CLASSIFICATION IN WHEELCHAIR BASKETBALL

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In wheelchair basketball players are classified on a point system from 1 to 4.5. 

 

While most athletes have normal arm and hand function, the main difference between classes are trunk control and sitting balance, which impact the reach of the player to catch and pass the ball (lower number means more restrictions).  

A team is composed of five players, and the sum of points must be 14 or less. 

ELIGIBLE IMPAIRMENT TYPES
Impaired muscle power
Athetosis
Impaired passive range of movement
Hypertonia
Limb deficiency
Ataxia
Leg length difference