Floorball
About Floorball
Floorball is a fast-paced stick and ball sport that is safe, fun, inclusive, and easy to learn. Originally developed in Sweden in the mid-1970s, it has become the fastest growing team sport in Europe with over one million players worldwide across 52 member nations governed by the International Floorball Federation (IFF).
The roots of Floorball can be found in many different sports including soccer, hockey, and basketball, meaning that many concepts and strategies from those sports can be seen in Floorball. There is no contact between opposing players - play centers around ball control, quick passing, and lots of running, making it an excellent cardiovascular workout while developing tactical awareness and teamwork.
Suitable For
Ages 7 and up
Duration
1-2 hours per session
Group Size
10-20 participants
Equipment
All provided
Safety First - The Foundation of Floorball
The rules of Floorball have one focus: the safety of the players. This makes it an ideal sport for schools, community programs, and recreational play.
No Contact Allowed: Contact between players or player's sticks is strictly prohibited
Low Ball Play: The ball cannot be played above knee level, preventing dangerous high plays
Stick Safety: Players may not swing their sticks above waist level
Fair Play Enforced: Minor infractions lead to free hits; major infractions result in shorthanded situations
Game Structure & Objectives
Game Objective: Hit the ball into the opponent's goal. Each goal counts as one point. The team with the most points at the end wins.
International Regulation Format
Match Duration
- • Three 20-minute periods
- • 10-minute break between periods
- • Continuous substitutions allowed
Team Composition
- • 1 Goalkeeper
- • 2 Defensemen
- • 1 Center
- • 2 Forwards
Face-Off Procedures
The game begins with a face-off at center court, which also occurs after each correctly scored goal.
Ball is placed on the center face-off dot with all players on their respective sides
Face-off players position feet perpendicular to centerline, equidistant from the line
Stick blades placed perpendicular to centerline without touching the ball
Normal grip with thumbs pointing downward and both hands above grip mark
Rules & Game Infractions
Hit-Ins (Ball Out of Play)
Awarded to the non-offending team when the ball leaves the rink or touches the ceiling. Taken from the location where the ball went out or from the nearest corner face-off dot if behind the goal line.
Free Hits (Minor Infractions)
Awarded for minor rule violations. Common situations include:
Penalties (Major Infractions)
Penalized players sit out for the penalty duration, creating shorthanded situations. They return when the penalty expires or when the opposing team scores. Major violations include:
Important Rule Details
- • Opponents must stay at least 3 meters from the ball during hit-ins and free hits
- • Both hit-ins and free hits may go directly into the goal
- • Player taking hit-in or free-hit cannot touch ball again until it touches another player
- • Substitutions are continuous and occur in designated substitution zones
Comprehensive 10-Lesson Training Program
Our structured curriculum progressively develops fundamental skills, tactical understanding, and game readiness through a systematic 10-lesson approach.
Lesson 1: Rules & Passing the Ball
Introduction to game rules and fundamental passing techniques
Lesson 2: Ball Skills & Shooting 1
Basic ball control and shooting fundamentals
Lesson 3: Ball Skills & Shooting 2
Advanced shooting techniques and accuracy training
Lesson 4: Game Emulation 1
Simulation drills and small-sided games
Lesson 5: Game Emulation 2
Full game scenarios and match situations
Lesson 6: Coordination Skills 1
Footwork, agility, and stick-handling coordination
Lesson 7: Coordination Skills 2
Advanced movement patterns and quick transitions
Lesson 8: Tactical Training
Offensive and defensive strategies, positioning
Lesson 9: Penalty Shooting
One-on-one situations and pressure scenarios
Lesson 10: Goaltending
Goalkeeper positioning, saves, and throw-out techniques