You guys still play?

Iron Hide good luck!

That’s bullshit, you never forget how to do it, like riding a bike

Que bom, qual o valor em dolares dessa nesa Tornado ?

I have heard about the whip idea as well. But i think people need the basics before moving into alternate options. It is just a different way to shoot that i think it more complicated.

Please tell me how u removed the white strip c off your board

​@@johnadams2063He probably didn't. Newer tables replaced the white strip with a slightly thinner transparent strip.

When it comes to reading, you really have to play a ton! It isnt something that can be taught. You have to see the hole and then hit it.

I've been playing for 5 years and still haven't figured it out lol. I have visual "markers" in the shooting area where I can tell if a straight or long is open or will be open based on what they are doing. But I haven't figured out the right cues or markers that would tell me with confidence that the hole is there or will be there unless it's a huge obvious hole. What are things you are looking for when you are reading a defense? How do you score on a fast shuffle with a pull?

It comes down to the defense. If they are a shake or race d, i always suggest sitting on the ball as long as possible and then hitting the hole. For a middle, you have to see the middle and then wait for it to open back up again.

It is awesome that you got out for an event! Nerves are a tough thing. The more you play the better those get. BUT i would suggest making it a point to breath. Think about your breathing and it should help settle them down.

Do you think you could do a more in depth tutorial on the long pull . I'd like to see more on reading defenses and proper ball position.

Also the transition from five man to three man

Don't focus on reading defenses.For example,the goalie may be baiting you,causing you to shoot a particular hole that you wouldn't otherwise shoot.Therefore,unless shooting one particular hole is working for you,mix up what you shoot at ans when.Keep the goalie guessing.Cheers.

Felix Tritschler this part of the video is more about how to work on the drill than hitting it perfect. With a box like this it is working on speed. Personally I like my shot to cut back a tiny bit than be a perfect 90. The reason for that is to go around deadbar as well as hitting a tuck 2 hole. But you need to be able to cut the ball back, hit it square and spray the ball. You need to be able to do all 3 to have a great shot

Cool, thanks! Unfortunately, on our Leonard tables, there is no dead bar shot possible, at least not with a 90° shot :(

I've briefly played on a Tornado using a cork ball and it's just a different feel really. However, as you noted, the hard figure and hard surface of a Tornado means that pinning the ball multiple times wears down the ball until it no longer rolls straight and true. The ball for the Bonzini (the table the Rene Pierre was modeled after) has also changed, it uses a yellow polyurethane ball now which is harder than cork but quite a bit softer than a Tornado, and quite a bit slicker. Bottom line, it doesn't make a ton of sense to practice with a cork ball on a Tornado as it prepares you for a situation that would never happen, having a lightweight ball that doesn't roll straight. Tornado balls become slick and lose their grip very quickly but they pretty much always retain a good roll.

Yea. I did this for almost 3 months. It drastically changed my shot for the better! I have been playing tournaments for 20 years. And have a fair amount of titles. Too many to list. But some of my best stuff: Maryland State 2009 Open Double Champion (also wont Amateur Singles and Semi-Pro Doubles at that event) 2009 Tour Kick Off Pro Doubles Champion 2010 Wisconsin State Open Singles Champion 2023 World Championships 2nd Place Pro Doubles 2024 Tour Kick Off 3rd Place Pro Doubles

We use the same rules as ITSF. So everything should be the same.

Peter Good I think so, but it depends on what table you are using. But yes you want to grip down on the rod when you shoot so you need your thumb

Actually the game pretty popular all over! Florida has a ton of players! Honestly if you are looking to play some tournaments. Just get out and go! Most people are very nice and will teach you a ton! Find "local" events or find someone near you to play against. The Foosball board is a great place to find events and ifptour.com. Is the main site for all upcoming events

Thanks very much for the info. I am subscribed! Great videos! I do have one final question. Is a bank shot legal from the two guy from the back? I line up the ball in the middle, I can go either side to bank it or just go straight, it is very hard to stop. That is office play, so no idea if it is legal, lol.

J Brown yes it is legal

Hi, I'm from Oklahoma and I started playing when I was 11 and I'm 56 now. I've been off for the past 20 years, but have had the honor of playing some of the best. Some foosers found me on facebook and talked me into playing some last week. I had a lot of fun. I believe always have believed that the best way to start is just get in some tournaments and see where you are, but just keep playing and practicing. also get a lot of game play and not all practice. good luck.

Marietta Billiards has an active foosball league. Marietta, Ga

I would suggest searching for a Tornado Table that is used. Be patient.

Peter Good Thanks for your comment. Yes I am a pro on tour. And I think the pull shot is 1 of 2 shots (the snake shot being the other) that can be used at the highest level and win. The problem is unfortunately your table. You need to get a pro style table to get good at it.

@@ChasePennell I'd like to add that on Fireball Table or if you are Federico on Tornado, Euro Front Pin is a top 3 Pro shot.. once mastered its even deadlier than a rollover. Hands down. Cheers!

That is actually not correct. The distance from the 3 rod to the goal is longer than the distance laterally. So power from the shot is actually more important

@@ChasePennell The Tutorial is Great, But Here i disagree. No matter How fast your shot is, if your lateral Speed is Too slow, the other guy races you.

LittleLegend I can show in person. But trust me on this one

It is a known fact that lateral speed is more important, than power. You need to look at the distance between the rods. You power doesn't matter if the defender is already at position thanks to your slow lateral.

run the youtube at 0.25 and the action is clear

I get mine from tournaments, and foosball.com

I used to live in Chicago and there is also a GREAT FB Foosball group you should get into. Leveling a table can be somewhat an art form. BUT a couple of tricks i have found are get a ball bearing and by setting it on the table you will know where to raise or lower the feet. Sometimes the balls are not perfectly round and that can cause a table to seem not level. I hope that helps.

Because the goalie area on a Tornado doesn't have ramps so the wingmen make it possible to retrieve the ball when it's in the corner, it's a pretty straightforward reason which makes complete sense.

@@Klos1neMN Ah, I wondered about that. I've only played on tables with one goalie and corner ramps, so the three man threw me.