Equipment Required

  • A size 4 soccer ball or something similar
  • 2 Lacrosse rebound nets that can be hung 20 feet high.
  • Uniforms that look like soccer uniforms.
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Sport Description

The game is played on a basketball court or preferably a carpeted gymnasium found in schools. Game at Pro level will be played on indoor soccer/Arena football fields.

On each end of the field there is a 10 yard end zone. There is also bounce nets hung 20 feet up from the end zone. The field is 50 yards, not including the end zones.

On the 10 yard line before each end zone, There a bright yellow line. This is the attacking line. You can not throw the ball to score past this line. Also, you can not run with the ball unless you are past this line.

If you catch or steal the ball anywhere else on the field not between the attacking line and the back of the end zone, you must remain stationary. Violation of this rule results in a turnover.

Ways to Score

There is 4 ways to score.

  1. By throwing the ball in front of the attacking line and someone catches it in the end zone results in 1 point. Both feet must be in bounds for point to count.
  2. If a person kicks the ball in front of the attacking line and a person in the end zone catches it, You will be awarded 2 points. The offensive team can score 3 times in a row before possession changes.
  3. If a person throws the ball against the bounce net in front of the attacking line, and that SAME person catches or rebounds the ball in the end zone, your team will be awarded 4 points.
  4. If a person kicks the ball against the rebound net in front of the attacking line, and catches or rebounds it in the end zone, your team will be awarded 5 points.

You may only complete 2 bounce net points in a row before possession changes.

Arena Ball Scoring Methods
Method How It Is Scored Points
Thrown catch Ball thrown from in front of the attacking line and caught in the end zone (both feet in bounds) 1
Kicked catch Ball kicked from in front of the attacking line and caught in the end zone 2
Bounce net throw Ball thrown against the bounce net and rebounded or caught in the end zone by the same player 4
Rebound net kick Ball kicked against the rebound net and rebounded or caught in the end zone by the same player 5

Key Finding: The harder net-rebound methods are worth the most, so a kick off the rebound net into the end zone is the highest-value play at 5 points.

Each team consists of 5 players. They may be placed in field as two forwards, two wingers, and one defender. All players can go anywhere in bounds on the field. Game consists of two 30 minute halves with a 5 minute half team in between.

Note

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Arena Ball?

Arena Ball is a new indoor team sport that combines elements of Ultimate Frisbee, Arena Football, Rugby and Indoor Soccer. It was created by Evan Smoak from Waycross, Georgia, USA in April 2017.

How do you score in Arena Ball?

There are four ways to score. Throwing the ball for a catch in the end zone is worth 1 point, kicking it for an end zone catch is worth 2 points, a throw off the bounce net caught by the same player is worth 4 points, and a kick off the rebound net caught by the same player is worth 5 points.

How many players are on an Arena Ball team?

Each team consists of 5 players: 2 forwards, 2 wings and 1 defender. All players are allowed to move anywhere in bounds on the field.

What equipment do you need to play Arena Ball?

You need a size 4 soccer ball or something similar, two lacrosse rebound nets that can be hung 20 feet high, and uniforms that look like soccer uniforms.

How long is an Arena Ball game?

A game consists of two 30 minute halves with a 5 minute half time break in between. The field is 50 yards long, not including a 10 yard end zone at each end.