Goalball
Goalball is a team sport for men and women. A team is comprised of six players with no more than three players per team on the court at any one time. Games last 20 minutes and are divided into two equal halves of ten minutes each, with a 3 minute half time.
The object of the game is to score goals by rolling a ball (called a Goalball) down a 9m x 18m (volleyball size) court toward the opposing team’s goal, which spans the entire 9m width of the court. Players (1 centre and 2 wingers) attempt to prevent the Goalball from crossing the goal line in a totally sightless condition. A Goalball weight is 1.25kg and contains noise bells and along with raised lines on the court, help to orientate the players.
Therefore, while play is in progress, silence is required in the venue to allow the players to concentrate and react instantly to the ball. However, cheering is permitted after a goal is scored and at the end of a game.
Penalties:
A number of personal and team penalties may be awarded for rule infractions. Here are four basic rules for Goalball:
1. Highball - a thrown or rolled ball must touch the floor of the court before passing over the highball line, which is the line 6m from the goal line at the thrower's end.
2. Ten Seconds - a throw must take place within ten seconds of coming in contact with the defending team. Passing can take place within the ten seconds, and players may move about the court to adopt favorable positions.
3. Three Consecutive - no player may take more than two consecutive throws for his team.
4. Illegal Defense - players must defend the ball from within their team zone. This is a three metre deep zone directly in front of their goal.
A penalty is served by removing the two teammates from the court. The offending player attempts to defend one penalty thrown alone.
Benefit to your education curriculum & sports teams
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