The REAL Rules of Foosball

[@erickfuentes2720]

Ty U HELPED ME PROVE TO A FRIEND THAT THERE IS NO SPINNING IN FOOSBALL: SO ANNOYING!

[@purple_tears1871]

true

[@Agentfirestarter]

Yeah I hate it when people spin

[@darvad77frimml69]

Show him this message telling him he sucks!

[@a7xforever498]

Lol I love how sarcastic this guy is

[@TheOutlawNCB]

Thank you! This really cleared up a lot! I have one in the house and have played a lot growing up better never really learned legitimately.

[@oxnvatwakkopocalypse166]

When I enforce these rules Im accused of cheating

[@argentiskyblau159]

Lmao 😂

[@KyleKarlyeYT]

Thanks for explaining how a coin flip works.

[@blazeduo1003]

Am I the only one who prefers 1 goalie instead of 3?

[@ChasePennell]

Tornado is the tournament standard. Preference or not. It is what it is.

[@littlelegend5133]

3 goalies has Almost only advantages. It is much easier to set up a pull shot You can do a sneaky 2 to 5 in double The table is Flat and the Ball only Rolls, when you want it.

[@darvad77frimml69]

I don't think there's much difference as far as how much area the middle goalie can cover when compared to the middle goalie with the 2 outside goalies. I believe the cushings are pretty close to the same so, to me it's not a big deal and the advantage would have to go to the 3 man goalie bar! Imo anyways

[@valhalia100]

I liked 1 Goalie better,they had ramps in the Corners so ball didn't get stuck. How bout 3 guys on the 2 rod,that might be good ?

[@franks_9254]

Very nice done. Long ruleset explained short. ;-D We are playing every lunch break in the office (table located into the conference room), and it's hard to have all office mates follow a minimum set of these rules ... :-) I guess I will forward this video to my colleagues. Keep foosing.

[@ChasePennell]

:-) Awesome!! Thanks!

[@tewstronge9173]

It doesn’t matter don’t ruin the fun

[@cameronkoller3763]

Hey Chase! I started playing Foos as a brand new player in Fall 2014, and ever since then I've played at least a couple hours per week. I've never done anything official, just rules I "heard at a frat house". The only things we do differently compared to this video is all shots must be clean (no ricochets off wall or other players), no scoring off the 5-bar, and if the ball goes in to the goal on a "slop" shot, the ball drops randomly, instead of the person who last got first possession. I think these elements even the playing field a bit when playing lots of different people, many of them inexperienced. After watching some tournament play, it's clear they don't need the "clean shot rule" to be able to shoot clean. It's really just in place for the type of person that drops the ball and immediately starts spinning the 5 bar and expects to put points up when it randomly bounces in. Watching your tutorials has definitely upped my game, especially on defense and the snake shot. Keep it up!

[@TGiFoosday]

Hey cameron, hope you guys are still playing, and stopped spinning. Personally, I'm not a fan of "clean only counts" for two reasons: 1) The games can drag on for too long wearing everyone out and if other players waiting to play, it sucks for them, or you when waiting. 2) Table soccer is supposed be an emulation of the REAL game of soccer, so if the ball breaks the goal line, it's A GOAL! and you can blame the goalie for not doing his job of stopping the ball from entering the goal. Once your skill level gets to a decent point playing goalie, you start to thrive on making the impossible slop blocks because you know you're ready for almost anything coming your way. Play better to get Better.

[@evanpaulsmithfalconfogolin6147]

@@TGiFoosday I have played since I was a kid, in all sorts of arcades, party's and bars and bank shots or deflections are part of the game, we even practiced all that stuff. good 2 person teams among my groups of friends would call it tipping a shot, where the forward 3 bar would move just enough to redirect the existing shot. My preferred table is a slick top with a totally slick ball, known in my area growing up as speed ball. I am absolutely new to internet and regulated foosball however and looking to get back into after scoring a nice table.

[@fooze8]

Great summary! It answered a few questions I had, but what I'm not sure of when the ball is in play and it ends up back at your 5 bar do you need to touch two players before advancing with the third player or is it just at the start with possession?

[@ChasePennell]

That is any start of possession you need to use the Ready Protocol.

[@Daniel-qx6bg]

I've been playing since 1975. Back in the late 80's, I learned a pass from one of my friends from Buffalo. We called it the stop pass, where you dribble the ball on the 5 man and actually make it stop for a split second and then go behind it and pass it hard. Half the players said it was illegal and half said it was legal. All I know, it was about 90% effective on tournament players.

