Behind the windows of the Urban Soccer in Meudon (Hauts-de-Seine), in the middle of the forest of the same name south of Paris, only the chirping of birds and the rare passing cars disrupt the training of the Island pole -de-France of the French blind football team, the Paralympic version of football, played by players with visual impairments. Ideal conditions for the latter, as hearing plays a vital role.
On the ground, an onomatopoeia is added to those which usually resonate on the five. Constantly, the players shout “Voy! “. A way to signal yourself to your teammates to receive a pass or to your opponents when you approach. Without sight (the players wear a mask over their eyes for the sake of fairness), we compensate with voice, and it is better. Because not shouting before making contact with your opponent is considered a fault.
