Información General sobre Floorball

Study Notes

Floorball is a popular sport, currently experiencing a surge in popularity.
Its origins are rooted in similar games played since the 1800s, but Sweden formalized it in 1981, establishing a national federation.
The sport's development took hold in Sweden in the mid-1970s.
Formalized rules were established in 1983, including designated playing areas ("rink").

Stick: Made of fiberglass, polycarbonate, or carbon fiber (lightweight and durable), weighing between 150 and 200 grams.
- Stick lengths vary according to the player's height (children - sternum; adults - belly button).
- Specific dimensions (cm) for different player heights: 100-110 | 120-130 | 140 - 150 | 160 75 - 80 | 85 - 90 | 95 - 100 | 100-110
Paddle: Available in various materials (nylon, plastic, fiberglass, carbon), with either firm or soft textures affecting control type (soft - control with stick; firm - shot).
- Paddle curves are customized up to 30mm maximum for better control.
- Molding tools: Heat gun, towel, cold water, or gloves.
Ball: Round with 26 holes, white in competition, a diameter of 72mm, and weighing 23 grams.

Dimensions: 160 cm x 115 cm, with a designated goalie area (2.5m x 1m), marked 3.5m from the backboard and 2.85m from the back of the goal, with dimensions of 5m wide and 4m long.

The playing field is bordered by 50cm-high sideboards ("rink") to prevent the ball from going out of bounds to help maintain game flow and continuity.
It's strongly recommended to use plastic material, although wooden boards without edges are also acceptable.

Equipment: Long pants, long-sleeved shirt, helmet, gloves, shoes, knee pads, and a protective covering.
Allowed actions: Using any part of the body (including arms and head) to handle the ball.
Goalie area rules: If a goalie exits the large goal area, they're treated as a field player, no stick allowed.
Contacting the ball is a 3-second limit using the hands, which if not obeyed results in a free throw taken at the edge of the goal area.
Goaltenders are permitted to make passes, but they must touch the ground, the band, or another player's stick before the line is crossed.

Players: Each team can have up to 17 players, but only 6 can play concurrently with 5 field players and 1 goalkeeper.
Field Players: Play with sticks.
Goalkeeper: Plays without a stick.
Game Length: The game is divided into three 20-minute periods with 5-minute breaks between periods. If there is a tie, there are two periods of 15 minutes extra time, and if the tie persists, penalties are taken.
Initial Throw: "Stroke In": The goalkeeper and a player from the opposing team play near the center of the court.
Goal Throw: "Stroke Off": The players play near the center of the court following a goal.
Incorrect Play - Penalty Throw: "Stroke Free": Players play close to the court's infraction position.
Penalties: If a foul occurs, the injured party earns a penalty. This is taken to promote fair play.
Allowed Actions: A list of appropriate game play actions.
Forbidden Actions: A list of inappropriate game play actions.