Motoball: Soccer Played on Motorcycles

In the fine tradition of horse soccer and fireball football, Motoball is yet another adaptation of the Beautiful Game. What could be more fun than playing football while riding a motorcycle? Played on a gravel surface field similar in size to a football pitch, the game consists of four, 20-minute quarters. Each team has four motorcycle riding field players and one keeper who sadly is no longer allowed to ride a motorcycle too because this proved to be a bit too psychotic for the sport’s own good. The teams also have a coach and a mechanic with the mechanic being arguably the most important part of the equation.

What about the ball? Glad you asked. In Motoball the ball is about twice the size of a regular football and it weighs one kilo. It may be kicked or headed, but for the love of God don’t even think about using your hands or trying to carry it while you pop a wheelie or jump over a tank filled with sharks. The two referees - one at each half of the field - and their assistants will whistle you for an infraction faster than you can put down your kickstand.

A poke around the Internet reveals that Motoball does have its fans. The game reportedly dates back to the first World War. These days the sport has quite a following in parts of Germany and Russia, and you would be foolish to overlook France when it comes to international play.

Here is a brief snippet of what Motoball looks like in action.

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