The table football technique is also a matter of trickery and feints during matches! Of course, it's best to apply these few tips (often bordering on unfair) during a game of table football with friends, in 1 on 1 or 2 on 2, and not during an official competition. And preferably on a table football table where the balls are free... It's always better for players who are keen on table football!
What shots are prohibited according to the real rules of foosball?
The rebound shot
This shot can completely destabilize the opposing player if executed correctly. The rebound shot involves shooting with an attacker (a commercial ball) aimed at either an opposing defender or the backboard. The ball will then bounce and return straight to your attacker. All you have to do is repeat your shot, this time aiming at the opposing goal. Speed and precision are essential!
The Defender's Rebound - forbidden in 1v1 and 2v2 matches
For this shot, it's best to coordinate with your teammates to avoid an unfortunate friendly shot... Start by positioning your ball in a box with one of your attackers. Position them in front of a gap in the opposing midfielders. Pass very quickly to your defenders to avoid the attacking players. If mastered well, this shot will surprise your opponent a lot. A real trick, just the way we like it among friends...
The pass between attackers - a half-cheat at table football, let's admit it!
Reserved for table football virtuososvirtuosos,this technique is a real bomb that your opponent won't recover from! The middle attacker controls the ball in a trade. You then have to perform a series of back-and-forth movements with the crossbar to finally pass to the right or left attacker and finally take a lightning shot. This is a very technical but formidable shot that is well worth the investment of time to add to your skills...
In the rules, there is a simpler but equally devastating variation: place the ball in front of the middle attacker and then move the ball back and forth with the bar, without touching the ball and simulating shots, simply to destabilize the opponent and force him to follow the ball with his goal. When a window presents itself,shift the ball slightly with the side of your attacker and then shoot.
The Squirt Shot (or Pissette for some)
Widely known by beginners and experienced players, the squirt shot is nevertheless a prohibited shot during foosball games!
What exactly is the squirt shot?
The squirt shot consists of the player closest to the handle on the attackers' crossbar shooting at goal, whether or not they have been cleared. This practice is considered far too easy because there's a large blind spot there, and she takes advantage of it. So, forget the squirt bottle if you want to win!
Is it allowed to play roulette in foosball?
A big question that torments many foosball players, both beginners and more experienced... So we won't prolong the suspense any longer! And in the official rules of table football, created by the FFFT (French Table Football Federation), roulette is strictly regulated. In fact, it is only allowed in certain cases. More specifically, roulette is an authorized technique as long as it doesn't exceed one full rotation before hitting the ball; beyond that, it is considered prohibited.
In practice, roulette is often a move that will annoy opposing players during friendly games in a bar or café. Therefore, it's up to you to experiment and decide during the game whether you and your opponents want to continue this practice or not, as it isn't regulated in the bar rules. It's up to you to choose whether you want to play fair or not!
Are there other prohibitions in table football?
Indeed, there are other prohibitions in addition to the shots prohibited in table football, which are established with the aim of ensuring an enjoyable game for all players around the table. Among the most serious prohibitions, the French Table Football Federation (FFFT) reminds us that there are:
- The use of various accessories, on the half-back bars and others, which do not comply with the current rules of the game.
- Placing your hands on the table football during the game, to defend or for any other purpose. You are only allowed to place your hands on the sticks and balls to advance the points (without cheating on the final score, of course).
- Moving or lifting the table: this hinders the smooth progress of the game and constitutes cheating.
- Bending the bars: this causes damage to the equipment. Beware of flagrantly moving the table!
- Any intentional interference: impacts by opposing midfielders or guards on the table football uprights when shooting or controlling the ball, direct impacts from opposing players, violent impacts, or even vibration of the table football, etc.).
- Any attempt to distract an opponent in order to destabilize them and take advantage of their lack of focus on the game in progress.
- Finally, and of course, it is forbidden to have an aggressive attitude towards opposing players (and even between players on the same team). After all, table football is a fun activity, played primarily for entertainment and enjoyment!
Any evidence of a shortcoming could irritate your opponents, so show fair play so everyone has fun during the matches!
How can you win at table football every time?
In table football, like any other discipline, there are no secrets... To win, you need real mastery. You also need to learn and practice in order to improve! In addition to the techniques of kick-offs and restarts, passing sequences, handle movements, and popular shots to learn, foosball also requires observation and anticipation to be a good defender and prevent your opponents from scoring goals. Finally, miniature football requires teamwork when played 2v2.
So, on our Mister Babyfoot blog, we offer plenty of articles to help you learn everything about foosball, its techniques, rules, best practices, and the different types of foosball.
What is the best brand of foosball game? - Mister Babyfoot's Comment
By their design, the Stella table football offers interesting play and feinting possibilities. They feature slanted side rails that allow for jump shots. Perfect for lobbing and many other techniques that will surprise your opponents during your miniature football matches.
However, this isn't the only interesting brand for your matches, offering good quality and technical features for maximum fun. You can also find many table football brands on our website (Marius, Petiot, Babyfoot by Toulet and many more). Each one has its own unique features to captivate you: quality wood, beautiful finishes, technicality, French manufacturing...
To learn more about our different products, visit our website and the various product sheets.
The world of table football is full of surprises, with countless playing techniques and tricks for teams looking to score well and win the match. But be careful not to hinder the players facing you if you resort to these tricks and forbidden moves! At your own risk...
Regularly discover new ways to demoralize your opponents with the Mister Babyfoot blog! And don't forget to have fun!
