Table football, also known as foosball, is a popular and fast-paced sport that can be played both recreationally and competitively. But to play the game well, it is important to know the rules. In this blog, we will discuss the basic rules and the official rules of table football.
Basic table football rulesIn table football, the goal is simple: score as many goals as possible by shooting the ball into the opponent's goal with your rods. A standard table has four rods per team, each with a number of figures. The game starts with a coin toss to determine who gets to kick off. The ball must always be in motion, and stationary balls are put back into play by the referee or players.
Important basic rules are:- No 360 degree rotation: You are not allowed to rotate the bars 360 degrees before hitting the ball.
- Goal: You score a goal when the ball is completely in the goal.
- Re-entry: If the ball flies out of the table, it is re-entry from the center.
In official competitions stricter rules apply to keep the game fair. Some of these official rules are:
- Time Limit: There is a time limit for ball possession on certain bars, such as a maximum of 10 seconds on the center bar and 15 seconds on the back bars, also called the defense bars.
- Breaks: Each player or team is allowed one break of 30 seconds per game.
- Moving the table: It is not allowed to move or shake the table.
Are you going to play recreationally or maybe even participate in a tournament? With these rules you are ready either way!
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