Terms of Stella table soccer

The Table Soccer is an intergenerational game, with which we spend a lot of time relaxing and enjoying ourselves. But foosball isn't just an activity we play with friends and family, nor is it simply a sport, it's a whole universe. And like every universe, it comes with its own vocabulary and technical terms, all of which are necessary to get the most out of your foosball exchanges. Here's a dictionary on the world of table soccer, to help you get the most out of your games.

A

Abacus: Keeps score and tracks the progress of the match.

Abacus ball: Essential for keeping track of scores and scoring goals.

Aerial shot: A shot that leaves the field but lands in it.

Ashtray: Specific to cafe foosball, located in the 4 corners.

Attack: Offensive phase where players attempt to score goals.

Attacker: Offensive player scores goals, launches attacks.

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B

Ball exit: When the ball leaves the field.

Bar: The crossbars to which the players are attached.

Bearing: Part of the table soccer in which the bar slides.

Bias stick: Guides strategic passes on the field.

Block the ball in trade: When you block the ball in front of the player.

Blocking the ball on cassette: When you block the ball behind the player.

Body: Central structure.

Buts: Used when a ball crosses the cages, to win points.

C

Cage: Synonymous with goal.

Cendar: When the ball lands in one of the ashtrays.

Coin-operated: Table soccer with a device for inserting coins to start the game.

Commitment: At the start of each game or after a goal has been scored.

Competition balls: Approved balls for consistent play.

Cork balls: For precision, control and fluidity in competition.

Corner: Forms the outer edge of the pitch, for bouncing shots.

Cover: Cladding around the sides of your foosball cabinet.

Crossbar: Connects players and controls movement.

D

Defense: Phase when players protect their goal against opposing attacks.

Demi: Refers to the central players, when a goal is scored by them we say "Demi" and 2 points are put on hold and will be awarded to the next scorer.

Double: An action that allows the ball to bounce off the bar twice.

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F

Fanny: Expression for losing a game without scoring a single goal, but also a punishment for the losers.

Feets: The supports on which the entire structure of the game rests.

Fishing: Prohibited action, consisting of retrieving the ball from the cages before it falls.

Flange bearing: Located at each end of the bars and serve as a support for the players.

Flocking: Process of covering the playing field, often with felt or fabric, for a smooth, durable playing surface.

Forward: Players positioned up front attack and defend simultaneously.

Four-bars: The classic configuration of bars on either side of the table soccer table.

G

Gamelle: To drop the ball into the goal and then immediately bring it back out onto the pitch.

Goal: Synonym for goal.

Goalkeeper: The player responsible for protecting the goal.

Goal zone: The area around the goal, crucial for defense and attack.

Gosse: To make a score of zero or negative.

Grosse: To block the ball in front of a player and shoot directly with that same player without moving him.

H

Handle: The handle attached to the bars to control the players.

Heading: A technique used to make the game more dynamic and precise.

Haste: The speed at which players can move the bars.

Hinge: Allows movement of player bars.

I

Inner: The players' inner side on the bars, used to block opposing shots.

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J

Jacks: Parts that keep the foosball table perfectly level at all times.

Jump balls: Make the ball jump over the side benches to surprise the opponent.

K

Kicker: Players attached to the bars who hit the ball.

L

Lob: When the ball passes over the goal bar, 2 points are scored.

M

Mat: Smooth, resistant playing surface for fluid movement.

Marker balls: Placed inside players to indicate their position on the field.

Median line: The division between the two halves of the pitch.

N

Numbering: The specific arrangement of players on the bars.

O

Offside: An offence where a player is closer to the goal than the ball and the midfield line.

P

Passing: The action of transferring the ball between players on the same team.

Plastic balls: Economical, durable, lightweight, ideal for casual play.

Player: Figurines mounted on bars representing teams in competitions and enabling play.

Pissette: To score a goal with the player furthest from the handle on the attacker's bar; this is a forbidden cost.

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R

Rake: Forbidden action if the attacker doesn't touch the ball; it's a pass from the half-backs to the attackers, intercepted by the opposing half-backs.

Recovery: The recovery of a ball after a rebound or shot.

Ring: Allows the bar to slide on the rod.

Rocket: Technique where players move the bars quickly for a quick attack.

Rod support ball: Holds the rods in place, allowing fluid and precise movements.

Roulette: Consists of making a complete turn of a player to shoot, it is only authorized for 1 turn.

S

Self-locking: Mechanism maintaining player stability.

Shock absorbers: In the corner of the table, absorb the impact of balls.

Shooting: Different techniques for hitting the ball and scoring goals.

Side strips: Keep the ball in play and prevent it from falling out.

Soap: Cheating by using the hand to move the ball.

Snake: Fluid, unpredictable playing technique with rapid bar movements.

Stabilizer: Device to prevent the table from moving during play.

Steel stop: Stabilizes the table soccer bars, ensuring smooth, precise play.

Strategy: The plan of action adopted by a team to win the match.

Sweep: Roll the ball under a player's foot or pass it from one player to another to destabilize the ball.

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T

Table soccer: The table game also known as kicker or baby.

Tackle: Unsportsmanlike conduct: tort bar to hit opposing players.

Team: Group of players working together to score goals.

Threaded rod: Metal part that connects players to the bars.

Tracing/Traced mat: Marking of playing surface lines to delimit playing areas.

U

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V

Victory: The ultimate goal of every team.

W

Wall: A solid defense against opposing shots.

Wrist Shot: A shooting technique using mainly the wrist.

X

X-treme Moves: Spectacular, creative moves to impress opponents.

Y

Yel (shout): Encouragement and communication between teammates.

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