Adapted Sport: School Goalball
School goalball: a Paralympic sport played with blindfolds and a ball with bells, rolled toward the other team's goal.
How to play
- Explain the game and the tactile lines.
- Everyone wears a blindfold.
- Rolling throws and blocking while lying down.
- 3v3 games in silence.
Rules
- Complete silence during play.
- Blindfolds on at all times.
- Throws must roll.
Variations
Easier
No blindfolds at first.
Standard
With blindfolds.
Harder
Full rules.
Adaptations
- Inclusive for students with visual impairments.
- Fear: soft ball.
Learning goals
- Learn about Paralympic sport.
- Develop auditory perception and empathy.
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