Quick answer
A good home floorball training setup has four parts: a smooth surface, a way to pass, a goal to shoot at and a net to catch misses. On a budget of about €150 you can cover stickhandling with tiles and a trainer. For roughly €400 you add a goal and net, and for €850 or more you get a complete zone with a passer, tiles and shooting. Build in that order and you never buy something you cannot use yet.
Key takeaways
- Plan around space first. Measure the floor you have before you pick a pack of tiles.
- Three budget tiers work well: about €150 (stickhandling), about €400 (stickhandling plus shooting) and about €850 (complete skills zone).
- Tiles are 33 x 33 cm each, so 8 tiles cover about 0.9 m² and 45 cover about 4.9 m².
- A goal (160 x 115 cm) always needs a backstop net behind it.
- Buy skills, not gadgets: stickhandling, passing and shooting come before smart extras.
- A small, tidy zone you use daily beats a large one that takes 30 minutes to set up.
How do you choose where to build your zone?
The best place is the one you will actually walk into. A hallway, basement, garage bay, covered patio or a corner of the garden all work. Floorball at home is mostly about repetition, so a zone that is easy to reach, and easy to start, is worth more than a larger one in the attic.
Check four things before you buy: floor (flat and dry), height (enough for a normal stick swing, and remember that the stick must stay below waist height in backswing and follow-through), light and neighbours. If you plan to shoot, you need about 3 m from the shooting spot to the goal, and a net behind the goal. If you only practise stickhandling, 1 m² is plenty.
| Space | What fits | Tile pack |
|---|---|---|
| About 1 m² (hallway, balcony) | Stickhandling and ball control | 8-pack, 0.9 m² |
| About 2 m² (basement, small room) | Stickhandling and short passing | 15-pack, 1.6 m² |
| About 3–5 m² (garage bay) | Passing, receiving and shooting | 30-pack, 3.2 m², or 45-pack, 4.9 m² |
| 6 m² or more (double garage, yard) | Full routine with a partner | 60-pack, 6.5 m² |
Tier 1: the budget zone (about €150)
This is for players with little space or a small budget. It focuses on the most valuable skill, ball control, and takes up less room than a coffee table.
- Extreme Floorball Tiles 8-Pack, €79: a smooth surface of 0.9 m² that snaps together.
- Extreme Floorball Stickhandling Trainer, €69: folds into different shapes for dodges, turns and moves.
Together that is €148. Add a few balls and you can do 300 or more focused touches in 15–20 minutes. Better Floorball is a Swedish brand that sells directly to players with no middlemen, and its products are designed in Sweden and tested for maximum durability. The tiles and the stickhandling trainer are also Made in Europe.
Tier 2: the shooting zone (about €400)
Once you have the basics, add a place to shoot. Most players want this first, but it makes more sense after you have good hands.
- Extreme Floorball Shooting Kit Tiles, €209: a full official-size goal (160 x 115 cm) plus an 8-pack of tiles.
- Extreme Backstop Net 5x2,5 m, €129: stops misses and protects windows.
- Extreme Floorball Stickhandling Trainer, €69.
That comes to €407. If you prefer a cheaper surface for shooting only, the Extreme Floorball Shooting Kit (€199) pairs the goal with a 120x60 cm shooting pad. The Extreme Floorball Goal is foldable, weighs 9 kg and is weatherproof for year-round outdoor use. A set of three Extreme Floorball Shooting Targets (€34) installs on the goal and gives your shots a clear aim.
Tier 3: the complete skills zone (about €850)
For a player who trains daily, or for a family where several children share the space, this tier covers every skill.
- Extreme Floorball Skills Kit, €569: 45 tiles (4.9 m²), the Passer Pro and the Stickhandling Trainer.
- Extreme Floorball Goal, €149.
- Extreme Backstop Net 5x2,5 m, €129.
The total is €847. It gives you a stickhandling area, a passing station that works alone and a safe place to shoot. The Passer Pro has two passing slots, so you can practise straight passes and volley passes (balls hit out of the air) without a partner.
| Tier | Contents | Total | Trains |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Budget | Tiles 8-Pack, Stickhandling Trainer | €148 | Stickhandling, ball control |
| 2. Shooting zone | Shooting Kit Tiles, Backstop Net, Stickhandling Trainer | €407 | Stickhandling, shooting |
| 3. Complete zone | Skills Kit, Goal, Backstop Net | €847 | Stickhandling, passing, shooting |
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Coach Erik's tip: Build the zone in the order you will use it. I tell the players I coach to buy the surface and the stickhandling trainer, use them every day for a month, and only then decide on the next piece. After four weeks you will know exactly what is missing.
