Have you ever thought of playing bubble soccer? Well, it is time you explore this game because it is a fun way to spend time with your friends, family and even kids.

The ball that is used in this game is same as the one used in football. The only difference is that the players wear a bubble suit that gives a bouncy cushion to the player, making it safe for everyone.

Frequently asked questions about bubble soccer

What makes this game ideal for kids?

Bubble soccer is ideal for kids as you do not have to follow any hard and fast technical rules. You can bounce around or smash into each other to prevent your opponent from scoring a goal. Moreover, you do not have to worry about any injuries as well because you are covered in a bubble. Kids often find themselves rolling around and laughing, and sometimes they even forget about the soccer!

What are some of the rules of bubble soccer?

It is essential that the players should understand at least some of the loose rules that govern this sport. If you are keen to play this game, then make sure that you inculcate the necessary awareness regarding some of these.

• Rule 1: The first rule is that both the teams should not start where one team has only three players or fewer. Moreover, each player has to wear a bubble before stepping into the field.
• Rule 2: The substitutions are allowed during the match. To carry out the replacement, the player has to come off the field and needs to stand on the side. The new player has to cross the party line for entering into the game.
• Rule 3: Whenever a new player comes the field the referee checks the player to ensure that he has all the necessary equipment.
• Rule 4: If a player falls down on the ground, then he will be allowed to get up. The opponent team members can only establish contact with the player once he has gotten up.
• Rule 5: Referee will blow the whistle to end the first half of the game or stop play. Once the referee blows the whistle, then it is mandatory that the players should terminate the game on an immediate basis. If there are any unsafe conditions, then the referee has the right to stop the active play. The stopped game can only resume once the referee blows the whistle again.
• Rule 6: It is also vital that you should wear proper shoes while playing bubble soccer. The female players should not wear any fine jewellery while playing bubble football because it may damage the bubble.

How long does the match last?

Usually, there’s no set length to recreational bubble soccer. The referee will have the discretion to choose the length of the game, based on how they determine the players are feeling. Competitive bubble soccer does usually last up to 12 minutes. However, the teams can mutually agree on reducing. This decision needs to be made at the beginning of the match.

Now, it is understandable that kids and adults alike get tired while playing the match. This is why an interval of five minutes is allowed after half time and plenty of opportunities for substitutes. We often rotate 5 bubble suits between 10 people or more!

How do you play bubble soccer?

When the game is about to start both the teams need to stand on the baseline. The referee will then place the ball in the middle of the field. Next, the referee blows the whistle to commence the game. The referee will also blow the whistle after each goal as well. Usually, the referee does not stop the ball if he sees it going out of bounds. However, play will be stopped if it goes near the spectators.

During the game the referee has two balls. One is actively used in the game and the other ball is used if the previous one goes out of bounds. If a ball successfully passes the score line, then a goal is scored.

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Vince Lombardi said that “it’s not whether you get knocked down; it’s whether you get up”. To have a crazy time enjoying hitting, rolling and bumping all over the ground look no further, because this extreme hybrid sport arouses both silliness and competition. Bubble Soccer is the hybrid of soccer and zorbing, in which you can hit your opposing player as hard as possible. So get ready for some hard bumps.

Objective and Scoring

How to Play Bubble Soccer

The goal of the game is to kick the ball in the net; it will result in most goals and thus the most points. When the ball crosses over the cross line, under the cross bar, without any violation of the rules and regulations of the game; the individual team goals the score. Winner is the team scoring the maximum goals.

Players

A match is played between two teams. No exact limit is defined for the numbers of players in team. Ideally there can be five players per team but not less than four. An unlimited amount of substitutes are allowed per team.

Basically, all the teams and players are treated equally. No goalkeepers are designated. There is a bulge area in front of the goal where active players can pass through but are not allowed to stay for more than three seconds.

Duration of the Match

There is no set match duration. It could last two equal halves of 15 minutes each or it could last for four 10 minutes quarters (i.e. mutually agreed between the playing teams and supervisors). Out of bounds does not result in loss of time. The referee has the power to stop the time in case of time outs and medical emergencies. Each team is allowed maximum of 2-3 time outs.

Field and Boundary

Many different styles are opted for playing bubble soccer. It can be played with big goals or small goals, outdoors over the soccer fields or inside the gym. The area of the field is marked by boundary lines. The ball remains “active” unless it goes out of the border near any obstruct where it becomes hazardous for the safety of the spectators or players. If it goes out of the border but remains safe, referee will call “play on” to keep the ball “active”.