[@TurkeyBoy-lh3nk]

You act like my teacher when you do something wrong

[@weenercatotto]

Ok, so we're playing at the bar, & my partner accidentally spun while passing to me. I missed it, but everyone called it, including my partner. So our opponents get to re-serve from the 5 bar. I'm kinda glad it went down like that. I learned the actual rule, & it wasn't my screw-up. We lost.

[@Lige]

3:13 You're hired

[@ROBERTHOCKER]

In most tournaments jump shots are legal. The Middle men are moved and the ball lifted up then thrown over the opponent's man.

[@Ray-jg5dj]

Is there any explanation for those rules ? Most of them make sense but I don't understand why it's illegal to pass if the ball is stopped or tap the walls more than twice before passing. Is there any reason for this ? Great video btw, as always

[@evanpaulsmithfalconfogolin6147]

I want a light setup like this. Can you elaborate on the 1 vs 3 goalie tables and perhaps some history?

[@stanstanly3812]

I always give the other player time to get his hands on the rods before shooting from my 3 man. Making the shot before he has time to defend is considered rude in our playing circles. This only applies to a 3 man shot though.

[@ChasePennell]

Rude or not, a goal is a goal. :-)

[@isidromaria7016]

Thank you for the video didn't realize there was 15 sec rule on the 3 bar.

[@mattb7412]

great lamp holder...

[@ventin75]

Chase, 2016 ITSF rule 9.6 says that it is now not necessary to stop the ball to call a time out.

[@ChasePennell]

fooser really?!! Well the arguments at our draw are about to change lol

[@WayneRitchie]

I do believe that if the ball is in motion and a TO is called; if the ball does not come to a complete stop before time expires -- regardless of 'when' the TO was called -- then a time infraction is still applicable.

[@ChasePennell]

That is correct! They recently changed the rule.

[@hatzciobule7033]

Yeah but this is disputable,maybe i call a TO when the ball is travelling to my goal and it is about to enter the goal when i call the TO

[@benevolence3623]

Cool guide dude it was funny and helpful! Just got a table and im poo

[@odiltm259]

Do people not use the drop in holes on the sides?

[@tractorrookie]

Thanks for the help. One question. Does the shoot have to be clean or does any goal count? Thanks

[@ChasePennell]

Any goal counts. (Assuming it was scored legally which would mean someone didn't spin or something like that.)

[@unknownunknown-wx8rq]

I have a question. Are you allowed to grab your opponents rod on your side and hold, so you disturb your opponent?😄

[@ChasePennell]

HAHA No.

[@schwindsichtigaderechte5293]

Thanks a lot, but I have two questions: 1.) When a new ball comes into play, may the third guy to touch the ball on the 5-bar attempt to score a goal directly? 2.) Do these rules apply to all tables, e. g. Garlando?

[@ChasePennell]

Yes on both counts. :-) (This video is a little dated so some things might change.)

[@dr.merakat]

Thanks for video... what are the serve holes in the table for?

[@ChasePennell]

They are actually no longer used. Sometimes people use them for fun.

[@dr.merakat]

@@ChasePennell thank you for the quick response. recently stumbled on your videos and they are great.... i own the same table and the rule book that came with it have different rules... is there a difference between US tournament rules and ITSF rules?!

[@ChasePennell]

@@dr.merakat There is. The old Rule Book is no longer Valid. You would want to see the ITSFRule book.

[@Sswimrbowtiebarber]

wow i never knew any of this...thanks

[@rhcp4life697]

So where are you finding people playing foosball in a bar? I can’t find anyone who plays in Indiana

[@DFOOSKING]

Actual players tend to congregate together. Go on FB and search foosball and your state. Don't listen to who say playing by the rules isn't fun. They are the same people who don't think dribbling a basketball is required to play basketball. There are reasons for the rules. Keeps the game from being total anarchy. You show up to a group of tournament players and playing like a jackass only makes you look bad. Keep in mind....playing by the rules limits THEM...not just you. Releasing them from that only makes it easier FOR THEM to beat you. It requires skill to win. Don't lower the bar thinking it will save you. Cuz it won't.

[@rhcp4life697]

@@DFOOSKING oh I agree totally. The one thing that annoys me the most is spinners. I hate when someone just spins the rod as fast as they can with no aim. Also people who pull the rods so hard that the rubber stops next to the men, slam into the sidewalls causing the whole table to move 😒

[@isidromaria7016]

When does the 15 sec start on the 3 bar

[@ryanmarciano]

Cool. Thanks. What table is that? Are you happy with it?

