All about bubble soccer + history, rules, sports equipment and benefits

Bubble football is one of the newest recreational sports around the world, which also exists in Iran. Knowledge about history, rules, equipment, referees and benefits is necessary and necessary for fans.

According to پین باهیس website, bubble soccer is a combination game of zorbing, sumo wrestling and soccer, which attracted the attention of many people from all over the world since 2012. Every year, bubble football matches are held in different cities, so this game cannot be limited to entertainment.

What is bubble soccer?

Bubble soccer is similar to regular soccer, but you have to get inside a big bubble. This protective cover is placed on the upper body of the player. Bubble football is also known as zorb (bubble) or zorball. This sport is done in groups. In bubble soccer matches, players try to score the ball into the opponent’s goal according to the rules of that field and win. This game can be played both indoors and outdoors.

Bubble soccer age range

Bubble football has no age limit and everyone can have an attractive, fun and exciting experience.

History of bubble football

Johan Golden and Henrik Alvestad were from Norway who first invented the bubble soccer game in 2011 in Norway. Bubble soccer came to the Asian countries of Japan, Taiwan, China, Thailand and Malaysia in the middle of 2012 and was called as one of the most popular entertainment. Today, this sport is followed professionally in many countries.

History of bubble football in Iran

The history of bubble football in our country dates back to August 2014, when the bubble football committee was formed to organize and professionalize this discipline.

Rules of the bubble soccer game

Each team has 5 main players and 3 reserve players. This game has two halves of 7 minutes. People with a minimum height of 150 and a maximum of 198 cm are allowed to participate in this game, and people who weigh less than 98 kg can participate in this field.

People with heart, joint, respiratory and epilepsy history cannot participate in this game. The floor of the bubble soccer field can be made of parquet, flooring and natural or artificial grass. Of course, it is recommended to avoid playing on snow, rocky ground and sand because it is dangerous and can cause serious injuries. The game starts with the referee’s whistle, so that the players line up on the edge of their team’s goal area and start the game.

Pay attention not to use your feet when hitting the opponent. In addition, hitting from behind is also a mistake. If a player kicks the opponent with his foot, the referee will expel him from the field for 2 minutes according to the rules, and if it happens again, he must follow the match from the bench until the end.

There is no offside or substitution limit in this game. It should be noted that tackling is prohibited in this game and if it is done, it will be penalized with an indirect free kick. It is forbidden to use any ornaments in bubble football.

Bubble soccer referees

The referee team that is present in bubble football is three people who judge in this match as the head referee, second and third referee.

Advantages of bubble soccer

  • Improve the performance of the respiratory system
  • Improving the function of the heart and circulatory system
  • Improve body balance
  • Increased release of adrenaline hormone due to the positive excitement of the game
  • Strengthening thigh, leg, shoulder, arm, chest, stomach and side muscles
  • Increase the speed of the nervous system
  • Improve brain function
  • Improving the metabolic efficiency of the body
  • Bubble football in Tehran
  • Bubble football is one of the new sports that has gained many fans in different cities, especially in Tehran. You can experience bubble
  • football in the areas of Velanjak, Farmaniyeh, North Tehran, Bamland Chitgar, Elixir, Milad Tower, Revolution Club, Tajrish and Jordan.

Bubble soccer sports equipment

Among the sports equipment of bubble football, we can mention bubble, playground, ball, shoes and clothes.

Feature of bubble soccer bubble

The bubble is one of the main equipments in bubble soccer, which is usually made of plastic. This bubble is made in three sizes of 120, 150 and 110 cm. The thickness of the bubble layer is between seven tenths and one millimeter.

Bubble soccer ball

A bubble soccer ball is the same as a normal soccer ball.

What clothes and shoes should we wear in bubble football?

In this sport, like normal football, you should use uniform sports clothes and shorts with tights of the same color. No player shall wear stilettos or sleeveless clothing. Use walking shoes for bubble soccer. The use of studded soccer shoes is prohibited.