The table soccer at the Olympic Games ?

Foosball table is a sport, not just a game. More precisely, it's a “table sport”. And like any sport, it has both physical and mental demands.

As far as the physical demands are concerned, these revolve around the reflexes required when playing, reflexes which are developed in particular through hand-eye coordination. This coordination is extremely important, because without it, it's hard to play effectively. Contrary to popular belief, foosball table is an endurance sport. And yes, exchanging balls on the table requires a great deal of effort.

For mental demands, table soccer is a sport of strategy and concentration. You need to know where to hit, when to hit, which player to pass to and, above all, how to manage stress. Stress management is important because in a game of foosball table, nothing can be taken for granted. Never sell the bear before you've killed it.

The most important thing about foosball table is team spirit. Sure, the game can be played alone, but its essence is a team game. Team cohesion is therefore essential for good coordination to achieve victory.