Football 5-a-side
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Introduction
Played by athletes who have visual impairments, the game uses a special ball with a bell inside that makes a noise as it moves to guide the players.
ParalympicsGB does not have a Football 5-a-side team competing at Tokyo 2020.
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The Rules
The goalkeeper must stay in his penalty area throughout the game, but can issue instructions to outfield players. Each team also has a guide behind the opponent’s goal to direct the players when they shoot.
As the pitch is surrounded with a rebound wall, there are no throw-ins, which results in a flowing and fast-paced spectacle. There is also no off-side rule.
Matches are played over two halves of 25 minutes each, plus 10 minutes for half-time. In the event of a draw, the match may go to penalties. Penalties are also awarded if a player touches their eyeshade, if the goalkeeper steps outside their area or if a player kicks or pushes an opponent.
Before attempting to tackle, players must shout the word ‘voy’ so that the person they are attempting to tackle is aware. This is designed to prevent injuries wherever possible. Players committing five fouls during one game are disqualified from the game.
Eligible Impairments: vision impairment.
Description: football-5-a-side is only played by those with the highest level of vision impairment. All athletes wear blindfolds when they are on the pitch, except for the goalkeeper who is sighted and can be non-disabled.
Sport Class structure:
- B1: for athletes with no to very low levels of visual acuity and/or light perception.
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