In addition, because goal ball can be played with individuals who are sighted and visually impaired together, it acts as a medium for breaking down barriers. A natural result of this is that it helps promote awareness within the community of what individuals who are visually impaired can do. Competitors who want to compete in a sanctioned international tournament, national tournament, or dual match must be legally blind. However, in community play there are no classifications and everyone can enjoy the game. Rules Of Goal Ball The game begins by tossing a coin to determine possession and preferred sides. The team that starts play will roll the ball offensively to the opposition team. Coaches are not allowed to communicate with players at any time during play (exceptions being timeouts and half time) The ball must be rolled to the opposing end and must 1st land in the landing zone.

 The offensive team has eight seconds to either throw the ball, pass to a teammate or call a time out If the ball is not thrown in eight seconds a penalty will follow and that team will lose possession. Whistles are used to communicate time left on the clock to the players.