Showdown 

Showdown is a fast-moving sport, with similarities to table tennis and air hockey. It was designed for people with a visual impairment, but anyone can play!

The game is played on a specially designed table for two players using flat, paddle-type bats. The aim of the game is to bat the ball off the side wall, along the table, under the centre screen, and into the opponent's goal. The first player to reach eleven points, or to lead by two or more points, is the winner.

Each player serves two times in a row. Players score two points for a goal. They also score one point when their opponent hits the ball into the screen, hits the ball off the table, or touches the ball with anything but the bat or batting hand. Sound produced by the rattling inside the ball indicates its location during play.

Showdown is a great way of developing ear/hand coordination, meeting new people and developing spatial awareness.

Swindon Bats is proud to be one of only a handful of VI Clubs across the country currently playing Showdown with support from Showdown UK abd British Blind Sport. 

Bats meet for Showdown once a week every Thursday. Please see the Activities page for more information.