For beginners, lighter and softer balls are available as the purpose of the training program is to teach skills and techniques, which is easier with a lighter ball (Goalball UK, 2016). Participants are provided with blindfolds and elbow and knee padding. Members of the training program will only be required to wear elbow and knee padding when practicing blocking or participating in mock gameplay. For those who want extra protection, players can request extra hip padding. Also, groin protection for male participants, and chest protection for female participants are extra precautions that can be used for those interested (2016). For competitive play, 9 meter long goals that stretch the length of the court will be used (2016). For non-competitive play, 7x14 meter courts for teenagers and 6x12 meter courts for children under the age of 13 will be used. We also use string as well as marking tape to mark the boundaries of the court, and to prevent players from straying from the court.
For beginners, lighter and softer balls are available as the purpose of the training program is to teach skills and techniques, which is easier with a lighter ball (Goalball UK, 2016). Participants are provided with blindfolds and elbow and knee padding. Members of the training program will only be required to wear elbow and knee padding when practicing blocking or participating in mock gameplay. For those who want extra protection, players can request extra hip padding. Also, groin protection for male participants, and chest protection for female participants are extra precautions that can be used for those interested (2016). For competitive play, 9 meter long goals that stretch the length of the court will be used (2016). For non-competitive play, 7x14 meter courts for teenagers and 6x12 meter courts for children under the age of 13 will be used. We also use string as well as marking tape to mark the boundaries of the court, and to prevent players from straying from the court.