The best defense is attack! And to have a good attack at table football, it's best to know a wide range of shots to always catch your opponent off guard. This non-exhaustive list of shots gives you an overview of the many table football techniques that are easy to perform, sometimes a little devious, and that abound in the wonderful world of table football. It's up to you to create unstoppable shots that will keep your opponent on the spot! Because yes, it's all about strategy, good posture, and table football tips to score points against the opposing goalkeeper and win the game!
Our attacking techniques to beat your opponents at foosball or how to shoot at foosball?
The shot
Among the fundamentals, the "shot" is the foosball shot that you should know first. Simple to master (with a little practice, of course), it comes in several variations that open up new feint possibilities.
To take a shot, the ball is stopped in front of the midfielder. This player must be facing the left post of the opponent's goal. When an opportunity presents itself, you must pull the stick towards yourself. When the player is halfway across the goal, they must get ahead of the ball, turn around it, and then hit it towards the goal. A clean movement and powerful shot are essential for a guaranteed surprise effect!
Once you've mastered the straight shot, practice a cross-court shot. Much more dangerous for your opponent, the cross-court shot literally goes through the opposing guard... Foosball shots can be vicious; there's no rule against it!
The Push Shot
After the pull shot, there's... the push shot, yes! To succeed with a push shot, place the ball in a stopped position under the player in the middle. This time, the player must be facing the right post of the opponent's goal. When the time comes, push the crossbar, turn around, and then hit it with a sharp, precise blow.
The slings
The sling consists of passing to the player on the left or right, depending on whether it is executed as a pull or a push. To perform this pass, you must lift the player at the end of the throw to let him run towards the player in the middle. The latter catches the ball without controlling it and shoots immediately. Timing is the key to a quality goal!
The Sweep
Often used in attack, the sweep technique involves rolling the ball to the right and left, with or without the halfbar, quickly and repeatedly with the same player to build up speed and then shoot the ball. It's a technique that allows you to destabilize your opponent and surprise them with a fast ball in the hope of scoring a goal in the opposing half.
Coming soon, discover other table football attacking techniques, surprise shots, and feints to bluff your opponents. The list promises to be long... In the meantime, you can practice basic shots on a Roberto Sport College table football , for example. This black table football is very easy to handle with its long handles, ideal for beginners or perfecting your game: Learning to shoot a foosball ball is like opening a bag of peanuts; once you get going, you won't want to stop...
Defensive techniques in foosball, or how to defend well in foosball?
You can find many defensive techniques such as:
- Beware of bad habits and poor posture that can work against you during your table football game! Opting for a natural and relaxed stance will help you counter and perform your techniques, whether basic or advanced, in the different phases of the game!
- React to instinct by prioritizing observation of shots and the direction of the ball given to your opponent
- Prioritize a non-static guard to always be in motion and have a better chance of stopping your opponents' shots. However, in the case of a guard, you shouldn't have a non-static guard either, but with the same rhythm, you'll take as long to react as if you were static.
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There are still quite a few tips for defending well and techniques to master, but these will be highlighted in another blog post.
So, ready, play! And don't forget to have fun because, above all, it's a game that creates a good atmosphere and is an excellent way to relax, whether you're a beginner or not!