How do you lay out the zone?
Think of three stations in a line or an L-shape, depending on your space.
- Station 1, stickhandling (1 m²): tiles on the floor with the trainer on top. Nothing else is needed here. Keep it near the entrance so you can start in seconds.
- Station 2, passing (about 2 m): the passer stands on the tiles or against a wall. Leave 2 m between you and the passer for receiving practice.
- Station 3, shooting (3 m plus the goal): the goal at one end, the net behind it, and the shooting spot on tiles or a pad. Keep the area behind and beside the net clear.
Cue: put the net directly behind the goal and make sure it hangs freely, so it absorbs the ball's speed. Watch for: balls escaping over the top of the net. If you play outdoors in wind, use the lead line and weights on the bottom of the net.
For more layout ideas, have a look at how to build a floorball training zone in your garage and the parent's guide to home setups.
What does a first week in the new zone look like?
Do not try to use everything on day one. Most players I coach lose interest because they build a big zone and then go through a long list of drills in one evening. Use the first week to build the habit. Whatever tier you chose, these sessions fit.
- Day 1, 15 minutes: 100 touches side to side, then 100 touches in front of the body. Count them out loud.
- Day 2, 15 minutes: 3 rounds of 1 minute of stickhandling around the trainer, with 1 minute rest between rounds.
- Day 3, rest: five minutes of lunges and stretching only.
- Day 4, 20 minutes: if you have a passer, 4 x 20 passes. If you have a goal, 5 rounds of 8 shots.
- Day 5, 20 minutes: combine skills: control the ball, take two touches, pass or shoot. Repeat 5 times, 4 rounds.
Cue: keep your head up between touches and look at the target, not the ball. Watch for: standing too upright. Bend your knees slightly and keep the blade close to the ball.
After the first week, write down what felt easy and what felt hard. That list is your shopping list for the next purchase and your training plan for week two.
What should you add later?
When you have a routine, consider the extras: a goalie target such as the Extreme Floorball Goalie (€129.95), which gives you a realistic obstacle in goal, or the app-connected Xtreme Shooting Targets 4-Pack (€379.95) for feedback on accuracy and reaction time. Ball supply matters too: the Floorball 50-Pack (€89) lets you shoot long rounds without stopping to collect.
Common mistakes
Buying the goal first and nothing else
You get a shooting range with no skills behind it. Fix: add at least a surface and a stickhandling trainer.
Forgetting the net
Balls fly further than expected. Fix: budget for a backstop net at the same time as the goal.
Choosing a zone that needs a long set-up
If it takes 20 minutes to get ready, you will skip it. Fix: keep the zone permanent, or store each piece within arm's reach.
Mixing too many surfaces
A jumpy transition between tiles and a rough floor changes how the ball rolls. Fix: keep the ball and stick on one surface.
Not measuring first
A 60-pack in a 3 m² room does not fit. Fix: measure the floor, and remember that roughly 9 tiles cover 1 m².
FAQ
How much does a home floorball training setup cost?
A simple stickhandling zone costs about €148, a shooting zone with a goal and net about €407, and a complete skills zone with passer, tiles, goal and net about €847. You can build up in steps and spread the spending.
What is the minimum space needed?
About 1 m² is enough for stickhandling and ball control. Passing needs 2–3 m², and shooting needs around 3 m between you and the goal plus a net behind it.
Can I set up a zone outdoors?
Yes. The tiles and goal are made for year-round outdoor use. Anchor the net well in wind, and store balls and nets where they stay dry when you are not training.
Do I need a passer?
Not at first. A passer becomes valuable when you want to practise passing and receiving alone, and it fits well in tier 3. A wall also works in the meantime.
Is a kit cheaper than buying parts separately?
For the kits in this guide, yes. For example, the Skills Kit costs €569, while its three parts bought separately come to €597. Check the product pages for the contents before ordering.
What should I buy first if I can only afford one thing?
The Stickhandling Trainer (€69) or an 8-pack of tiles (€79) gives the best use for the least space and money. Choose the trainer if you have a smooth floor already, and the tiles if your floor is rough or slippery.
Summary
A home floorball training zone does not need to be big or expensive. Start with a surface and a stickhandling trainer, add a goal and net for shooting, and reach for a passer and a larger tile area when you are ready. For more guides, visit the Equipment Guides hub. Follow us on Instagram @better_floorball for setup ideas from other players.