Equipment for Safety

Before stepping into the field each player must be inside the bubble ball. To ensure the security of the player inside the ball; the bubble ball must be inflated fully and is worn across the shoulders using straps. Players must wear proper closed-toe shoes. Studded foot wears are not allowed.

Wearing shin guards and knee pads are also highly recommended for safety purposes. Wearing jewelry or any sharp tool during play is prohibited.

In addition to providing supervision during the match, the referee also ensures the safety of the players. Hitting the player outside the field boundary is not allowed. However, a hit inside the field boundary resulting the player to fall outside the field boundary is legal.

General Governing Rules

To start the game, the ball must be placed at a distance of 10 feet from the center or anywhere between 20 feet. Players must not always line up exactly on the base line. As the referee blows the whistle players will run for the possession of ball. This will also happen every time after scoring goal. To keep the things simple there is no off-side rule. A free penalty kick may be awarded to the team that was on the wrong end of the foul.

A fundamental “on the ground” rule is that the player who is knocked down on the ground must not be hit or contacted again unless the player is on both feet.

In every case decision of the referee is final. There should be no objections.

Disciplinary Sanctions

Most importantly it is a common social game! So illegal tackling like kicking, grabbing or tripping will not be tolerated in any situation. In case of misconduct of player, misdeed will be handled by the player receiving a warning and on second, player will have to leave the field and game.

At the end, having healthy competition in a friendly environment is always the best idea. The aim of the game is to have fun!

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One of the sports activities that have become pretty popular in the recent years is bubble soccer. This game requires the players to be enclosed in an inflated bubble ball while playing soccer. This bubble ball covers the head and the upper body of the player. This sport is usually played in sprawling halls. It is the life of special events like stag parties, bachelor parties and the birthdays as well.

Origin of Bubble Soccer

Bubble soccer was invented way back in 2011 in Norway. The people who came up with the idea of this game were Johan Golden and Henrik Elevestad. The interesting part is that these guys never knew that they would become the pioneer of such an interesting game. Well, this game was able to make its first appearance on the TV show Golden Goal. However, it did not reach the UK right away. Some of the entrepreneurs made a sincere attempt to make this sport popular in the UK but they were turned down by many of the investors who felt that this game had no future in the UK. What changed the scenario was that these entrepreneurs were persistent and did not give up.

These entrepreneurs decide to gather finances to launch this sport on their own. This sport made its way to the United States of America in 2014 and there was no turning back ever since.

Who invented bubble soccer?

Bubble Soccer Hits the Internet

Bubble soccer also became the ultimate sensation on the internet in 2014. It all started off when a video of a Bubble Soccer operator in Algund was released on the internet. When the people saw this video they were extremely amused by this sport. The video got millions of searches. The reason is that the bubble suit gives this exciting twist to the game that is surely an out of the box idea.

The Teething Issues of Bubble Soccer

When this game started in the United States, the players faced many issues. Since this game was something new, the availability of quality equipment was limited. There was a lack of industry standards that contributed to the failure of the operators. Secondly, this sport did not have any well-defined rules and lacked insurers as well. National Association of Bubble Soccer emerged way back in 2014 to address these issues.

With the emergence of National Association of Bubble Soccer things changed drastically. The affiliates did not face any issue in building their business around the sport because the quality equipment was made available for the players.

How the Game is Played

This sport follows the standard rules of soccer. However, it does allow full contact. When people play bubble soccer, then a group stands at one end of the pitch. Another player is made to stand at another end of the pitch. It is the responsibility of this player to run and at the same time dive at the group. He tries to knock down as many members of the group as possible.

The popularity of this game has now reached its prime peak. It is expected that the Bubble Soccer World Cup will take place in 2018 in Shoreditch London. The final is supposed to take place at Wembley. The World Cup has a huge list of participants. This includes Spain, Portugal, Brazil and Finland as well. People have a lot of expectations associated with this event and apparently, it seems that this event is going to be a huge success by all means for sure.

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BubbSoc is a bubble soccer company operating in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane.  If you have any questions or need to organise this amazing sport for your next event, feel free to get in touch with us! You can reach us by calling 0423074787 or filling out the form.