HeadVolley (a new sport)
The new sport of HeadVolley was created by Nenad Jovanovic from Belgrade, Serbia in 2005. HeadVolley is a football-based game, involving 9 different kicks(shots) at a mini soccer goal.
The first Word Cup that was won by Predrag Jovanovic in 2005. Since then there has been 19 World cup tournaments played. In 2020 it was decided to create non-profit governing body IHVF (International HeadVolley Federation) to establish the rules of the game and promote the sport.
Equipment Required: Soccer ball size 4 or 5.
Sport Description
HeadVolley is played between two players, 1vs1. on the one end of a mini football field (street field, futsal).
Each player takes a turn as a Striker and Goalkeeper.
Each player has 9 kicks: Head kick,Volley kick, Left leg free kick, Right leg free kick, Indirect kick, Lob kick, Double pass kick, Counter attack and Penalty kick.
1. Head kick
- Head kick is the first kick of the game, the ball can be thrown by Player 2 (Goalkeeper) or a third person. Shot must be taken outside of the goalkeeper area.
- If the ball was touched by Players (1) head it counts as a taken shot and it cannot be repeated.
- Each player has 3 attempts to make a shot.
- Goalkeeper must take the ball with both hands to defend the goal.
- If the ball bounces off the goalkeeper (within the goalkeeper area) and exit the field the play continues as indirect kick (5th shot of the game).
- If the ball bounces of the goalkeeper or goal and ball is still in the field player who took the shot must stop the ball (or touch) play will continue as a free kick from spot where the ball is stopped.
2. Volley kick
- The ball for Volley kick is thrown by player who is taking a shot.
- Volley kick must be taken from middle of the field, and the ball needs to bounce of the ground before kicking the ball.
- Ball can't exit the (half circle)
- If the ball bounces off the goalkeeper (within the goalkeeper area ) and exit the field the play continues as indirect kick (5th shot of the game).
- If the ball bounces of the goalkeeper or goal and ball is still in the field player who took the shot must stop the ball (or touch) play will continue as a free kick from spot where the ball is stopped
3. Left leg free kick
- Left leg free kick is taken from marked spot on the field.
- If the ball bounces off the goalkeeper (within the goalkeeper area ) and exit the field the play continues as indirect kick (5th shot of the game).
- If the ball bounces of the goalkeeper or goal and ball is still in the field player who took the shot must stop the ball (or touch) play will continue as a free kick from spot where the ball is stopped.
4. Right leg free kick
- Right leg free kick is taken from marked spot on the field
- If ball bounces off the goalkeeper (within the goalkeeper area ) and exit the field the play continues as indirect kick (5th shot of the game).
- If the ball bounces of the goalkeeper or goal and ball is still in the field player who took the shot must stop the ball (or touch) play will continue as a free kick from spot where the ball is stopped.
5. Indirect kick
- Ball for indirect shot can be thrown by goalkeeper or third person.
The ball must go on the ground. - The ball must cross the indirect shot line marked on the field.
- If the ball bounces off the goalkeeper (within the goalkeeper area ) and exit the field the play continues as indirect kick (5th shot of the game).
- If the ball bounces of the goalkeeper or goal and ball is still in the field player who took the shot must stop the ball (or touch) play will continue as a free kick from spot where the ball is stopped.
6. Lob kick
- The ball for lob kick can be placed anywhere outside of the goalkeeper area. Goalkeeper needs to stay on the line of the goalkeeper area, and needs to defend the goal by jumping in the air.
- After a lob shot there is no continuation of the game.
7. Double pass kick
- Double pass shot must be taken inside the half circle.
- If the ball bounces off the goalkeeper (within the goalkeeper area ) and exit the field the play continues as indirect kick (5th shot of the game).
- If the ball bounces of the goalkeeper or goal and ball is still in the field player who took the shot must stop the ball (or touch) play will continue as a free kick from spot where the ball is stopped.
8. Counter attack
- Player starts the counter attack from center of the pitch he needs to shoot on the goal anywhere outside of the goalkeeper area.
Goalkeeper can move anywhere inside the marked area. - If the ball bounces off the goalkeeper (within the goalkeeper area ) and exit the field the play continues as indirect kick (5th shot of the game).
- If the ball bounces of the goalkeeper or goal and ball is still in the field player who took the shot must stop the ball (or touch) play will continue as a free kick from spot where the ball is stopped.
9. Penalty kick
Penalty kick is taken from the spot marked on the field.
After penalty kick there is no continuation of the game.
Extra shots
If the result is a draw after 9 kicks. The game will continue with 3 extra shots :
1. Head kick
2. Volley kick
3. Penalty kick
if after this 3 extra shots is still draw it will be taken another 3 shots :
1. Indirect kick
2. Lob kick
3. Counter attack
If after this 3 extra shots is still draw it will be taken another 3 penalties.
If after 3 penalty is still draw it will be taken 1 penalty each player until the winner is decided
Note
Related Pages
- See our large list of other New Sports
- Complete list of unusual sports
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