Every game has its own little quirks!
At Mister Babyfoot, we've had fun listing the little quirks of each player category below... Now it's your turn to have fun discovering your level at table football and the little quirks you usually have.
And above all, be honest with yourself!
Beginner players and their favorite shot
Beginners will tend to opt for the easy solution, namely the famous roulette wheel.
We've all been there, and we've all been so proud when we've managed to play roulette during a match!
Practical and effective, it's potentially formidable. At this level, we don't care much about precision and prefer to just hit the ground running, praying for a miracle. Sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn't!
The Development of Beginner Players - Progress by Learning a Few Rules
Over time, the beginner foosball player will begin to hit the ball with the front bar with greater precision. They will even attempt small shifts, but their shot will still be a little shaky (or even non-existent). Nothing serious, it will pass with time. Patience and practice will be essential!
Over the course of games, the beginner will gradually learn a few foosball rules and will understand a few techniques by watching their opponents or teammate perform them.
Average players, the pros of the foosball tables in cafes, bistros, and bars
The foosball player known as "average" is the rockstar of his neighborhood cafe. He beat everyone with killer shots up front. However, he doesn't always (or almost never) think about monitoring the goalie's movements, and it's often failed him... He'll learn with time, from seeing his shots stopped by opposing players!
His biggest flaw remains his slightly ostentatious way of preparing his shot: like Olive and Tom, but in miniature, he starts his shot by lifting the player's feet towards the sun. The shot is powerful, but the trajectory is as precise as a bar of soap thrown at full speed on an ice rink. And you might as well send a text message "watch out, I'm shooting" to your opponent.
Haha, we're teasing you, but that will come with time and practice! You'll know that when you bypass the goalkeeper's attention and feet to score goals with your shots, you've reached the next level in table football.
The gradual evolution of opportunities, techniques, and habits of average players
His nasty flaws will pass! And then, tired of constantly making the same shots, he'll learn new ones. More or less effective, they will still allow him to sneak past the crossbar of the forwards and guards. The crossbar of the midfielders isn't yet integrated into his brain. He shoots whenever he can, and the concept of self-blocking still seems like science fiction to him.
Note: the average player already has a solid "table football culture." He knows the world's top 10 players, manufacturers, and models inside and out. He dreams of playing at the same level as Sébastien Meckes on a Roberto Sport table football Sport Adrénaline ITSF...
But rest assured, even table football professionals have their flaws and quirks!
Advanced Players
The experienced player masters self-blocking like a Jedi masters the Force. His passes to the halfbacks are effective, he builds a real strategy between all the bars like a conductor coordinating a philharmonic... He's not afraid to go to a pro table football club (a real one, not the local café). And he doesn't get depressed when he watches the professionals play. Well, he does, a little, but he doesn't show it and, above all, he uses their experience to learn. And God knows he still has things to learn.
His development
The experienced foosball player will hone his combinations in the halfbacks, his passes, and his clearances. Shot preparation will always be his weakness. He will still have difficulty concealing his passes. He must train tirelessly with players of higher skill levels.
Expert Foosball Player
The expert player is the one everyone copies. A living deity who came down to Earth to share his knowledge, this exceptional player trains hard to acquire the same precision on each bar. His passes are invisible to the average person, and his throws from the back are a nightmare for his opponent. The experienced player has tested all his "tricks" in tournaments. Because yes, the experienced player has finally experienced the ruthless world of competition.
His Evolution
After numerous competitions, victories, and failures, the experienced player knows all his strengths and weaknesses. He has even acquired a style of play. He is now able to take out the players who served as his role models. When the student surpasses the master...
The Professional Player
If you were a professional player, you wouldn't be here, but rather practicing at your foosball table!
So? What kind of foosball player are you?
How to choose a good foosball table?
Which foosball table should you choose according to your level?
Choosing a good foosball table should be done with full knowledge of the facts! You must choose the foosball table that suits you, your style of play, and your level. There's no point in owning a professional foosball table if you've never played a foosball table in your life!
You should also choose a foosball table based on what you want to do with it.
Will the foosball table also serve as a decorative object?
If so, opt for a designer foosball table that will blend perfectly into your interior design, like the Stella Le Nordique Foosball Table, made entirely of wood, guaranteeing a rustic feel and contemporary chic, or the Football Table The Sulpie Evolution Black, dressed all in black, will fit perfectly into Scandinavian or industrial interiors. There's a foosball table for every taste! You can find a whole selection of designer and trendy foosball tables on our website.
Will the foosball table be used indoors, outdoors, or both?
Foosball tables are available depending on your intended use. For example, the Garlando Baby foot Olympic Outdoor table football, the FAS Rainbow table football or the Stella Outdoor taupe table football are resistant and robust elements that have been created for outdoor use. They're designed to withstand the elements (rain, dust, sun, etc.) and will allow you to have fun on your patio or in your garden as soon as the sun comes out.
Will the foosball table be suitable for children and/or adults?
When choosing a foosball table, you should also consider the approximate age of the players.
If you want one for children, it should be suitable for their size and playing style. Therefore, you should look for brands like Smoby, for example, which specializes in children's toys and also table football for children.
It's your turn! And don't forget that foosball is, above all, a game, and fun is key!
