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===Gameplay=== | ===Gameplay=== | ||
[[File:Blitzball FFX fight.jpg|thumb|200px|Players fight over the ball during a match. Blitzball is a full contact sport where violent tackles are allowed]] | [[File:Blitzball FFX fight.jpg|thumb|200px|Players fight over the ball during a match. Blitzball is a full contact sport where violent tackles are allowed]] | ||
The game, particularly the minigame itself, is played from a top-down perspective, with the player controlling his team members in turn. Teams are made up of six players a side, of whom one is the goalkeeper. The aim is to throw a dimpled ball (called the | The game, particularly the minigame itself, is played from a top-down perspective, with the player controlling his team members in turn. Teams are made up of six players a side, of whom one is the goalkeeper. The aim is to throw a dimpled ball (called the Blitzball) into the opponent's goal area. The team with the most goals after two five-minute halves is declared the winner. In the event of a tie, overtime periods are added as necessary, and a "Golden Goal" rule applies. As characters advance through the ranks they learn many new tricks to improve both their offensive and defensive skills, called techniques. | ||
Defensive techniques in blitzball often include violent tackles. Some tackles are intended to poison, cripple, or knock opponents unconscious altogether. As substitutions are not allowed outside of halftime intermissions, the use of these techniques can offer teams a temporary numerical advantage. Goalkeepers can also learn some techniques such as | Defensive techniques in blitzball often include violent tackles. Some tackles are intended to poison, cripple, or knock opponents unconscious altogether. As substitutions are not allowed outside of halftime intermissions, the use of these techniques can offer teams a temporary numerical advantage. Goalkeepers can also learn some techniques such as "Supergoalie," which helps to catch fast balls. | ||
Offensive techniques include the [[Sphere Shot]], an underwater version of a {{wp|bicycle kick}}, and the [[Jecht Shot]], a goalshooting technique that renders up to two defense players unconscious in combination with bicycle kick. | Offensive techniques include the [[Sphere Shot]], an underwater version of a {{wp|bicycle kick}}, and the [[Jecht Shot]], a goalshooting technique that renders up to two defense players unconscious in combination with bicycle kick. | ||
===Blitzball teams=== | ===Blitzball teams=== | ||
