spordialadel

Spordialadel is a contemporary indoor team sport designed to test speed, coordination, and strategic teamwork. It is played on a rectangular court with two elevated rings at opposite ends. Two teams of five compete to score by throwing a soft, round ball through the opponent’s ring. The game combines elements of passing, positioning, and aerial play, and is governed by a formal rule set used in international competition.

Equipment and play. The ball, known as the spord ball, is a light sphere with a textured surface to aid grip. Players wear lightweight jerseys, padded protection, and non-marking footwear. Each end ring sits several meters above the playing surface, and the court is marked with boundary lines and zones that influence play. Games allow rolling substitutions and substitutions are common during stoppages.

Rules of play. A team advances the ball by passes or controlled dribbling, with a limit on steps to encourage quick ball movement. Contact is restricted; fouls result in free throws or possession changes depending on severity. A goal is counted when the ball passes completely through the ring; the team with more goals at the end of regulation wins. In knockout formats, extra time may be played.

Organization and events. Spordialadel is administered by the International Spordialadel Council and supported by national federations. The premier competition is the World Spordialadel Championship, complemented by regional leagues and youth development programs. The sport has grown primarily in Europe, Asia, and the Americas, with a growing footprint in other regions.