What Is Floorball? How to Play Floorball Game!

Floorball is a fast-paced mix of hockey and soccer. It features stickhandling, goals, and penalty timing similar to hockey, while it has foul calls, free hits, and goalie ball handling rules similar to soccer. There is no offsides or icing the stick cannot normally be raised above the knee legally.

The game is played between two teams of six, five field players and one goalkeeper. Substitutions are free and unlimited during play similar to hockey. There is shoulder to shoulder contact but no checking, hooking, or stick checking is permitted.

A floorball game can be played with three to five outfield players, as well as a goalkeeper on the court for each team. The goalkeeper may be substituted for an additional field player if the coach desires. This can be an advantage for the attacking side of the team, but can also be disadvantageous when it comes to their own defence.

The team is also allowed to change players at any time in the game, with entire changes in lineup common. Individual substitutions happen from time to time, but usually only when a player is exhausted or hurt.