BASIC RULES OF FLOORBALL

 

The rules for Floorball are built on the premises of not using

the stick to harm the opponent in any way. Despite the fact 

that Floorball is a fast sport, there are quite little injuries if 

you keep in mind the basic rules, which are listed below:

 

1. The game is played with 3 to 5 field players and a goalie depending on

       the court size.

  2.  Teams consist of a minimum of 6 and a maximum of 20 players.

  3.  Game is played with effective time 3 periods of 20 minutes, in some

       cases 3 x 15 minutes are used to fit the game inside the one hour limit.

  4.  A 50 cm high rink surrounds the field (look for hints if there is no rink,

       under Modifying the Facilities).

  5.  The goal size is 115 cm by 160 cm and in front of it is a crease (2.5 m by

       1 m) where only the goalie can be although the ball may be played from 

       there by a field player with a stick.

  6.  The goalkeeper area is 4 m by 5 m and this is the area in which the

       goalie may play normally. The goalkeeper has no stick.

  7.  The goalie must not hold the ball for more than 3 seconds and when

        throwing the ball, it must hit the floor before passing the centre line.

  8.  If the ball goes out of the rink/field the other team can continue play 1 meter away from the spot where the ball went out. If the ball goes        out from the end, the other team continues from the corner spot.

  9.  When given a free hit, the opponent must be at least 3 meters away from the ball (sticks included).

10.  The ball may be kicked, but not more than once and not to a team mate.

11.  The ball must not be played with the hands or head.

12.  The ball may be played from the air if it is below the knee level.

13.  No form of pushing or physically tackling the body is allowed, but you may play shoulder to shoulder.

14.  Players may not play without a stick.

15.  You are not allowed to jump and play the ball at the same time.

16.  The ball may not be played if a hand or both knees are on the ground. (Only one knee is allowed).

17.  Free shot or 2 minutes penalty is given when:

• High sticking, hitting the opponents stick, playing the ball with hand or head, tackling, pushing, obstructing, throwing the stick, wrong distance in the free shot

• A penalty shot is given if the foul is committed when the other player is trying to score from close to the goal