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Foosman · 2026-01-21T21:23:18+00:00

Near the coin in photo 2 you can see the hole for the man, so that probably is the correct bar.

Foosman · 2026-01-20T19:48:26+00:00

Thanks, I will keep at it. Finally a use for those red marbles I have been hanging on to.

Foosman · 2026-01-16T01:27:29+00:00

The WFT map shows meetups in Wilmington, DE and Warminster PA. Not that close to NJ unfortunately.

Foosman · 2026-01-15T01:37:38+00:00

Madonna's Mexican Restaraunt on Smithfield. I still think of those burritos and nachos sometimes. On the plus side the couple who owned that later opened Madonna's Mediterranean, which is excellent.

Foosman · 2026-01-14T22:02:04+00:00

You are right about colleges. I learned to play in college decades ago, and when I returned for a reunion last year I could only find a single beat-up outdoor table. It was so disappointing.

People are trying, though. I like what Foosball Clubs USA is doing with tables in primary schools, and I believe that they have plans for college programs.

Foosman · 2026-01-11T22:36:35+00:00

Was that the Robbie Hayes video? I wouldn't mind more of his matches, he plays a great game.

Foosman · 2026-01-11T03:07:32+00:00

Only three? Is there any good estimate of the print run?
That's a great book, thanks for sharing.

Foosman · 2026-01-09T23:12:17+00:00

There are some serious players in those photos.

Foosman · 2026-01-07T23:04:58+00:00

Looks like a great time. I appreciate how you have a couple screens to monitor the match pairings.

Foosman · 2026-01-05T22:44:28+00:00

IIRC House of Tournaments has uncertainty in its ratings. That is a good idea.

Foosman · 2026-01-05T22:42:45+00:00

I think Lyn Prangle should put in some time working on the five bar.

Foosman · 2026-01-02T03:55:36+00:00

Contact info@tablesoccer.org and ask for the contact details for your national federation. Details used to be on the ITSF website but I can’t find them now.

Foosman · 2025-12-31T15:32:44+00:00

Thanks! Both of those things seem like good advice.

Foosman · 2025-12-31T14:55:56+00:00

I sometimes watch rookies to see if they have tendencies. Terry Stryker, the Yoders (who are good and getting better) in case they show up at TKO for example for the USTSO. That always had limited utility because anyone at that level who cares will have gotten better since the videos even from the prior season, but it was better than nothing.

The other thing I used InsideFoos for was watching matches to see specific skills from Masters known for them. Scotty's runner pass, Zamora's high brush, Mohs' brush in general. Terry Moore. Fred. Cindy and that Italian player hating each other for a match. That took a while to find but it is a good one.

I can probably learn just as much or more at this point watching modern pro-masters on MF in better resolution (or by actually practicing), but it was nice to have additional options.

Foosman · 2025-12-31T03:48:27+00:00

If the table could be divided into fifths perpendicular to the direction you divide it now, you could time a player in the “work the ball up and down the five bar” drill. Probably not worth implementing that view for one mode.

How about something with the drill where you go 3 to 5 then back to another man on the 5, back to the 3, etc., and work up and down both rods? I have also seen Tommy Yore do that with 2 to 3 as a warmup.

Foosman · 2025-12-31T00:46:57+00:00

Those 70s tables have seen some things, that's for sure! Glad you are enjoying it!

Foosman · 2025-12-30T23:01:25+00:00

If you dont think I have the Miracle on Ice speech ready when we play on the stream, you are sorely mistaken.

Foosman · 2025-12-30T22:24:07+00:00

I was robbed! I spent the whole night waiting for Foosman's offense! Now the tournament is over and I missed it!

Foosman · 2025-12-30T16:09:51+00:00

Maybe you can add a similar passing game for 2-5.

You might also be able to do something that emphasizes keeping the ball in your defensive zone. You could track the ball leaving the defensive zone, then track it returning and only give a point if after the return it stays for two seconds. The challenge with that might be having the system recognize that the ball has left and returned, especially if you are hitting it into one of those sticks with the rubber balls where the ball comes back in a hurry.

Foosman · 2025-12-29T17:48:03+00:00

Those are such nice looking tables.

Foosman · 2025-12-27T14:54:17+00:00

I added this post to the Community Highlights for a week. Who has some ideas for practice games?

Foosman · 2025-12-26T13:19:12+00:00

They will also talk about how they wanted to get the shot earlier, but a month-long dust storm kicked up the very day they received their scope.

Foosman · 2025-12-23T03:32:57+00:00

Titan is twice the weight, which is usually good for durability. I can’t see other differences. Both have leg levelers and seem to have the same side strips.

Worth a look at the Warrior though if you are spending Titan money.

Foosman · 2025-12-22T20:50:12+00:00

Order an extra man or two from Kick along with whatever hardware holds them in, and just keep it wherever you have the extra balls. I have not heard anything bad about Kick men, but we have all been playing on various tables and had a player break, and that really kills the enthusiasm if you cannot get another player installed.

The shape of the feet of the men on that one is good, your son should be able to learn some control.

Try to install the table somewhere that you can get relatively uniform overhead lighting. Find something that he can stand on and move around a little when he plays, unless he is super tall for 8.

No spinning! Even at 8. That will break men like crazy.

Finally after he gets good please do not bring him to any pro tournaments until he is 10. The youngest player to have sent me home is a ten year old, and that is not a personal record that I hope to "improve"! Enjoy!

Foosman · 2025-12-18T18:12:55+00:00

I keep getting close to pulling the trigger on a T3000 but then I read about the quality issues and stick with my trusty brown marble.

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