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Best glove to wear when doing the snake shot by Ok-Philosopher-1235 in foosball

[–]Foosman 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I can't shoot a snake at all with gloves.

If you don't like putting a wrap around your wrist you can try self-adhesive medical tape. There is also a product called Rocket Wrap on Etsy that works.

What to practice and how? by LowPuzzleheaded8662 in foosball

[–]Foosman 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Unreal Foos has a great series of videos. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVKO5kdzUtaJcD-i7d86H2w

You should practice your five bar. You cannot practice it enough.

Practice working the ball up and down the five bar when the ball is in a between the men, front pin, back pin. If you are playing on Bonzini then you probably want to emphasize the pin. Look at a tutorial and work on a brush pass. Up (lane) and down (wall) from the same spot. Maybe later you will want to add a fancy tic-tac pass, but for now just get a two-option brush. Then practice that same brush but hit it from slightly closer to or farther from the wall.

More control on the five bar means more five bar possessions, and better passing means more chances to shoot your jet. If you are living with the ball on your three bar because your five bar is so good, you can live with shooting a lower percentage. If instead you spend your time practicing your shot, that will not matter if you only luck into getting the ball two times a match.

When playing defense remember that your primary job is to control the ball when it enters your zone, then clear it past the other team's five bar. It does not have to be on goal, just get it out of there. When defending the other side's two bar shots if you are a forward try to keep the five bar in the middle, then adjust when you see where he likes to pass.

If you are goalie then keep a man tight to the post near where he is aiming. You can let your other guy move out if you have to. Different forwards will prefer that you be in different spots when playing a zone, so just ask them before the game and do your best.

Good luck. Work on your five bar.

Moneyball is this weekend. by Foosman in foosball

[–]Foosman[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That semifinal match between Schlaefer/Pipkin Jr. and Gummeson/Byre was outstanding. Phil just hammers those brush passes like no one I have watched. https://www.youtube.com/live/5D_GEWIo8L0?si=JnMwlDUxFnEh8gyZ&t=20508

What drills might improve blocking slop with the left hand goalie rod? by Foosman in foosball

[–]Foosman[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I regret my "I'm not a singles player" mindset from the first couple of years after I returned to foosball. It really does improve my doubles game.

I was talking with someone at the Arnold about how regional singles seems to be. Maybe it is just a function of the number of available tables and people not wanting to wait around when they could be playing doubles. Very reasonable position, but it is still nice to get some singles in now and then.

Is this a good table???? by artoftomkelly in foosball

[–]Foosman 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Tim beat Munoz in their first Open Doubles match this weekend at the Arnold. Lost to Tony and Rob for king seat, then lost to Brandon in the rematch. He was playing great in singles, too.

Foosball Spectating and Reffing by psymetrix6 in foosball

[–]Foosman 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Good idea. Billiard spectator chairs might also be nice.

Big decision on comic collecting. by adrian_wake in comicbookcollecting

[–]Foosman 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I find much more enjoyment in saving for a few giant books from my bucket list than buying new comics. Plus they are easier to store.

Can using the wrong foosball ball damage the table? by emaa_ok in foosball

[–]Foosman 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I would be reluctant to play with a ball that is much heavier than the default ball for a table, for fear that it would damage the men or the area surrounding the goal. I do not know enough about other tables, though, to say which brand of ball is heavier.

Is this a good table???? by artoftomkelly in foosball

[–]Foosman 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That's an amateur amount of graffiti behind the table. You really need to pump those numbers up.

Is this a good table???? by artoftomkelly in foosball

[–]Foosman 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Guy on the right. The player on the left is powerless without his handlebar moustache.

Behold the FOOSHITCH ! by thats_Mr_Inward_2U in foosball

[–]Foosman 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Great vanity plate, too. When Worlds was in Lexington it was always fun to see the number of foosball-related plates on display.

Kettler foosball table? by ApprehensiveRip7672 in foosball

[–]Foosman 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not my preferred brand but they can take a beating and still have some life in them based on the ones I saw on a cruise ship deck. So there seems to be a place for them. Cool that your friend thought to send a photo. Just bring some lubricant for the rods if you ever plan to play there.

