The floorball game is one of the youngest and fastest growing sports. It is a variation of hockey. It is noteworthy that in some countries the game received other names. In Sweden it is known as “outdoor bandy”, in the United States - “florhockey”, in Europe - “ani hockey”.
Appearance story
Today, many people have not even heard of a game like floorball - what it is, what its rules are, etc. The first analogues of floor hockey appeared in different parts of the world in the middle of the last century. Floorball in its modern form originated in Sweden in the late 1950s. In those days, Cosom hockey sticks made in Minnesota were very popular .
Gradually, the game began to spread in schools and sports sections. Initially, it was called "soft bandy." In the 1970s, the first rules of floorball appeared. What were these standards? All the rules were prescribed in the regulations, first published in Sweden. It is on the territory of the Scandinavian Peninsula that the game has become widespread and developed. Here they understood its significance and the great future that soft-bandi (floorball) can have: that this unique entertainment will soon win the hearts of millions.
In many ways, the Swedes were right. The game really quickly went outside the country and spread rapidly throughout the rest of Europe. In the early 1980s, the first floorball federation appeared. It was the Swedish national organization responsible for holding tournaments domestically. The next in line, oddly enough, was the Japan Federation. Further officially registered this sport in Finland, Switzerland and Denmark.
In the late 1980s, regional federations united under the auspices of the IFF. Soon, other countries, such as Norway, the Czech Republic, Hungary and so on, began to join the international floorball association. In Russia, the game became widespread only in the early 1990s. In 2012, a full-fledged national federation under the Ministry of Sports of the Russian Federation appeared in the country.
General Provisions
One of the most popular alternative types of hockey is floorball. What is this game and what is its meaning? Participants are divided into 2 teams. The task of each side is to score the greatest number of goals. The team that did it faster in a certain period of time wins.
Competitions are held on a hard surface in the hall. The ball is controlled only by a special club. It is not allowed to kick and kick on goal. Game time - 3 periods of 20 minutes. In children's categories, halves vary within a quarter of an hour. When the game stops, the countdown stops.
If the match ended in a draw, an over-time of 10 minutes is assigned. If he did not identify the winner, then the time comes for a series of free kicks (5 on each side). A team application can have up to 20 players. At the same time, only 6 of them appear on the court, including the goalkeeper. The number of replacements is not limited; held without stopping the game. Judge match 2 referees.
Inventory and uniform
Only certified balls are allowed. They must comply with special standards prescribed in international regulations. For the manufacture of the ball, only plastic is permitted. Its diameter should be 72 mm, and the mass can vary from 20 to 23 g. There must be 26 round holes in the ball. It is important that its color is monophonic.
Floorball stick is also subject to certification. It is strictly forbidden to carry out any manipulations with its handle. Only shortening and winding just above the grip mark is allowed. Floorball stick is made of plastic only. Its length should be no more than 105 cm. The weight of the club can vary from 330 to 360 g. The hook cannot be sharpened, and its total length should be between 25-30 cm. In official competitions, a slight bending of the edge is allowed.
The uniform for field players of one team should be the same. Her set includes shorts, a t-shirt and leggings. In women's categories, special skirts are allowed. The color of the form has no restrictions, with the exception of gray shades. Leg warmers must protect the entire shin. Goalkeeper's ammunition also includes gloves, a mask, long trousers and a sweater that cover the body and face from hitting the ball. In children's categories, goalkeepers are allowed to wear a special helmet.
Each player must have their own number (from 1 to 99). Shoes can be arbitrary, but without spikes on the sole. Field players are prohibited from wearing dangerous equipment during the match, such as watches, bracelets, earrings, etc.
Site Standards
The playing field is a rectangle with sides of 40 and 20 m. At the edges of the site is closed by small sides with rounded corners. For a mini floorball (4 by 4 players), the permissible field size is 24 by 14 m.
The marking should include a center line, penalty and goalkeeper zones, the face-off. The size of the goal in floorball is 160 by 115 cm.
Before each match, the referees check the net for cliffs and loose reinforcement (as in football).
Near the playground there are 2 replacement zones. Their length is 10 m each, and their depth is up to 3 m. Coaches and substitutes can be in the substitution zone. Benches should be able to seat up to 20 people.
Game Rules: Allowed
Floorball is allowed to play with the foot, however, there can be only one touch. Stopping the ball by the hull is permitted in the absence of a jump.
The knee can be relied upon to protect the gate. One timeout is allowed per game, the time of which is limited to 30 seconds.
Floorball rules also describe permissible tricks during controversial situations. In case of a free kick, all opponents must be at a distance of 3 meters or more, so as not to impede the flight of the ball.
The side to which the standard will be fulfilled is indicated only by the judge. During a controversial situation, the ball is given to the player who was closer to him at the time of the violation.
Game Rules: Forbidden
During the match, you can not give a pass to any part of the body. It is forbidden to play in a prone position and sitting, to block or beat an opponent, to do hooks, trips.
At the time of the attack, the enemy must not raise or forcibly hold his stick. Players are not allowed to hit the ball with their hands or feet. The club cannot be dropped and raised above the knee.
If you violate any of the rules, a penalty kick will be awarded by the judge. The standard position point can be located from the opponent’s goal at a distance of no closer than 3.5 m.
In case of repeated violation of the rules, rude behavior, the player will be disqualified until the end of the meeting. For raising the club above the knee is removed from the site for 1 minute.