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Foosball Table Reviews and Buying Guide:Foosball is a fun, fast moving miniature soccer game. You and your opponents each have 4 rods to control with miniature players attached to the rods on the table. Line up your player to kick the ball into the goal of your opponent. "Spinning" is not considered a legal play, that is where a player literally spins his rod of players to generate power and kick the ball. The real rules call for a controlled maneuver where you hand stays on the rod. Having played with expert players, there is a way to do make the players kick the ball fast, but it's hard to learn. Beginners should first learn how to switch back and forth from offense to defense and vice versa. Playing doubles is much more fun since each player only needs to handle 2 rods. Foosball tables come in 3 styles - Standard, Table Top, and Telescopic Rods. Cabinet colors include light wood, medium wood, dark wood, black, cherry and oak.
The top brands in foosball tables are Park & Sun, Daytona Sports, Harvil, Halex, Harvard, Playcraft, DMI, Dynamo, Carrom, and Shelti. The styles include standard, table top, portable, multi-game, and conversion tops. Many are priced below $500, but the high end models are similar to those found in arcades and constructed with quality parts. The table top foosball tables are great for little kids or those that don't have as much free space in their homes. If you are buying the table for a teenager or adult, get the better quality foosball tables for superior play and durability. I've seen too many of the cheaply made tables have the players feet or head fly off. The Harvard foosball tables
Used Foosball Table:If you are looking for a good used foosball table, we suggest going to the largest auction site in the world, Ebay. We have provided a link HERE so that you can quickly dive into the online database of Ebays used foosball tables. We found a Tornado Cyclone II Foosball Table for $405 on Ebay that is in perfect condition. Shipping was a little more (about $75), but we feel that we still got away with a steal. Ultimately search a local want ad site like Craigslist and see what you can come up with. No sense in spending $600-$800 on a beautiful table when you can get it for $400 used.
Foosball Tips and Strategies:Learning how to flick your wrist to turn the rod instead of spinning it is a crucial step in becoming better. Moving your players back and forth across the board will setup passing lanes so that you can kick the ball forward to your most forward men. As a rule of thumb it's better to be defensive minded with a hand near your goalie rod than anywhere else. More often than not, the action is so fast that you don't have time to switch hands to your goalie while attempting to stop the shot. That's why we prefer doubles action where each person only have to take care of 2 rods of players. You'll have much more fun and make the games more interesting until you get good enough to work all 4 rods. Scoring is usually up to 7 points and a foosball game is the best of 5. Another note on the rules, no table rocking is allowed to move the ball into position, all ball movement must be done the players on the board.Get detailed information on specific brands - Garlando Foosball Table Reviews
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- an Italian crafted table with chrome plated telescopic rods that have the players permanently molded to them. You get high speed play with limited wear and tear. The Garlando soccer table is well made and one that will last for years. There is some assembly required, but it's not too bad say owners. RECOMMENDED - The next step down in class is the 
- a solidly construction table that weighs over 100 pounds. The Fat Cat foosball table has the standard side ball return, leg levelers to stablelize the table on any slanted surface, and the interior ends have curves so that the ball remains in play at all times and never gets "stuck" like on some tables. For the price ($375), the table goes great in dorm rooms, living rooms, game rooms, or your family room. The sturdy legs, steel rods, and solid cabinet make for a durable table. Amazon carries a huge variety - so 
is a top seller and is the perfect solution for young kids that want to play table soccer, or foosball. The L-shaped legs have non-marking pads at the bottom so you can protect tables or any floor surfaces that the table top foosball rests on. Sits on carpet or hardwood floors with ease. The game itself features 3 foosball goalies and molded ABS plastic men. Owners say the Harvil foosball table is both "lightweight and affordable" and will keep your kids busy for hours.