Goalball rules, for watching
Start with how a match works. Then the rules you see every few minutes, then the ones that change results.
Checked 14 October 2026
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- What is goalball?
- How big is a goalball court?
- What is inside a goalball ball?
- How long is a goalball game?
- When is a goal scored in goalball?
- What is a high ball in goalball?
- What are personal penalties in goalball?
- What is the ten second rule in goalball?
- How is a goalball penalty taken?
- How many time-outs are allowed in goalball?
- What happens if a goalball game is tied?
- How are goalball group tables decided?
Where these rules come from
| Tag | Document |
|---|---|
| Rule number, for example 24; Section E or F | IBSA, Goalball Rules and Regulations 2025 |
| R | "Why the rule exists", or a point reasoned from the rule, not stated in it |
| C | Common usage or general knowledge, not a rule |
Checked on 14 October 2026.