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General Chat / Re: Sullivan Rue - shot technique

« Last post by Welit1987 on September 09, 2025, 04:55:59 AM »

Hi everybody,

I've been playing foosball casually for a while, but I recently geometry dash lite bought my own table to start practicing seriously. To decide which shot system to focus on ("Euro pin" vs. snake shot), I’ve been watching tons of YouTube videos, including footage from recent tournaments. I came across an incredible player, Sullivan Rue, who seems to be a top-tier foosball talent. Am I right in thinking she doesn’t use either the pin shot or the snake shot, but rather a "push shot," where the lateral movement starts with the ball positioned next to the player instead of under a front pin?

If that’s the case, can I assume it’s less about which specific shot system you master and more about being really proficient with at least one, combined with strong passing and overall technique?

I look forward to your comments!

Greetings from Germany
Tobi

You're absolutely right as Sullivan Rue often uses a push shot, not the traditional snake or Euro pin.

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General Chat / Re: Open-palm grip for beginners

« Last post by Yousigulas on September 08, 2025, 12:18:22 PM »

2. If you need a lot of power, there's no way around open handed play. Watch Tony's pull kick - it would be very hard for him to compensate for the ball's high lateral speed if he didn't shoot it with a palm roll.

Here's where I disagree. You can generate an incredible amount of power using a closed handed shot. The main thing is a good closed handed shot should rely on the pinch point (where the ball almost gets stubbed into a backpin). Pulls, Pull-kicks, Pushes, Back-pins and Push-kicks all can have racing limits wicked closed handed power.
Front pin shots it's a little harder, since the pinch point isn't there. I have a hard and mean closed handed front pin, but I have to point my whole body into the whipping motion. Still, the power is there.
But case-in-point, I'd hazard that 95-99% of pro pull shots use close handed grip, and there's no lack of power in most of them.

No real disagreement here. American Pull Shooters prove that one can generate a lot of power from wrist action. The thing is that it's more difficult to learn a decent closed handed shot, especially if you don't want to get tired half way through a tournament. 

3. It's absolutely no problem to control the ball with an open handed grip.

I'll half agree here. I can consistently have a slight cutback on my pull, allowing me to tuck the shot, and to go deadbar on it easily enough. Open hand tends to straighten out the shot easier. Depending on the shot, one has more control over the other depending on what you're trying to achieve.

I meant that you can easily use an open handed grip while setting up the ball.

5. On tables that offer more grip than Tornado, Open Handed is the standard grip. In Germany for example, Closed Handed is all but non-existent if it comes to offensive techniques.

I thought there were a few pull shots in Germany? I also thought that Bonzini players are 50/50 when it comes to open/closed handed shots, even with pins.

Yes, there is a small percentage of players using a pull shot as their main offensive technique, and there's a growing number of defenders shooting pulls from the 2-bar. All of them shoot closed handedly, without exception. But all of them would also agree on the fact that it's a more challenging technique compared to the Euro Front Pin, at least on our tables.

Bonzini players traditionally shoot closed handedly because the old handles wouldn't allow for anything else. As far as I know, this has also been changing gradually.

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You really said well

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All other Questions / Re: Parting Out a Micro Champion Foosball Table

« Last post by robtopgame on September 06, 2025, 05:28:51 AM »

I am parting a Micro Champion Foosball Table

I am selling just about everything

- All 8 rods, rubber bumpers, goal stop ring, men player nut and bolts, table legs, entry cups, scoring units, handles etc.... If you are looking for original equipment I have it. I can send pictures on request.

There is a total of 21 guys, 11 red, 10 yellow (not quite a complete set). Also of of the yellow guys has a chip in his hat. (very far right guy block blast)

$80 + $9 shipping


contact me by email if interested

travismai@hotmail.com

image pls.

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General Chat / Re: Bonzini locations?

« Last post by Beented on September 05, 2025, 12:45:03 AM »

Hello, from a Tornado player contemplating retirement,
If I end up in Myrtle Beach, what some locations where there’s a table?  Is there a list block blast.  Anything +/- two hours seems reasonable. 
Thank you,
Paul

There are a few bars and lounges in Myrtle Beach that have Tornado tables, such as Tin Roof or Dave & Buster's.

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General Chat / Re: Garlando G5000

« Last post by CHN4 on August 24, 2025, 09:55:54 AM »

Thanks for your input.

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General Chat / Re: Seeking Tips for Improving My Foosball Skills

« Last post by MaryKSmith on August 21, 2025, 11:43:57 AM »

Hello Maria,
My recommendations:
First, learn ball control by passing the ball around, with the opponent rods up, from left hand to right hand, using all the rods.  This is a good everyday warmup.  Eventually, they passing with the left hand and catching with the right. 
Second, put the opponent rods down and learn set shots and passes from the left hand to the right.   There are probably thousands of options but I suggest really focusing on an only a few to get started - though I’m not feeling adamant about the last part.   
The goal should be to control and advance the ball a consistent and confident manner; know what you want to do and how to do it.   
Third, is to watch video (YouTube solitaired )  - not only the pro players but beginners.  See what they do - and how the opponent reacts because you also need to have a defense.   
Lastly, find somewhere to play then go play.

Thanks you so much

Great

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General Chat / Re: Foosball Tables For Sale (By Owner)

« Last post by MelvinRich on August 17, 2025, 10:15:05 PM »

       

Hello everybody I'm starting this post in the forum because I can't find a standard post that is strictly for "Foosball Tables For Sale". Tomorrow is also,  *I'm not going to say a good friend's, but I'll say an awesome acquaintance's*, birthday. This man is a foosball fanatic more than anybody I've ever met. If he were to see anyone, man, woman or child, spin a bar on a foosball table, then he would knock them out in public, at Chuck e cheese, a bar or at your mom's house, it doesn't matter. Long story short I'm trying to find him a good Tornado foosball table. He says tornado is the best followed by Warrior. My budget is tight and I live in the Northwest Arkansas area so if anybody could point me in the right direction or help me out I greatly appreciate it. On the real, this he's an ass hole, he is one of my best and closest friends so I really wanna surprise him with this one.

What did you buy him? Can you give me a review of the gift you got? I was wondering what to buy too.

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General Chat / Re: Garlando G5000

« Last post by MelvinRich on August 17, 2025, 10:13:06 PM »

I used to play RP in the past and recently had the chance to try Garlando G5000. The feeling is definitely different. The Garlando table top is smooth and the ball is smaller and lighter so it moves faster and is harder to stick to the foot like on RP. The RP ball is big, heavy and the table top is slower, much easier to control. If you are used to the French style, Garlando feels a bit slippery, more about speed than ball retention.

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General Chat / Looking for starter table phx AZ

« Last post by Aldo on August 17, 2025, 06:43:11 PM »

Been playing for almost 2 months by now and I've made the decision to get a table for home; practice at home would improve my game a lot (or so I think).

Broke college student so the more affordable the better. Any help, info, or whatever is beyond welcomed.

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General Chat / Garlando G5000

« Last post by CHN4 on August 16, 2025, 06:45:47 PM »

I just purchased an older Garlando G5000 table in decent condition. I haven't played much foosball since the seventies and had been looking for an affordable Rene Pierre for quite a while without success. How do the tables compare? The surface on the Garlando seems more slick than I remember on the RP. Does the Garlando use a smaller ball?