007: Bubble Soccer Tips and Tricks
December 6,2017 by Jeff Swift
Bubble Soccer Tips and Tricks
When it comes to outdoor sports, nothing is quite as fun and as satisfying as bubble soccer. Unlike most team games, this allows you to get a little rough and hit each other without the danger of hurting yourself. However, although most people think that the point of the game is to run into each other and knock everyone down, there is a lot of skill and practice involved to get it right. The purpose of bubble soccer (as with all team games) is to score points on your opponents. So, if you’re too focused on hitting other players, then you will wind up losing every time. So, with that in mind, we wanted to provide you with an in-depth look at the game so that we can offer you the best tips and tricks to help you win. Whether it’s your first time on the field or you’re a seasoned pro, we think that you will find this article to be most helpful and informative.
Bubble Soccer Basics
Before we get into advanced strategy, it’s necessary that we understand the game first. Although we won’t get into too much detail, we want to make sure that you know what to expect when you hit the grass for the first time.
Forming Teams
Usually, games are meant to be played with two teams of five, but the reality is that any number of people can play (provided that you have enough bubbles to go around). As long as each team is evenly divided, you can have more (or less) than five people on one side. Typically, the bubbles will be colored so that you can spot who is on your team while you’re running around. Since it’s hard to see (and hear) inside the bubble, color-coding is essential to this game.
Positions
There are no official positions in bubble soccer; everyone tries to make a goal as quickly as possible. However, that doesn’t mean that a team can’t designate their members to stay in certain areas (we’ll talk more about this later). Overall, anyone can protect the goal, and anyone can kick the ball at any time.
Rounds
Typically speaking, bubble soccer is played in four rounds of five minutes each, with a halftime in the middle. However, depending on how you like to play, you can adjust the timing as you want. Referees are also allowed to stop the clock for any reason, such as if someone is injured or if the ball gets stuck.
Starting the Game
Before anyone does anything, the soccer ball is placed in the center with both teams on either side. The referee blows the whistle, and everyone rushes to claim the ball. This procedure also happens after a goal is made to ensure that each team has equal opportunities to score.
Tips and Tricks
As you can see, Bubble Soccer is much more casual and free-spirited than the real thing. However, if your goal is to win (and it should be), then you will want to employ some various strategies to ensure that you can get a leg up on your opponents. Here are some critical things to consider.
Player Positions
Although most people don’t like to play a particular position in this game, it can really help if you designate your teammates beforehand. A goalie is a must since you can easily open yourself up if you don’t have one. In some cases, you can’t keep someone in front of the goal at all times, but you can have one person hang around the goal to try and prevent the opposing team from scoring. Other positions are hard to designate, but it’s sometimes a good idea to have those with higher stamina be your forwards, while other players can be defenders. The whole game will get kind of messy once you start, but this can keep your team organized and allow you to play much better overall.
Learning How to Fall
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No matter how careful you are on the field, you will fall over multiple times. However, the most crucial thing to remember is that you want the bubble to do all of the work for you. Our natural instinct is to break our falls with our legs and knees, but that is a huge mistake. Since these are the parts of us that aren’t protected, it could lead to injury. Instead, when you feel like you’re about to fall over, lean into it and let the bubble cushion you. It will feel weird and unnatural at first, but after a few times, you will learn to embrace it. Just make sure that you don’t tumble head over heels.
Getting Back Up
This is much more of a challenge since you don’t have your hands to steady yourself as you get up. This will also take a little bit of practice to get good at it, but it’s imperative that you figure out the best way to get up. The reason that this part is so vital to winning is that if you can get back into the game faster than your opponents, you will have a competitive edge that can lead to more points.
Knocking Others Down
Unlike regular soccer, you are encouraged to use force to knock your opponents out of the game. However, there is a strategy that you can use to ensure that you don’t wind up on your back as well. When hitting an opponent, keep low to the ground. If your center of gravity is too high, then you will get knocked over just as easily as them. The point is to bounce them out of the game so that you can continue to move forward and score.
Working Together
Once you’re inside the bubble, it’s almost impossible to hear each other. All you can make out is the noise of people shouting, but it’s difficult to figure out what they are saying. As such, you need to rely on visual cues instead of verbal ones. As we mentioned, your bubbles will most likely be color-coded. This will enable you to see who is close to you at any given time, which can help you figure out how to score a goal. In many cases, you want to operate more like football (American football, that is) than soccer. By this, we mean working together to knock opponents down so that you can clear a path towards the goal. If a teammate has the ball, for example, you can rush to aid them by knocking into opponents who are trying to get the ball. If you are successful, then you can remove all obstacles from your teammate and allow him or her to score uninterrupted. Remember, after each goal you have to reset into the middle, so it’s better to focus your energy on getting the ball to the other side, rather than figure out what to do afterward.
Being Aware of Your Surroundings
Too often, Bubble Soccer players focus too much on the ball. This is a mistake as it can cause you to get blindsided by opponents. Also, you may run into teammates and knock them down by accident if you’re not paying attention. One strategy that you can implement is that when you get the ball, you’re trying to move it towards the goal while everyone else on your team rushes to block opponents. This way, you can reduce your focus without sacrificing your abilities. Otherwise, if everyone is working independently, then be sure that you are still aware of your surroundings while you have control of the ball. Fortunately, it’s big and hard to miss, so you shouldn’t have to stay glued to the ground to keep it in your peripheral vision.
Wearing the Right Gear
It’s going to get hot inside the ball, so you want to plan accordingly. Also, you will want to have decent traction when running around on the field. Although most cleats are prohibited in Bubble Soccer, you should still try to utilize shoes with a lot of grip. Also, be aware that you may scrape and hurt your legs, even if you’re careful. What can sometimes happen is that other people can kick your legs by accident, which can cause problems. Although it may seem necessary to wear shorts (to stay cool), it may be better to wear longer, form-fitting pants instead.
Staying Calm
Although this sport is more aggressive than others, that doesn’t give you carte blanche to go overboard. Even if you start to get overly competitive, remember that it’s all for fun. Don’t get too rambunctious and start knocking everyone over as hard as you can. This could get you kicked out of the game, which doesn’t help anyone. Instead, focus more on strategy and position than hitting your opponents. Even though it’s a necessary part of the game, don’t put more energy into it than you have to. It doesn’t take much effort to knock someone over, so don’t risk injuring them in the process
Bottom Line
With these tips and tricks, you can make Bubble Soccer even more fun and enjoyable. Be sure to talk with your teammates before the game and strategize so that everyone is on the same page. Also, don’t get discouraged if people don’t do what you want them to. After all, the point is to have fun!
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