Blind Football
People who take part in blind football are categorized according to their level of sight in groups- B1, B2 or B3. Players in the B1 classification are considered blind (while those rated B2 and B3 are classified as visually impaired or partially sighted).
Blind footballers play a different version of the game.
Rule Adaptations:
Blind
The game is played on a solid surface There are five players in each team Outfield players must wear eye-patches and blindfolds The goalkeeper is sighted, but cannot leave the area There are no off-side rules The football contains ball bearings so that it makes a noise when it moves
Partially Sighted
Games are played on indoor pitches with a size-4 ball, which are designed to bounce less than a normal one. Goalkeepers are sighted, but not allowed to leave their areas.
How blind football works
The football contains ball bearings so it is audible The goalkeeper is sighted or visually impaired The four other players wear eyeshades to take account of differing degrees of eyesight A guide behind the goal directs players to shoot The pitch is surrounded by a rebound wall and there are no throw-ins Players call out "yeah" and their names to make teammates aware of their presence Rules stipulate the players must call out "voy!" - meaning "I'm here" - as they approach to tackle.
