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Floorball (innebandy/salibandy) is a fast-paced indoor stick sport played 5 + goalkeeper per side on a 40×20m court with boards. Governed by the International Floorball Federation (IFF), it is most popular in Sweden, Finland, Switzerland, Norway, Denmark, and the Czech Republic.Key Characteristics
- 3 periods of 20 minutes (running clock)
- Overtime: 10 min sudden death (golden goal) in playoffs
- Penalty minutes: 2min (minor), 5min (major), 10min (misconduct)
- Rolling substitutions (unlimited)
- No offside rule
- High-scoring: 6–12 goals per match typical
- Lightweight plastic sticks and hollow plastic ball (72mm, 23g)
Coverage
| League | Country |
|---|---|
| Svenska Superligan | 🇸🇪 Sweden |
| F-Liiga | 🇫🇮 Finland |
| Swiss National League | 🇨🇭 Switzerland |
| Eliteserien | 🇳🇴 Norway |
| Ligaen | 🇩🇰 Denmark |
| Czech Superliga | 🇨🇿 Czech Republic |
| IFF World Championships | International |
Match Score Format
Period-by-period:P1: 3-1 | P2: 2-2 | P3: 2-1 | FT: 7-4
Overtime (if applicable): OT: 1-0
Endpoint Categories
| Category | Endpoints | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Live & Schedule | 14 | Live matches, schedules, search |
| Match | 22 | Scores, stats, lineups, odds |
| Tournament | 22 | Standings, seasons, brackets |
| Team | 12 | Rosters, form, media |
| Player | 18 | Stats, transfers, ratings |
| Manager / Referee / Venue | 13 | Coaches, officials, arenas |
| Total | 101 |
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Positions
| Position | Role |
|---|---|
| Goalkeeper (GK) | No stick, blocks with body only, wears padded gear |
| Defender (D) | Two defenders typically |
| Center (C) | Playmaker in the middle |
| Forward/Wing (F/W) | Left and right wings, primary scorers |
Penalties (Power Plays)
| Type | Duration | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Minor | 2 minutes | Tripping, hooking, high sticking |
| Major | 5 minutes | Violent fouls |
| Misconduct | 10 minutes | Serious misconduct |
| Penalty shot | — | Certain infractions (like ice hockey) |
Key Statistics
| Stat | Description |
|---|---|
| Goals | Primary stat — high-scoring sport |
| Assists | 1st and 2nd assists |
| Points | Goals + assists combined |
| Shots on goal | Attacking output |
| Save percentage | Goalkeeper stat (saves / shots faced) |
| GAA | Goals against average — goalkeeper stat |
| Power play goals | Goals scored during numerical advantage |
| PIM | Penalty minutes — discipline stat |
| +/- rating | Goal differential when player is on court |
Season Calendar
| Period | Activity |
|---|---|
| September–October | Regular season begins |
| November–February | Regular season continues |
| March–April | Playoffs (best-of series) |
| May | Championship finals |
| June–August | Off-season |
| Even years (Oct-Nov) | IFF World Championships |
Top Teams (for testing)
| Team | Country |
|---|---|
| Storvreta IBK | 🇸🇪 Sweden |
| Falun IBK | 🇸🇪 Sweden |
| Classic Tampere | 🇫🇮 Finland |
| TPS Turku | 🇫🇮 Finland |
| Grasshopper Club Zürich | 🇨🇭 Switzerland |
| Floorball Köniz | 🇨🇭 Switzerland |
Sport Comparison — Floorball vs Ice Hockey vs Futsal
| Feature | Floorball | Ice Hockey | Futsal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Surface | Indoor court (wood/synthetic) | Ice rink | Indoor hard court |
| Players per side | 5 + goalkeeper | 5 + goalkeeper | 5 (incl. GK) |
| Equipment | Lightweight plastic sticks + hollow ball | Hockey sticks + puck | Football (size 4) |
| Court/Rink | 40m × 20m with boards | 60m × 30m with boards | 25-42m × 16-25m |
| Periods | 3 × 20 minutes | 3 × 20 minutes | 2 × 20 minutes |
| Overtime | 10 min sudden death | 5 min OT + shootout | Extra time + PKs |
| Ball/Puck | Hollow plastic ball (72mm, 23g) | Rubber puck (76mm, 170g) | Low-bounce ball |
| Body contact | Limited (shoulder-to-shoulder) | Full body checking | Limited |
| Goalkeepers | No stick, use body only | Full gear + stick | Full kit |
| Substitutions | Rolling (unlimited) | Rolling (unlimited) | Rolling (unlimited) |
| Offside | No offside | Offside exists | No offside |
| Scoring | 6-12 goals per match typical | 4-7 goals | 3-8 goals |
UI Design Ideas
- Score display: Show period-by-period: “P1: 3-1 | P2: 2-2 | P3: 2-1 | FT: 7-4”
- Power play indicator: Show “PP 5v4” during penalties — key tactical moment
- High scoring: Expect 8-14 total goals per match
- Penalty tracker: Show PIM per player — discipline is important