When Zorbing meets Soccer- Bubble Soccer is Born

Posted by Joseph Marie
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Aug 27, 2015
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Florida boasts of perfect weather for outdoor parties and games. With great weather all year round and a host of parks and campgrounds, it’s easy to get together with friends and family and party the day away. Fun games and sports are great ways to bond together and one such new sport that has become popular in Florida is bubble soccer.

Bubble soccer features players wearing large inflatable transparent balls. A small popup nets are used as goal scoring areas. The objective of the game is to form two teams of about five to six players and score as many goals as possible in the designated area. The knockerballs form a safe cushion around the upper body of the player while leaving the legs free to run and kick the ball. The team with the most goals wins! The game is suitable for men and women of all ages, provided they can run around comfortably in the knockerball orbs.

What are knockerballs?

Knockerballs are large transparent plastic orbs that envelop a player’s upper body. It looks roughly like a zorb when fully inflated. The player gets into the space in the middle. Backpack straps and wrist straps let the player hold on securely to the knockerball. The player can see clearly  through the top and bottom of the knockerball. The knockerball takes the impact when the player falls to the ground after a tackle.

How Big is Bubble Soccer?

Bubble soccer is played all around the world, both for fun. The sport became popular in America after a famous host and comic actor featured it on his late night show. In fact, it has become so popular that there are quite a few leagues of talented and serious players. The sport originated as a comedic reaction to modern soccer rules frowning upon players tackling each other to prevent serious injury. With the knockerballs on, the players are secure from injury and can charge into each other as much as they like. In fact, the game encourages massive contact between players as the protective plastic bubbles. Professional teams have adopted bubble soccer to their teams’ warm up routines as an enjoyable diversion.

How to Get the Most out of Bubble Soccer in Florida

First things first, players have to be ready to get knocked about while playing. There’s no worry because the knockerball takes the impact of the blow. Visibility is distorted because of the plastic ball so players should concentrate on the area around their feet to view the ball. The knockerball’s protective straps should be worn at all times as they hold the player’s top body in place. Players should leave their loose spectacles and sunglasses with their kit because they might get knocked off on impact. A simple T-shirt, loose shorts and soccer shoes are the best attire for players. Knee protectors or track pants can be worn if the player is conscious about scraping her knees when she gets up after an impact. Having a referee on the pitch ensures the players stick to the rules and etiquette of the game. Ultimately, the aim of the game is to have a bit of fun and a few laughs outdoors.

Knockerball Orlando provides bubble soccer party rentals and pick-up games in Orlando and rest of Florida for birthday parties, fundraisers, company outing, weekend fun, school or church fairs, sorority events, and corporate team building activities.
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