British Foosball Association

Cafe Kick Rules

Overview

These rules have been taken from the Cafe Kick website, and represent a simplified version of the traditional french rules.

Kick Off

• At the start of the game, the ball is rolled evenly between the opponents' midfield players
• After a goal, possession of the ball is given to the midfield players of the team against whom the goal was scored
• The ball must be passed between 2 midfield players before an attempt is made to pass the ball forward

Scoring

• Goals may be scored by either: the forward strikers, the rear defenders, or the goalkeeper - Goals may not be scored by the midfield players
• If the ball enters the goal and bounces out, it counts as a goal and the ball is kicked-off from the midfield as usual

Midfield Goals

• If a goal is scored by the midfield players, no goal is counted; instead, the next legal goal counts as 2 points
• This is indicated by moving a pair of scoring beads half-way along the scoring bar. (A subsequent midfield goal increases these "floating" points to 3, and so on)

Spinning

• Uncontrolled spinning of the rods is prohibited.

Restarting

• When the ball cannot be reached by any player, possession is given to the defenders nearest the point where the ball stopped or left the table
• In cases of doubt, the ball is rolled evenly between the midfield players