akoudrin
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4/16/2013
Topic:
All-in-one practical foosball guide - interested?
Alex Koudrin
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Hi guys,
Over the years I have suffered the pain of learning foosball from numerous resources scattered all over the Internet and countless hours of trial-and-error practice. (Later, I have honed my skills by playing in foosball leagues in America and Europe.)
In the last year I’ve been working on a practical foosball guide, as an all-in-one resource that eliminates the pain of learning foosball for players of any experience. The guide is very visual, concise, but comprehensive at the same time - unlike most other resources out there.
The guide is still a work in progress. Would you or your friends be interested in or simply like the idea of such a resource? Sign up to my mailing list via my reddit post (http://redd.it/1cf8uz) or directly at www.FoosGuide.com and find out more! You’ll receive updates about progress, content, and foosball tips.
Cheers,
Alex |
5/11/2013
Topic:
Square Pass and Catch
Alex Koudrin
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A square pass (sometimes called a straight pass) is the transfer of the ball between two rods. One foosman on the 5-rod kicks the ball to the receiving foosman on the 3-rod. The ball travels straight, that is, parallel to the side walls. A square pass is the basis of most other passes in foosball.
You need to know the technique of catching to be able to stop the ball after a pass or a loose ball on the field.
To execute the square pass, put the ball in front of your edge 5-rod man. Align the corresponding 3-rod man with the ball. Tilt the 3-rod anti-clockwise for the receiving foosman to be ready to catch the ball. Quickly rotate the 5-rod anti-clockwise enough for the edge man to kick the ball straight to the 3-rod man.
To catch with the 3-rod man, a ball travelling right from the 5-rod, rotate the 3-rod man anti-clockwise to an angle of 30 - 45 degrees. The catch movement should be soft to absorb some of the impact of the ball. Ideally you should be able to catch a quick pass without the ball rolling or bouncing away.
Once you have caught the ball, you have completed your first pass. Now you can put the ball back under the 5-rod and do it again and again until you become comfortable with it.
To practice the square pass, you can lift the 5-rod defenders out of the way of the ball. After perfecting the unobstructed passes, bring down the defenders and try to make your passes through the gaps. Although the defence is stationary, it is a tough exercise.
This basic ball work is extremely important, because it is a building block for all other passes. A straight pass like this on its own is not likely to be used in a game, because it is easily blocked. The following gives some variation on real life passes.
The square pass can be positionally subdivided into two types of passes, a wall pass and a lane pass.
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If you’d like to find out where to find the diagram, other tips and more about the new foosball guide, sign up to my mailing list today at www.FoosGuide.com.
Foosball Regards,
Alex Koudrin |
7/19/2013
Topic:
The Foosball Guide is Finally Released!
Alex Koudrin
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I have been working on The Foosball Guide for the last 18 months and today it is finally ready to be officially released at www.FoosGuide.com!
I have put a lot of hard work into creating The Foosball Guide. It represents thorough research of existing foosball resources together with my own experience of learning foosball. I have carefully crafted all explanations to be concise, easy to understand, and avoiding repetition. In The Foosball Guide I have put a heavy emphasis on clear 2 dimensional diagrams that I have drawn for all important concepts.
A lot of other resources have photos or 3 dimensional diagrams that are often confusing. In The Foosball Guide I stay away from formal tournament rules and psychology of play. I leave it to other existing resources.
Head over to www.FoosGuide.com and check out The Foosball Guide!
edited by akoudrin on 7/19/2013 |
8/21/2013
Topic:
Angle that Shot
Alex Koudrin
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An angle shot is a kick of the ball by a 3-rod foosman where the ball travels at an angle to the side walls. In order to achieve this effect, the technique is to strike the ball on its side rather than the center. The further away from the center the larger the angle. The shot is often effective against beginners who lack the experience of blocking diagonally travelling balls.
To defend against an angle shot, close the diagonal gap between the goalie and the 2-rod defender by rotating the foot of the goalie forwards and rotating the foot of the 2-rod defender backwards. You need to visually estimate when to do this, because angle shot can be executed at various angles.
Like to see a diagram? Check out www.FoosGuide.com/blog! You’ll also find more tips from The Foosball Guide. |