I'm not really certain whether it can be categorized as a sport but it does give me bruises, back aches, sweat and a sore knee for standing too long. If it hurts you that much, it must be a sport!
If I am not in class listening to another boring lecture, or trapped within the vicinity of my room surfing the net, or playing music, I'd probably be Foosing.
Whats foosball?
Imagine Wayne Rooney and the rest of the Manchester United team hanging from rods going through their jerseys while Sir Alex Ferguson spins the end of the rods sending them spinning 360 in the air until someone gets the ball at the back of the net.
Now imagine the team getting shrunk till Rooney becomes the size of his Action Figures; and put them into a wooden box with its top open. Then saw off 2 holes at both ends of the box.
Thats foosball.
Whats foosball?
Imagine Wayne Rooney and the rest of the Manchester United team hanging from rods going through their jerseys while Sir Alex Ferguson spins the end of the rods sending them spinning 360 in the air until someone gets the ball at the back of the net.
Now imagine the team getting shrunk till Rooney becomes the size of his Action Figures; and put them into a wooden box with its top open. Then saw off 2 holes at both ends of the box.
Thats foosball.
This is how the foosball stadium look like
This is how the players look like
Football Rooney vs Foosball Rooney
This is how the players look like
Football Rooney vs Foosball RooneyThe rules:
1. Tables have 9 Balls, so you play best out of 9 which is first team to 5 goals.
2. If a ball goes into the goal legally, it is a point, no matter who hit it.
3. NO SPINNING THE RODS!!!
4. Serve the ball through the hole any way you want, but you must touch the ball with a man before you score.
5. After goals, team scored UPON serves the ball.
6. Ball off the table is given to the team last scored UPON.
7. If the ball stops moving and you can't reach it, "Dead Ball" give it to the team last scored UPON.
8. You can call 'Time Out' if you have the ball. Make sure the other team is ready before you call 'Time In'.
9. You can't reach into the table for the ball while it is in play.
10. You can only have the ball for 15 seconds in any one place.
2. If a ball goes into the goal legally, it is a point, no matter who hit it.
3. NO SPINNING THE RODS!!!
4. Serve the ball through the hole any way you want, but you must touch the ball with a man before you score.
5. After goals, team scored UPON serves the ball.
6. Ball off the table is given to the team last scored UPON.
7. If the ball stops moving and you can't reach it, "Dead Ball" give it to the team last scored UPON.
8. You can call 'Time Out' if you have the ball. Make sure the other team is ready before you call 'Time In'.
9. You can't reach into the table for the ball while it is in play.
10. You can only have the ball for 15 seconds in any one place.
Unlike football, there won't be anyone giving you a red or a yellow card.
And the best thing is if your opponent pisses u off, you'll always know he'll be 80 centimeters away from your hand so you can hurl a tight slap on his face if he crosses u.
On the other hand alike football, there are lots of slick tricks that a player can pull off in that small foos table and that makes it interesting; apart from that satisfying LOUD BANG you'd make if you pull the shot hard enough.
For those of you who NEVER tried foosball before, invest in a couple of ringgits on foosball the next time you bump into a foosball table instead of playing DOTA, playing online games or watching anime all day long.
Visit this site for more tips and tricks on foosball.
And the best thing is if your opponent pisses u off, you'll always know he'll be 80 centimeters away from your hand so you can hurl a tight slap on his face if he crosses u.
On the other hand alike football, there are lots of slick tricks that a player can pull off in that small foos table and that makes it interesting; apart from that satisfying LOUD BANG you'd make if you pull the shot hard enough.
For those of you who NEVER tried foosball before, invest in a couple of ringgits on foosball the next time you bump into a foosball table instead of playing DOTA, playing online games or watching anime all day long.
Visit this site for more tips and tricks on foosball.
My tribute to all foosers - The Beautiful Game Wallpaper
(Click and save or set as Desktop Background)
(Click and save or set as Desktop Background)
Foosball Rocks!
OMG!! I LOVE FOOSBALL TOO!!!!
ReplyDeleteMy ex office had a foosball table and I had enough people interested to keep a year long tournament going on!!
So lucky then!!
AND SO DAMN FUN!!
But I think we went over the board and didnt really follow the rules.
For one, we spinned the rods (LOL!) but it made the game a lot more challenging because if the opponent chooses to spin, you'll find it harder to block.
Oh and I didnt know that were supposed to make sure that the ball must touch a "man" before going into the goal. The ball we played bounced off walls to get in as well!
hahaha! Awww now u made me miss foosball!! :(
Haha! Addictive ain't it?
ReplyDeleteI've been playing since 2006 and I have yet to get tired of foosing
Go on a strike to get your company to buy a foosball table at your office.
Haha.... Neway where are you located right now? =)
Singapore! :)
ReplyDeletewe had a great team.
Girls Versus Boys! The girls won of course! Hahaha! I played midfield and striker. My other team mate played defense. :P
AH Singapore! My sister's working there!
ReplyDeleteHaha I guess you should save that wallpaper I made since u are a fooser. Haha seems to me you're a pro fooser girl eh!~
A foosball table is on the list of stuff i wanna own! Haha...
Get ready for a challenge when i go visit my sister at S'pore, Ju Ann! Haha
YES BRING IT ON!
ReplyDelete*linked you right back!!*
si fuuuu!! lol!
ReplyDeletebut cannot play in public or else throw your face XD
Really Amazing, interesting content. The Best.. keep it up. foosball strategies
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