Special Skill of Visually Impaired Persons 15 : Blind Football

The long-awaited 2021 UEFA Nations League was successfully completed. Congratulations to the Italian team for winning the championship. The fans should be satisfied and no longer have to stay at night to watch thematch! Have you ever wonder if the visually impaired can play football? Let’s learn more about "Blind Football"!

"Blind Football" is a sport that played by the visually impaired. It consists of five players, including four visually impaired players and a goalkeeper with normal vision. To make visually impaired able to play football, the most important thing is sound. The football of "Blind Football" is specially customized. When the football is rolling, it will create bell ringing sound. During the game, visually impaired players need to wear eye masks and hear the sound to judge the location of the football, as well as the positions of teammates and opponents. Also, both the coach and goalkeeper can give instructions to lead the players to shoot the ball or defend.

Under the COVID-19, we must do more exercises to maintain a strong body. When you have time, you can try and experience the fun of "Blind Football"!

Youtube: David Beckham Plays Blind Football | Paralympics | Sainsbury's

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-BBQaNVTYho