Beach Soccer
VariantsA variant played on a sandy beach. It emphasizes skill, agility, and aerial play (volleys) because the ball is harder to roll on sand.
Related Terms in Variants
Bubble Soccer
A recreational game where players are encased in large inflated toruses (zorb balls) covering their upper body and head, encouraging collisions.
Panna
A form of street soccer played 1v1 in a small cage. The goal is to score or, ideally, to 'nutmeg' (pass the ball through the legs of) the opponent, which results in an instant win.
Table Football
Also known as Foosball; a tabletop game simulating football where players use rotary knobs to control figures mounted on rotating bars.
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