The new sport of Bodyball was created by James Kent from the UK in November 2021. In Bodyball, players throw and knock the ball into a goal, with goalkeepers trying to block shots.

Teams of eight players try to either throw the ball or knock it with their body into a goal blocked by a goalkeeper. Teams pass the ball around whilst opposition players attempt to intercept their passes. Teams can try to force a turnover due to a 15-second maximum possession time limit.

Equipment Required: A small sponge Ball and goals.

Sport Details

  • Matches consist of two 30 minute halves plus 5 minute overtime in a knockout match if necessary. Time is stopped when fouls and injuries happen. 
  • Contact is allowed however rough or dangerous play (decided by the referee) is penalised by a free throw (anywhere outside the penalty area) or penalty throw (inside the penalty area).
  • Referees may also give a blue card (2 minutes off the pitch), a yellow card (10 minutes off the pitch) or a red card (the rest of the match off the pitch). 
  • Players can only have the ball for a maximum of 15 seconds at a time. If a player keeps possession for longer than the limit, the other team gets the ball.
  • When the ball goes off the pitch, the team that knocked it out bring the ball back in.
  • If a player that is past the penalty line (7 metres away from the goal) passes the ball forwards, it is offside. The ball then goes to the other team.

 

Note

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