{"id":1496,"date":"2026-10-18T17:00:11","date_gmt":"2026-10-18T09:00:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.perthpiratesfbc.com\/?page_id=1496"},"modified":"2026-10-18T17:28:41","modified_gmt":"2026-10-18T09:28:41","slug":"learn-floorball","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.perthpiratesfbc.com\/?page_id=1496","title":{"rendered":"Learn Floorball | Beginner Guides, Rules & Equipment"},"content":{"rendered":"

New to floorball?<\/strong> Start here. These straightforward guides explain what to bring, how floorball compares with field hockey, and how to choose a stick that feels right. You do not need previous experience or your own equipment to explore the sport.<\/p>\n

Beginner floorball guides<\/h2>\n
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START HERE \u00b7 BEGINNERS<\/p>\n

What do you need to start playing floorball?<\/a><\/h3>\n

Indoor shoes, sportswear, loan sticks, the first session and the basic rules everyone should know.<\/p>\n

Read the beginner’s guide \u2197<\/a><\/p>\n<\/article>\n

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RULES \u00b7 COMPARISON<\/p>\n

Floorball vs field hockey<\/a><\/h3>\n

Understand the differences in equipment, playing surfaces, contact, goalkeepers and rules with a simple side-by-side comparison.<\/p>\n

Compare the two sports \u2197<\/a><\/p>\n<\/article>\n

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EQUIPMENT \u00b7 STICK GUIDE<\/p>\n

Left or right floorball stick?<\/a><\/h3>\n

A quick guide to choosing your playing side, understanding your grip and trying both orientations before buying.<\/p>\n

Choose your stick side \u2197<\/a><\/p>\n<\/article>\n<\/div>\n

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Have a child who wants people to play floorball with?<\/h2>\n

We’re gathering individual junior players for casual Saturday play. No team needed, no league commitment.<\/strong> Parents can register interest in Junior Social Floorball<\/a> so we can match ages, experience and suitable opportunities.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n

Try floorball in Perth<\/h2>\n

Ready to move from reading to playing? Perth Pirates Floorball Club welcomes newcomers, juniors and people with previous hockey experience. Our First Stick introduction<\/a> offers an opportunity to register interest in a planned beginner-friendly Saturday trial in Welshpool. Dates and places are subject to confirmation. You can also ask us about a suitable training group or team<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Common questions<\/h2>\n

Can I start playing floorball without experience?<\/h3>\n

Yes. Beginner activities focus on learning stick control, safe play, passing and simple games.<\/p>\n

Do I need to buy a floorball stick?<\/h3>\n

Not necessarily. Check whether the introductory session has loan sticks before purchasing equipment.<\/p>\n

Is floorball similar to hockey?<\/h3>\n

There are transferable passing, movement and teamwork skills, but floorball has its own rules and equipment. Read our floorball vs field hockey comparison<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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