Blind soccer (Five-a-side football)

Blind soccer, also known as five-a-side football, is a modified sport designed for visually impaired players. It features five players per team, with one sighted or semi-sighted goalkeeper. The game uses a ball equipped with a bell or noise-making device, enabling players to locate it through sound. Players rely heavily on verbal cues, tactile signals, and team communication to navigate and strategize. The playing field is smaller, and players wear eye masks to ensure fairness among varying degrees of visual impairment. The sport emphasizes auditory awareness, teamwork, and skill, promoting inclusion and active participation in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.