[@ChasePennell]

This is a Tornado Table, it IS the Tournament Table in the USA.

[@ryanmarciano]

@@ChasePennell cool. Which model?

[@ChasePennell]

@@ryanmarciano T-3000

[@mackwilliams7793]

I only have one question.. What's that key hanging next to the light unlock??? It's bothering me and Idk why. It looks like my key to the garage.

[@ChasePennell]

It unlocks the Table. Coin Op Tables split in half.

[@ROBERTHOCKER]

When the ball gets stuck, we hit the side of the grip to knock the ball to the opponent.

[@darvad77frimml69]

? Does the ball have to be in motion to pass from all bars or just the 5 bar.. And does that also apply to shooting?

[@ChasePennell]

The ball has to be in motion to pass, but not to shoot.

[@valhalia100]

Are your hands supposed to be on the handles when you shoot

[@ChasePennell]

Yes, how else would you be able to shoot? :-)

[@marouasekai9446]

We were playing it all wrong. Thank you !!

[@seumadrugaagiota1926]

traduzi tudo o que me disse e ajudou muito saber essas regras!!! thanks

[@elvatoloco6105]

I play “street” foosball so I’m allowed to spin! There aren’t as many rules in “street” foosball as pro foosball. Lol. 🤣

[@darvad77frimml69]

That's cuz you suck!

[@MQKanao]

If you spin, your guys are in the air and unable to block a ball for over half of each full rotation, so it's sort of a rule for your benefit :)

[@wesleydamen2018]

yeah its seems counter intuitive but you can shoot harder without spinning atleast if you practice

[@lexpcock3521]

What about scoring from tha centre bar..(5 bar)...Back in tha day it wuz called a centre hack...lol...Didnt count if it went straight in, but counted if it went off a player.

[@ChasePennell]

It counts :-) either way.

[@scottcraig2569]

Can you score with the 5 bar?

[@ChasePennell]

Yes

[@ShahWirana-bq9hv]

I want to know the rules with regards to the referee or umpire... And if there are linesmen by the side to enforce what's legal or illegal, eg offside...how about handball? I caught my friend holding my defence line while I was concentrating my Messi clones to attack...I understand if a streaker runs around the field, that's a distraction ...but who decides? Since both players would stop. Or how about throwing a towel into the fray ...is that a timeout gesture or a protest or a surrender, what if it was done by a spectator, would it made a difference if the spectator is a fan? Or if it is a blowing fan that disturbed the ball? And the stick? What if the field is wet? Should we declare a a rematch or end of match? What if a player's kicker broke? What if the player broke and got no money to pay the winner? Foosball's rules are so complicated, no wonder people get turned off from playing....that's why I let my pet hamsters run loose on that table for a change of playground....it beats selling it away to cash converters

[@antanyusrin6817]

TOTALLY WORTHED 😁

[@mmmmbradbury]

Can you score from the 5 guy?

[@ChasePennell]

Yes you can!

[@kdaddy310]

Unless I missed it, I didn’t see you cover own goals. I don’t know about in tournaments, but in bars I’ve always played those as a 3 man spot.

[@ChasePennell]

If i dont cover it.... it is because it is not a real thing.

[@RajeshKumar-t2k7v]

Thanks man

[@brutewarrior]

Can you score with 5 man?

[@ChasePennell]

Yes you can!

[@montsarbergamolombardy9527]

whats the name and the brand of that table ?

[@ChasePennell]

Torando

[@TGiFoosday]

I was checking the 'rule book' the other day and noticed that the 10 second time limit on the 5 bars only applies when a ball is being put into play, after that when the ball is on a person's 5 bar, the time limit is 15 seconds like the other bars.?? This true??

[@ChasePennell]

No, it is always 10 sec

[@ROBERTHOCKER]

Those rules are different from when I played. We also only had 1 man on the rear defense.

[@golfrrrr]

is a game always first to 5?

[@ChasePennell]

IN tournament Play yes

[@corycg1956]

Nice video

[@hickorydragon8114]

How do I beat the guy in the bar that has a good pull shot. General bar strategy.

[@rodenrren2]

How long can/do the games last or what's the winning score in pro foosball??

[@ChasePennell]

Games are played to 5 points. And it can really depend on how long. There is no actual time limit.

[@piershanson1784]

Since spinning as a tactic tends to be bad in practice, I was wondering if you knew why the official rules decided to explicitly ban it in the rules. Is there a story behind that, or is it actually better than I give it credit for?

