What changes the result
The rules behind the moments commentators get excited about. They build on the beginner rules.
I · Intermediate · 6 rules · Step 2 of 4Penalties
- What is a high ball in goalball?Every throw must touch the floor in the right places.
- What are personal penalties in goalball?Personal penalties go against one player and lead to a penalty throw they defend alone.
- What is the ten second rule in goalball?A team penalty is given if a team does not get the ball past the centre line within 10 seconds of first touching it.
- How is a goalball penalty taken?A penalty throw pits one defender against one throw, with the clock stopped.
Time-outs and results
- How many time-outs are allowed in goalball?Each team has four 45-second time-outs and four substitutions in a game; at least one of each must be used in the first half or it is lost, and one more of each is allowed in overtime.
- What happens if a goalball game is tied?If a winner is needed after a tie, a 6-minute golden-goal overtime follows a 5-minute break and a new coin toss.