Froccer (Frisbee Soccer)

Name and Purpose

Froccer combines the passing flow of ultimate Frisbee with the goal-scoring excitement of soccer, creating a fast and highly social team game.
Great for groups who love both sports or want a fresh challenge that rewards creativity and communication.

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Age / Group / Time / Space

Ages 10-16 | 10-24 players | 20-35 minutes | Large open outdoor field or gymnasium, minimum 40m x 25m

Materials

Quick-Run Card

Mark two goals and a no-entry crease (semi-circle) in front of each.
Divide into two equal teams.
Teams pass the disc down the field toward the opposing goal.
No player (offence or defence) may enter the crease. Jumping over the crease to shoot before landing is allowed.
Score 1 point per goal. Play to 11 or 21 points, or for a set time.

Setup and Boundaries

How to Play

Teams start at opposite ends of the field. One team starts with the disc at centre.
Players pass the disc toward the opposing goal. The player holding the disc may not run; they have 4 seconds to pass (same as ultimate Frisbee).
If the disc hits the ground, it goes to the opposing team at the spot where it landed.
No player may enter the crease at any time. This applies to both offence and defence.
To shoot on goal, a player may jump over the crease line and release the disc before their feet touch the ground inside the crease.
A goal is scored when the disc passes through or over the goal line without being intercepted.
After a goal, the non-scoring team starts at centre with possession.
Play to a set score (11 or 21 points) or a set time (20-25 minutes).

I-OPt Options

A (Active): Play as a full field player on offence or defence
S (Support): Play as a designated communicator or positional anchor who organises team movement
Q (Quiet): Play walk-pace Froccer: walk-only rule applied for the player’s team side of the field
O (Observer): Track goals and assist with possession calls from the sideline; choose when to join

Inclusion Adaptations

Walk-pace option: players can declare a walk-pace role before the game; their passes count as normal
Larger or softer disc for players who find standard discs difficult to grip

Stewardship Moment

Consent

Pre-brief: “Froccer is an active team game with passing and goal-scoring. For those not comfortable with full-field play, the walk-pace or team-communicator role is another option.”
Mid-game check: At halfway, check energy levels and adjust score target or field size if needed.
Opt-out/re-entry: Players raise both hands to step out. Rejoin at the next possession change.

Risks and Mitigation

Players colliding near the crease: enforce the no-entry crease rule; remind players before the game
Disc edge causing impact injury: use a soft-edge disc; remind players to pass with control, not force
Crease jumping causing ankle injuries on landing: land outside the crease; coach players on safe landing before the game starts

Warm-Up Suggestions

Keep Away: two small groups practise passing the disc under light defensive pressure for 2 minutes
Crease Jump Practice: coach players on the jump-and-release technique before the game starts, in a no-pressure setting

Debrief Questions

What? “What made the crease rule exciting or frustrating?”
So What? “How did your team communicate when you couldn’t run with the disc?”
Now What? “How does this connect to any team situation where you have to work with rules you can’t change?”

Cleanup and Reset