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