Beginner Guide
How to play floorball in Richmond.
Floorball is fast, simple to start, and beginner-friendly. You play indoors on foot with lightweight sticks, a plastic ball, quick passing, and continuous movement.
Quick Start
What new players need to know.
1. No skates
Floorball is played on foot. Indoor court shoes or regular athletic shoes are enough for your first session.
Easy start
2. Use a lightweight stick
Floorball sticks are light and easy to handle. New players can usually borrow a stick before buying gear.
Simple gear
3. Keep the stick low
No high-sticking. Players keep sticks controlled, especially around other players and contested balls.
Safe play
4. Move, pass, shoot
The game rewards spacing, quick decisions, passing, and teamwork more than size or contact.
Fast game
Basic Rules
The game is fast, but the basics are simple.
- Teams usually play 5-on-5 plus goalies. Pickup and beginner sessions may use smaller teams depending on space and turnout.
- No checking. Floorball is not built around body contact. Positioning and stick skill matter more.
- No high-sticking. Keep your stick below waist height in normal play and controlled around other players.
- No hands or headers. Players use their stick and feet to control the ball, with goalies using their hands inside the crease.
- Continuous play. Floorball moves quickly, with short shifts, fast restarts, and lots of transition.
Beginner-friendly by design
If you have played hockey, soccer, lacrosse, basketball, or field hockey, some parts will feel familiar. If you have never played a stick sport, you can still learn quickly.
Play In Richmond
Your first session does not need to be complicated.
Bring athletic clothes, water, and indoor shoes. If you are new, ask about borrowing a stick before buying one. RFC can help point you toward beginner-friendly sessions, events, and the right next step.
Ready to get on the floor?
Use Where to Play for current options, or use Play for the broader RFC player pathway.