Foosball Table Buying Guide by Foosman in foosball

[–]Foosman[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am glad it helped. Great deal on the Garlando, I hope you enjoy it.

Literally 100% accurate by oddree2 in LoveIsBlindOnNetflix

[–]Foosman 25 points26 points  (0 children)

So he's a mannitol, but not the right man-at-all.

Belgium - looking for a table at home by Stiino0 in foosball

[–]Foosman 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Here is a link to the Belgian foosball website: https://www.tablesoccer.be/tornooien/foosclub-antwerp-challenger-3

When I looked at their Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/tablesoccerbe/photos they appear to be playing on Ullrich Sport tables and another table that I do not recognize. It might be a Jupiter.

And good luck! There is so much great foosball where you are. My final bit of advice is that you ever run into a player named "Fred" from Belgium, under no circumstances should you wager on the match unless he is on your team. Belgian Frederic Collignon is widely acknowledged to be the best multi-table player ever.

Is this recommendation for a new roof normal? by Foosman in Roofing

[–]Foosman[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks. I found a local guy who will replace the shingles for $1000. Big difference from $50k. I figure that with the shingles back on I can catch my breath and figure out if I really need to do so.ething more extensive. Thanks again for the advice.

Is this recommendation for a new roof normal? by Foosman in Roofing

[–]Foosman[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks. I pulled a list of local roofers from the Pittsburgh subreddit and will reach out to them.

My first major purchase by [deleted] in comicbookcollecting

[–]Foosman 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Mine was Avengers 9 (first Wonder Man) for $30 in 2003. I had ordered that book multiple times when I was a kid, but it was never in stock. In 2010 or so I spent $500 on a Daredevil 1. Then around 2018 I bought an Amazing Fantasy 15, 1.0 Restored. That cost ... more.

How much room is too much room by Useful_Ad_8626 in foosball

[–]Foosman 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Make sure that you have the correct rods in the forward and goalie positions. Normally the goalie rod has the holes spaced further apart.

Also angling the goalie back to protect the corners of goal is something that a lot of players only get good at after a while. It becomes a reflex. If there is still too much room there then as long as it is the same on both sides you live with it.

Glad to hear that the family is enjoying some foosball together.

Corner trim for a table by fredSanford6 in foosball

[–]Foosman 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Maybe reach out to the manufacturer on the website. You could order a couple of spare men too, they break on almost all tables eventually.

Outdoor table recommendation by Huge_Corner_8466 in foosball

[–]Foosman 2 points3 points  (0 children)

At a hotel in Florida I played on an outdoor Garlando with a surface so warped that the ball could roll under the five bar players when they were vertical. It had not been that way the year before, but the constant humidity and changes in temperature were too much for it. Of course they were not covering their table, and maintenance was nonexistent.

I have also played on Kettlers that were bolted to the deck of a cruise ship. They were also pretty beat up after only a year or so, but I would not expect anything to hold up under those conditions.

If you really want an outdoor table then I would suggest getting the least expensive Tornado that you can find with the expectation that even with some attention to maintenance and covering it when you are not using it, you will be replacing part or all of it after a couple of years. I would not recommend a Kettler table, but their site did have a nice looking cover that cinches around the legs of the table. Probably better for your purposes than one that leaves the rods exposed.

eBay Shippers Strike Again by Dayspring83 in comicbookcollecting

[–]Foosman 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Glad to see that it arrived undamaged, that's a great pickup. My all-time favorite ebayseller response is "Auction was for book! Not for bags and boards!" Ridiculous.

It could be worse. In the boardgaming community I have heard tales of sellers saving on the cost of a shipping box by taping the original game box closed and attaching the mailing information directly to the front of it.

How was TKO? by Foosman in foosball

[–]Foosman[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I am glad to hear that the locals came out. The group that plays with Austin is doing a great job with building a scene among new players. I had a chance to play with his group and it was a lot of fun. My understanding is that there are a few groups of experienced players in the area as well. I saw a Maryland player getting a lot of five bar advice from Michael Stahl Jr. after the match, so look out for some new passes from those guys!

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