| Having mastered the basics of table football, there are | | | | the inside of the wrist. Choose the position from which |
| all sorts of Foosball trick shots to practice and with | | | | to shoot. Push / pull the rod to get the ball rolling |
| which to amaze opponents. Descriptions of the | | | | sideways and follow it with the man to the correct |
| following trick shots assume a 1-2-5-3 formation. | | | | position from which to make the shot. Spin the rod |
| The "Bank Shot" utilises the 5-man rod (the third rod | | | | hard, with an upwards pull of the arm, rolling the handle |
| from the goal). Use the middle player on the 5-man rod | | | | until it catches in the fingers. This will spin the rod |
| to pin the ball to the table. Pick the side of the table | | | | backward (anticlockwise), propelling the ball into the |
| from which to bounce the shot. Move the man slightly | | | | goal. Be certain to keep a grip on the handle; this will |
| to the side of the ball opposite your chosen wall so | | | | keep the rod from turning more than once, an illegal |
| that the player touches approximately one third of the | | | | move in foosball. |
| ball. Rolling the wrist towards the floor will push down | | | | The performance of trick shots intable football can be |
| on this third of the ball. The ball should strike the side of | | | | aided by tacky, padded, foosball wraps which help in |
| the table wall, rebounding at an angle towards the goal. | | | | gripping the handles of the table. Other extras which |
| This is very similar to a "double" shot in snooker or | | | | can enhance the playing experience of table football |
| pool; the table wall being used instead of a cushion to | | | | include counter-balanced players with a wider |
| produce the required angle. | | | | tournament-style foot pattern, allowing for enhanced |
| The "Rebound Smash" requires controlling the ball with | | | | ball control, ground urethane balls which roll truly and |
| the closest man on the 5-man rod. Obviously, this | | | | are easier for gripping and accurate shooting and |
| player will not be lined up with the goal. Push the ball | | | | automatic ball return. Some high quality Foosball tables |
| about 1" and strike it into the goal wall at such an angle | | | | feature solid wood handles (often maple) which |
| that it will rebound back towards the middle man on | | | | provide superior grip and prevent slipping, thick, |
| the third rod. Move the middle man to receive the | | | | chrome-plated steel rods to withstand bending and split |
| rebounded ball and (hopefully) wallop it into the goal. | | | | bearings for more smoothly sliding rods (and easier |
| This shot requires plenty of practice, as the pace of | | | | cleaning). |
| the ball bouncing from the end of the table makes it | | | | Additionally, laminated playing surfaces are resistant to |
| very easy to miss. | | | | damage, independently adjustable leg levellers ensure |
| In order to perform a "Snake Shot," pin the ball to the | | | | straightforward installation on the most uneven of |
| table with the middle man on the 5-man bar, near the | | | | floors and aluminium supports make the table more |
| centre of the table. Hold the handle of the rod close to | | | | stable. |