[@ChasePennell]

Basically because there is no skill involved in spinning.

[@TheOutlawNCB]

Does it count if your 5 man scores?

[@ChasePennell]

Yes. Basically if the ball goes in the hole, it counts.

[@metalmanxx666]

Funny shit man!!!!!

[@stuffluster]

Why are there 3 goalies on this table?

[@ChasePennell]

Because that is the they the Tornado Table is made. Something to keep in mind is that this is the ONLY sanctioned tournament table in the USA.

[@Yak-uj3jl]

could you shoot with a five bar?

[@ChasePennell]

Game.3xicution Z yes you can

[@Yak-uj3jl]

MindSet Foosball I play with my friend(s) everyday and they just spin the rods

[@ChasePennell]

Game.3xicution Z teach them :-)

[@Yak-uj3jl]

MindSet Foosball Another question could you have the rod in an angle where if the ball come towards your rod you can hit it? Basically like a charge shot.

[@scr975]

The long pauses between sentences gave me anxiety lol

[@ROBERTHOCKER]

Distraction will take a player off of the table with his team.

[@pootami]

Why do the men have a funky arrangement in this video

[@4rled]

I feel like most of these rules are wrong. You can also spin as long as you don’t let go of the rod. So you can reset your grip to you wrist then swipe the hand up while moving to the normal grip thus spinning the bar.

[@ChasePennell]

I am guessing you didn't watch the full video.... I am a pro rated ref...

[@josepharcher9750]

Good Video!

[@dopi3220]

With my guys the only rule is no spinning Spinning is lame and sucks Edit, there is way to many jars that ppl do where i play. I didnt ecen know it was a rule, but im glad it is. They are breaking the table

[@samdelgado1102]

I’m not even good enough to play by the rules

[@darvad77frimml69]

Nobody was born able to master foosball! It takes discipline and time! Most spinners are the types who'll buy a guitar and just let it sit there, never learning to play it! Another example that takes time and discipline to achieve, and you should never stop learning in either examples!

[@v1991c]

You didn't actually mention who keeps the ball and where (2, 5 or 3 rod) after each foul :/

[@ChasePennell]

This video was not meant to explain all the details. It was designed to help bar players and frat guys understand the basic rules

[@v1991c]

@@ChasePennell Thanks for replying Chase :D I cannot believe you actually replied to my comment! Did you think of making a video with a more "in-depth" approach towards these rules, mainly fouls associated with passes? (usually 5-to-3) I play in amateur tournaments in different places and even though people know the basics (ready protocol, jarring, dead ball, etc) when it comes to 5 bar passes, there are A LOT of misunderstandings. This would not be an entry level type of thing, but more for those "advanced amateurs" with a thing for the game :) The way you make the videos is awesome - keep it up!

[@T3pacheman_]

i’m too mexican for these rules cause us as mexicans will play foosball like if it’s actual soccer

[@shirin.b1238]

Who doesn’t spin the ball everyone i play against and explain the rules they just don’t follow the spining rule

[@ROBERTHOCKER]

We never had Time limits.

[@deepzerocool]

Can you tell more specific about the spinning? I hate spinning and somewhere I read that if it's less than 360 degree before and after touching the ball then it's legal? I hate when someone argues this because nobody's going to put a slo mo camera!

[@collencole4261]

This is true. Although it is hard to argue, it is pretty easy to tell the difference between a deliberate spin and an accidental spin.

[@ROBERTHOCKER]

A jar was illegal.

[@tobydonald7302]

Did u flip a nickel!? Lol. Thats a foul!

[@BrianPhase90]

EXPecially

[@HelloIamClay]

On that ready protocol, don't forget to let the new players know that the first of the three men has to be the middle guy.

[@ChasePennell]

I am trying to keep it VERY simple. That is why i also left out a ton of other smaller rules. That is an easy fix later but getting them to know even a few rules is massive.

[@HelloIamClay]

Agreed. And not a critique. Just thought I'd mention in case any new folks got through that and felt like checking the comments for more goodies. :)

[@LifenKnight]

I can understand a lot of the rules but the distraction one is dump. Shouldn't it be the person who got distracted fault for being distracted. Mind games is part of every game. I understand the hot bloody. But talking to the opponent but spinning shouldn't be an issue. Spinning leaves the opponent in one area. So getting around just be easy. And the 15 secs, whilst have only 3 wall bounces seem a bit much. I understand why you start in the medium but it doesn't out a lot of knowledge, skill and mind games out of the game. Starting from the sides seems to add lucky but it's pretty easy to get consistent l.

