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Golbang, launched in May 2017 by its creator Bruno Schwobthaler, is a new game that presents itself as a 3v3 variant of football1. It's based on simple rules and played on a small pitch (10 meters x 10 meters minimum) such as half a 5-a-side football, basketball or handball pitch, on all surfaces, including hard ones, because there is no contact or tackle. The single goal is of a minimum size of 2 meters high x 3 meters wide, with the option to use standard football goals.

The name Golbang derives from the association of Gol which refers to the purpose of football which is to score goals and Bang to indicate disruption.

game concept
Two teams of three players: a defending team composed of two defenders (golblockers) and a goalkeeper (golbuster) against a team of three attackers (golbangers) in a match (battle) which lasts 30 minutes in four quarters. The teams change roles each quarter, which guarantees the same ball possession time for each. The duration of the battle can be reduced but the principle of 4 quarters must be maintained to guarantee equality.

A triangular area of about 7 meters on either side is drawn on the ground, with chalk, adhesive tape or marking slats. The three defenders are placed inside the zone and the three attackers are outside.

Rules of the games
Golbang is based on 3 basic rules:

1. Play in own zone: defenders cannot leave the zone and their role is to move around to hinder attackers, reduce the possibility of shooting and block attempts. Attackers who are outside the zone can therefore pass the ball unopposed and play according to their abilities.

2. Play with the foot or the head like in football using a normal football or volleyball with no specific equipment for the players.

3. Play the ball in the air with one touch, with or without a bounce like in tennis. A second touch is allowed if it is an attempt to shoot at goal. An attacker therefore has the choice of passing the ball before or after a rebound, to shoot before or after a rebound or to shoot after a first touch.

Gameplay
An attacker puts the ball in play by hand - like a throw-in in football - towards a teammate who chooses to pass the ball in one touch, before or after rebound, or to shoot at goal. The attackers pass the ball to each other until one of them chooses to shoot at goal.

There is a throw-in as soon as the ball is lost by the attack: goal, double contact or hand play by an attacker, ball out of bounds, ball blocked by the defense. If the defense blocks the ball, they return it to the attack for a throw-in.

If one of the 2 defenders voluntary handles the ball to stop a goal attempt, there is a penalty (Goltry). The attacker who made the attempt stands in front of the goalkeeper at the tip of the triangle, a team-mate placed on the side throws the ball to him and the attacker volleys to try to score.

Golbang values spectacular goals and gestures: a normal goal is worth 1 point, a header goal 5 points, a top corner goal 10 points and a top corner header goal 20 points. The goalkeeper can also score 20 points by successfully performing the scorpion jump: jump and push the ball away with the heels.

A win is worth 5 points, a draw 4 points and a loss 3 points. This point allocation method is designed to encourage teams to play as often as possible to score points and move up the official rankings.

Technology Integration
Golbang match participants can take part in Skilltests which are measurement workshops organised by Golbang to measure shooting speed, high jumps and passing accuracy which are the three basic skills used to play Golbang. It publishes on its website the official rankings of teams and individual skilltests, which are reset on January 1 of each year.

To validate the goals scored in the top corner, Golbang incorporates a buzzer or an equivalent device, placed in the top corner and which is triggered if the shot is sufficiently powerful.

Founder Bruno Schwobthaler
With the creation of Golbang, Bruno Schwobthaler offers a sporting practice combining several genres of sports such as football(soccer), handball and basketball.

Tournaments, Competitions and Partnerships
In May 2018 Golbang organises its first student world Championship, the Millennial World Battles, in Bordeaux, France.

In June 2019, it organised its 1st women's world championship, the Girls World Battles, in Paris France.

In June 2022, it organised the Staps Battles, the French 3v3 football cup reserved for students of the Staps universities.

Media successes
Golbang was featured in generalist B2C media such as France's TF1's 8 p.m. news. It has also been featured in mainstream B2B media like Sporsora.