These are the official AirBall rules for the game of Bubble Soccer. These rules have been designed to keep the game of Bubble Soccer as fun and entertaining as possible. While at the same time keeping the players, equipment, and their surroundings safe.
These rules have been developed to enhance the overall experience of Bubble Soccer. In order to achieve this goal we focused on making the game more fun and less serious. This allows for everyone to enjoy playing the game no matter there athletic ability.
Objective
- To have the most points at the end of the game by scoring the most goals.
Scoring
- A player scores a goal by kicking the soccer ball into the net
Players
- An even amount of players on both teams with 2 subs
- Substitutions can be made at any time, the game does not have to be stopped
- There are no goalies
Length of Game
- Four 5 minute quarters or two 10 minute halves
- Time is not stopped for out of bounds, only for time outs and injuries
- Three 1 minute time outs available for each team
Field
- The playing field is an outdoor mini soccer field or an indoor gym
- The length of the field is marked by boundary lines
Equipment
- Sufficient amount of Air Balls
- Knee pads (optional)
- Soccer ball
- 2 mini soccer goals
Rules
- To start the game place the soccer ball in the middle of the field or gymnasium. The teams must start at opposite ends, near the goal that they are defending. The referee will then count down from three, 3 2 1 GO! When the referee says go the players will run toward the soccer ball and begin to play.
- When the ball goes out of bounds, the referee will throw ball back in play
- There are no offside rules
- Jewelry and belts must be removed
- Players pockets must be completely emptied before entering the Air Ball
Fouls
- Players are not allowed to use their hands
- Player can not knock down player without the ball
- Preventing a player from getting up
- No Tripping