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Revision as of 21:17, 10 September 2010
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
