foul play will result in a penalty and penalty drop against the offending player.
Sounds like good preparation for a hold down at Maverick’s. You can ask Mark Healey about that one.
