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Powerchair football is a dynamic and fast-paced sport designed specifically for athletes who use power wheelchairs. It provides individuals with physical disabilities the opportunity to compete in a team-based, strategic game that emphasizes skill, coordination, and teamwork. The sport is played worldwide and is governed by the Federation Internationale de Powerchair Football Association (FIPFA).

Powerchair football is played indoors on a basketball-sized court with two teams of four players each (including a goalkeeper). The objective is to score more goals than the opposing team by maneuvering a 13-inch soccer ball into the opponent’s goal using specially designed powerchairs equipped with protective footguards. 

Team Composition:

• Each team has four players on the court at a time, including the goalkeeper.
• Substitutions can be made throughout the game.

Game Duration:

• Matches consist of two halves, each lasting 20 minutes, with a halftime break.

Ball Movement:

• Players use their powerchairs to pass, dribble, and strike the ball.
• A “spin kick” (turning the chair rapidly to strike the ball) is a key technique in gameplay.

2-on-1 Rule:

• Only one offensive and one defensive player (excluding the goalkeeper) may be within 3 meters of the ball at a time.
• Violations result in a free kick for the opposing team.

Goalkeeper Restrictions:

• The goalkeeper must remain within the penalty area and cannot be involved in play outside this zone.

Contact and Fouls:

• Charging, ramming, or excessive speed can result in fouls.
• Obstruction (intentionally blocking an opponent's movement) is also penalized.

Set Pieces:

• Free kicks, corner kicks, and kick-ins (instead of throw-ins) restart play when the ball goes out of bounds.

Penalty Kicks:

• Awarded for major infractions within the penalty area.

Powerchair football requires a combination of technical skill, strategic thinking, and teamwork. It has grown into a competitive global sport, offering players of all abilities the chance to experience the excitement of football in an inclusive and accessible format. 

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