Air hockey is a great addition to any man cave or game room.
Additionally, many multi-use game tables will include air hockey as one of the game options.
Youll also need a puck and a pair of mallets.
These will generally be included with the purchase of the table.
But how do you go about playing this great game?
Lets take a look.
After a goal is scored, the player that concede the goal gets possession.
Points & Scoring
The game of air hockey is generally played to seven points.
A point is scored when the puck goes into the other players goal.
Which end players start the first game can be selected by any agreed means.
However, both players can go for the puck if it is touching the centre line.
Fouls
No player is allowed to place their mallet on top of the puck for any reason.
This is called topping and is considered a foul.
The only exception is if a puck is hit up off the table and contacts the other players hand.
Any foul that occurs causes the fouling player to lose possession of the puck.
Violations of either of these points is also considered a foul.
Each different group may have some rules that add or more strictly define what will happen during the day.
More in-depth rules can be found on the air hockey players associationwebsite.
Lastly, wed like to hear from you.
How often do you play air hockey?Got any tips?
Let us know in the comment section below.
