The history of foosball began back somewhere in the 1800s, however the first foosball table was not patented until 1921, by Harold Searles Thornton who lived in the United Kingdom. In the 1800s there were similar games that had patents, however the table created by Thornton was the most similar to the modern foosball table we know today. To this day, many historians continue to debate who really invented the sport. Who Invented Foosball? Did […]
If you’re a big foosball fan and you have your own foosball table, then you probably feel pretty confident that you know everything about the game, how it’s played, and the best strategies to use, but did you know there’s a difference between American versus European foosball? There are, in fact, major differences between each type of table, which I’ll discuss here, in-depth, so you can learn about the pros and cons for both European […]
All over the globe, you’ll find professional foosball competitions, some of which award winners thousands of dollars in cash prizes. Several of these competitions include the top players from all over the world playing on the best foosball tables in the country. If you’ve been practicing day and night to get competition-ready, this guide on how to enter the Foosball World cup and other major competitions will discuss entry fees, categories you can compete in, […]
Learning how to set up a foosball table may sound easy, but if you’ve purchased the best foosball table money can buy, then you’re looking at a complicated assembly that can take hours. Why? Because most manufacturers include instructions that are either too complex or too vague. In this guide, I’ll go over the basics of foosball table assembly, so you can have your new table assembled in no time. Professional Assembly Professional assembly is […]
Foosball is a fun and challenging game that players of all ages and skill levels can enjoy. Learning how to serve in foosball is simple enough, with the right technique and a little practice. Just like soccer or football, the serve it what initiates the game. But learning how to serve the right way can set you up for success, allowing you to easily smash the competition. The Serve Sometimes referred to as the drop, […]
A foosball table is considered low maintenance, but it does need care from time to time, which will help to keep the rods moving smoothly and freel and prevent slow rods that stick from having a negative impact on the pace of the game and your performance. Foosball bar lubrication is one of those regular maintenance jobs that you’ll need to stay on top of since it will not only increase the lifespan of your […]
If you love foosball, then the idea of adding a table of your own to your game room or man cave can be pretty exciting. A foosball table can come in a variety of sizes, ranging from mini to full-sized. Foosball table sizes that are designed for tournament use are determined by the regulations of the game and are considered the standard size for these tables. But if you’re short on space at home, then […]
Improving your foosball ball control is all about learning how to pin the ball, catch it, and trap it. Learning how to do so is key to improving your game and boosting your performance, ability to pass, and land a goal. Of course, learning these techniques will require patience, practice, and dedication, in order to see a significant improvement in your performance and beat highly skilled opponents. Pining the Ball Practicing ball control is essential […]
For some, learning how to dominate a match just comes naturally. It’s the players that have sharp and fast reflexes that tend to do the best and seem to take to the game almost immediately. But for the rest of us, it’s more difficult to get the hang of the game and find out which techniques work and which ones don’t. Like with most sports, you can try out different strategies that will teach you […]
Foosball is a challenging, fun, competitive game and sport that’s commonly found at arcades, pizza parlors, bars, rec centers, and even at home. If you’re new to the game, then learning about the basic foosball rules will give you a heads up concerning what is and isn’t legal, so you can improve your performance by knowing what moves can seriously cost you. This is a game that consists of figures mounted on rotating rods that […]
The whole point of foosball is to put a ball in the opponent’s goal and prevent your opponent from sinking the ball in your goal. Each end of the table features a total of four rods, each of which will control a line of players that you’ll manipulate by turning, pulling, and pushing the rods. While the game sounds simple enough, learning some foosball tips and tricks can help give you an edge over the […]