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General Chat / Re: Arnold Sports Festival Foosball Championship is just Two Weeks Away. Mar 1-3

« Last post by alvinmacek on March 18, 2024, 12:18:36 AM »

Arnold's $5000 Foosball Championship https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=10221165431120498&set=a.1670783864573 is just two weeks away. The event is in Columbus, Ohio March 1st-3rd at the Columbus Convention Center, 400 North High St. (Eisenman & Trott Rooms) For more information email Tim Litteral (The Captain), Steve Beine, or Dustin Bahas at the email addresses listed at the bottom of the flyer. You can also check Columbus Foosball  https://www.facebook.com/groups/759462508083804/ minecraftle game. There will be Jackets, Money Prizes, and Trophies awarded.

Be sure to buy your Arnold General Pass at the Foosball site only. The Arnold Pass is available to foosers at a deep discount. This pass can be very expensive if you buy it anywhere else. The event starts at 9:00 am Friday with free play Open Foosball.

The competition should be great this year. Cody Byre has moved to the Columbus area and Kenneth Dale is here until the Arnold. Good luck in your quest for a Jacket.

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General Chat / What happend to Fireball foosball tables?

« Last post by MancaveDude on March 16, 2024, 10:31:48 AM »

I still see their name mentioned on multiple groups & forums as one of the best brands of foosball tables.

Can anyone provide info about what happened? Are they dead if so why?

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General Chat / Re: Foosball Tips: Mastering the Bank Shot Technique

« Last post by HenryAlvarado on March 14, 2024, 06:05:09 AM »

Hey Foosball enthusiasts,

I've been working on improving my foosball game lately, and I wanted to share some tips on mastering the bank shot technique. The bank shot can be a game-changer if executed correctly, so let's dive into some pointers:

Angle and Placement: The key to a successful bank shot is understanding the angles of the foosball table. Practice hitting the ball at the right angle to deflect it off the wall and into the goal. Aim for the corners or the sides of the goal for optimal placement.

Timing and Control: Timing is crucial when attempting a bank shot. Wait for the ball to come to a stop or slow down before executing the shot. Use controlled force to ensure the ball doesn't rebound too far off the wall , giving your opponent a chance to counter.

Practice Makes Perfect: Like any other foosball technique, mastering the bank shot requires practice. Spend time honing your skills and experimenting with different angles and velocities to find what works best for you.

Anticipate Opponent Moves: Keep an eye on your opponent's defense and position your players accordingly. Look for openings and anticipate their movements to set up the perfect bank shot opportunity.

Stay Calm and Focused: In the heat of the suika game, it's easy to get flustered and rush your shots. Stay calm, focus on your technique, and execute the bank shot with confidence.

I hope these tips help elevate your foosball game and lead to some epic bank shot goals. Feel free to share your own insights and experiences with the bank shot technique!

Happy foosing!
lepeshds

A helpful review for newbies like me.

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General Chat / Re: I'd like to get a very high quality table

« Last post by MancaveDude on March 13, 2024, 07:05:43 AM »

What do you recommend?

If in 1. you are referring to sloped corners then you can get a Leonhart.

For example the Leonhart Tournament Foosball table.


If you are not looking to break the bank then you can check out Roberto Sport
For example the Roberto Sport Top Speed table

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General Chat / Foosball Tips: Mastering the Bank Shot Technique

« Last post by lepeshads on March 07, 2024, 11:47:12 PM »

Hey Foosball enthusiasts,

I've been working on improving my foosball game lately, and I wanted to share some tips on mastering the bank shot technique. The bank shot can be a game-changer if executed correctly, so let's dive into some pointers:

Angle and Placement: The key to a successful bank shot is understanding the angles of the foosball table. Practice hitting the ball at the right angle to deflect it off the wall and into the goal. Aim for the corners or the sides of the goal for optimal placement.

Timing and Control: Timing is crucial when attempting a bank shot. Wait for the ball to come to a stop or slow down before executing the shot. Use controlled force to ensure the ball doesn't rebound too far off the wall, giving your opponent a chance to counter.

Practice Makes Perfect: Like any other foosball technique, mastering the bank shot requires practice. Spend time honing your skills and experimenting with different angles and velocities to find what works best for you.

Anticipate Opponent Moves: Keep an eye on your opponent's defense and position your players accordingly. Look for openings and anticipate their movements to set up the perfect bank shot opportunity.

Stay Calm and Focused: In the heat of the game, it's easy to get flustered and rush your shots. Stay calm, focus on your technique, and execute the bank shot with confidence.

I hope these tips help elevate your foosball game and lead to some epic bank shot goals. Feel free to share your own insights and experiences with the bank shot technique!

Happy foosing!
lepeshds

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General Chat / Re: I'd like to get a very high quality table

« Last post by Suldatime00 on March 03, 2024, 08:20:42 PM »

Any idea?

suika game

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General Chat / I'd like to get a very high quality table

« Last post by Suldatime00 on March 01, 2024, 02:52:01 AM »

I'd like to get a very high quality table, but I have a couple of apparently unusual requirements.
# 1 I'd like one goalie with ramped corners. I'm sick of balls bouncing off the two side goalies into the goal.
# 2 I'd like EITHER end ball returns or dual side ball returns, but not a single side ball return.

The Tornado T 1000 can't do # 2
The Tornado Elite and Sport can do # 2 but apparently can't do # 1.
The Tornado Classic can't do either.

What do you recommend?

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General Chat / Foosball Planet

« Last post by Jeremcol on February 29, 2024, 03:36:43 PM »

Has anyone purchased a foosball table from this company?

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General Chat / Any advice

« Last post by Upoessiond1938 on February 29, 2024, 05:14:36 AM »

Hi all,
I've recently purchased a foosball table for my family and the kids have requested that I paint the players.  Just wondering if anyone has experience with this and is willing to provide some recommendations?  I imagine paint could easily chip off during game play if not done correctly.  The players are Garlando plastic fused onto the rods.  Any advice will be greatly appreciated.
Thanks.

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General Chat / Re: Live Tornado Tournament Streaming and videos

« Last post by betterwound on February 28, 2024, 02:08:01 AM »

So asking if you want to check out our Raleigh NC Tornado tournament streaming and past videos
Check out YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/@RaleighAreaFoosball doodle jump

So 28 players have subscribed to my YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/@RaleighAreaFoosball
still need 22 to subscribe it is free and hopefully, I can get 50 people if so then I can live stream to YouTube they require 50 subscribers before you can live stream
Twitch is what I have to use until then and then I have to manually upload to YouTube which takes a long time
Twitch only keeps videos for 7 days but YouTube has no time limit
Please subscribe it is FREE
Twitch Snookers Raleigh NC Tornado Foosball
https://www.twitch.tv/snookerssaturday

I found a really good channel, thank you for sharing