I personally think Foosball is one of the best games room activities.

However, foosball can seem very confusing to the uninitiated due to its fast pace and competitive nature.

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If you have a table but are not sure on the rules of foosball, read on.

Below are 12 simplified football rules taken from the official rule book.

Rules of Foosball

1.

Number of Players

The game is played either 1 v 1 or 2 v 2. you’ve got the option to only switch between offensive and defensive rods at the next serve.

Starting the Game

When you start, one team will either pick their side or kick off first.

As with any other game in your house, it’s possible for you to make house rules.

If you want to arm wrestle for it, go ahead, well be here when you get back.

After the initial kick off, the team who conceded the last point will kick off.

Before you kick off ask your opponent if they are ready.

Out of Bounds

The ball is considered out-of-bounds if it leaves the play area.

The team who did not hit the ball out-of-bounds will have re-serve honor.

If the ball goes dead behind either midfield row, the ball is reserved using the closest defending player.

Scoring

A goal may be scored by any player on the field.

A goal is still counted even if the ball bounces back out of the goal after entering.

When playing 1 v 1, you switch sides after each match.

Spinning

If there is one thing that will anger another foosball player it is spinning.

This is done to make the ball wobble away from the team with possession.

If you do this, the opposite team will regain possession, alternatively they can re-serve.

To do so without permission, will result in a penalty.

The penalty will depend on which team was in possession.

If the offending team had possession, the opposite team will get to kick-off.

If the offending team did not have possession, the possessing team automatically scores a goal.

Game Length

Games are played first to 5 goals and the best out of 3 or 5 games.

Some tournaments require each game to be won by two clear goals up to a maximum of 8 goals.

We play first to 5 in our house.

Thats it 12 simple rules of foosball to get you started adapted from theofficialfoosball rules.

The only other rule I have is to have a great time.