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Showdown
a game for blind and visually impaired people similar to air hockey. At its core, the sport is about hit the ball into the opponent's goal and prevent goals against. Participation format: Singles 1 vs 1. It is typically contested on or in Showdown table. Scoring is based on Goals and fault points. Core equipment includes Special table, paddles, audible ball, blindfold, ear and hand protection. Important forms include Singles, IBSA championships. Listed competitions include IBSA World Games Showdown, IBSA Showdown Championships. Origin/development: Kanada / Niederlande-Paralympics-Demonstration, 1960. The sport is actively practiced today.
Classification
Weitere Angaben
Rules and format
Die Grundlagen
Ziel
The objective is to hit the ball into the opponent's goal and prevent goals against.
Teilnehmer
Singles 1 vs 1; team standings can be composed of multiple singles.
Teamgröße
1 vs 1.
Spielfeld
Showdown table with side walls, centre screen, goals, and tactile/acoustic conditions.
Dauer
Matches are played by sets and point targets under IBSA rules.
Wertung
Points by goals or opponent faults.
Gewinnbedingung
Victory follows the set system in IBSA rules.
Ausrüstung
- showdown table
- paddles
- rattling ball
- blindfold
- ear/hand protection
Wichtige Regelpunkte
- service fault
- ball out
- illegal touch
- communication/equipment breach
Regelquellen
Federations and sources
Federations
- International Blind Sports Federation (IBSA)
- Topend Sports Topend Sports · aggregator · medium
- IBSA Showdown rules International Blind Sports Federation · official · high
- IBSA Showdown overview International Blind Sports Federation · federation · high
- IBSA sport portal International Blind Sports Federation · federation · high
- IBSA International Blind Sports Federation · official · high