[@ChasePennell]

I don’t make the rules. I only explain them.

[@bullishbear2686]

Thanks for this explanation, the game is now extremely boring. How any one gets good at this game when there are actual sports to play outside is beyond me. Going back to laughing and spinning with friends.

[@code988yay]

4:23 why would you not be able to stop the ball then pass dummy

[@ChasePennell]

Because it is the sanctioned rules.... But the real reason is because you could set the ball in one place and abuse a brush pass.

[@jackblack384]

YES NO SPINNING NO PULL SHOT NO SNAKE NO SIDE TO SIDE PASSING NO DOUBLE TOUCH SHOT ! THE GAME HAS BEEN TAKEN FROM EXCITING FREE FLOWING TO BORING STOP SAME SHOT EVERYTIME

[@ChasePennell]

That is a little over the top.

[@abnhoosier]

Where's the bank shot videos? 3 man & 2 man bank shots.

[@ChasePennell]

I have it on my channel.

[@AndyBizzzle]

I think the 3 wall 5man rule is dumb, and I think that the ball can't be stopped and passed forward with a 5 man is also dumb. If we can stop it on offence on the 3bar anytime, why would you not be able to do it with 5man. Silly rules.

[@dark6.6E-34]

The rules help with continuity and flow

[@SR71mydream]

You’re in a basement lol

[@KHAWAR_ISHFAQ]

dont stop the ball its a real rule

[@ChasePennell]

INSANE ATTACKS no it isn’t lol

[@abdulazizaljarry7875]

do u have Snapchat ?

[@danielgray7742]

Our rules was...hit the ball and score. No rules

[@valhalia100]

?

[@vaultofwaqas]

Why is spinning not allowed :(

[@wickseyfoos3312]

It usually ends up doing nothing but breaking the men or the pins that hold the men or bending the rods. You also have no control over the direction the ball goes. Most competitive foosers can have just as much power and total control of a shot that you can't get with spinning.

[@matko7458]

Bad jokes

[@minihercules317]

Yo is it just me or does he look like the younger version of all make science teachers?

[@gonnalikethis91]

Fuck these rules Spinning is the best way and more fun

[@jackblack384]

Pull shots are a bad habit . Stops the game every 5 seconds. BORING.

[@ChasePennell]

In theory so is any Set Up Shot then....Which is how tournament foosball is played.

[@jackblack384]

Chase Pennell No disrespect mate but pull shot was only allowed in the 90s because it was an easy way to score thus more people could play.

[@ChasePennell]

@@jackblack384 That is not accurate at all. The pull shot has been used since the early to mid 70s. And was the number 1 shot until the mid 90s. The Snake Shot came along in the 90s and if that is what you are referring to i would agree to some level. BUT the top players would still be the top players. They are that much better than everyone else.

[@jackblack384]

Chase Pennell this is how it’s played with fast timing, it’s not 4 players trying to stop the ball constantly moving the sticks in & out. kzbin.info/www/bejne/eXS6hYmOmNhsl7s

[@jimsannerud6254]

@@jackblack384 We called that Spray and Pray or Random Foos. It favors quick reactions and luck vs. control and skill.

[@WestVirginia002]

There are no "real rules" obviously they are all house. Who cares what you want to see?

[@ChasePennell]

WestVirginia002 these are the rules designated by the ITSF which is the governing body for foosball world wide. Read a rule book. 😜

[@WestVirginia002]

House rules for their tournaments. They do not apply anywhere else.

[@jasong5913]

WestVirginia002 There is a yearly worldwide tour held by the ITSF (many of tournaments are for money). The rules laid out here ARE the standard rules players who compete in ITSF tournaments play by. The rules are constructed based on the nuance of the game to keep experienced players from taking advantage of occurrances which come up often during play. Anyone who has the skill to play at the ITSF level plays by these rules. Anyone else is usually considered a bar hack.

[@rodenrren2]

@@jasong5913 what does "prevent experienced players from..." mean?? Isnt experience part of any game/sport and obviously perfectly fair advantage?

[@jasong5913]

@@rodenrren2 What that means is, for those players who are experienced enough to know how to take advantage of the table, the ball or surrounding environment in order to gain an unfair advantage over another player by means OTHER THAN by pure skill. For example, an experienced player who knows what the effects of jarring the table will be to a player with less experience at handling the ball will gain an unfair advantage over that player. Jarring does not require skill, thus it is banned.