If you ask, is it possible to play on a curved table?
I will say yes.
Sounds a little surprising?
And no wonder that exciting game is Teqball.
It is a game that enhances your juggling and ball control skills.
So let’s find out what it is.
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What is Teqball?
Teqball is a game of curved table mixed with table tennis and football. In the young generation of players, it is well-liked. The International Federation of Teqball defines it on a global scale. The game attracts a lot of world-class footballers. It will be available in the 2021 Asian Beach and the 2023 European Beach games. In 2017, it organized the world cup in Budapest. There is now a push for the inclusion of this sport in the Olympics.
An Origin of the Teqball
It originates in Hungary. Gabor Borsanyi, Gyuri Gattyan and Viktor Huszar founded the company. The idea for the game came to Gabor, a former professional soccer player when he was young. He and his friend used to play football on a concrete ping-pong table when he was a youngster. He created a much more enjoyable game, Teqball, by simply adding a curve to the top of a table.
No. Of Players in the Teqball
Your query may now be, does it begin with a player, like in football or tennis?
So let’s find out about the player of Teqball.
This game has two (single) or four players (doubles). Surprisingly, it is a game for both men and women. This game appears to be intriguing.
Can anyone play Teqball?
People of all ages will enjoy playing Teqball! Running, jumping, and quickly moving to make this fast-paced tabletop game more fun. You can play it one versus one or two versus two in a tournament with friends!
In the Canadian double, it’s a two versus one. You can buy a single-player table to practice soccer alone. It is open to all genders and communities. Regular tables also allow more people to play. You have endless options with Teqball.
What is the Governing Body of Teqball?
It was named the world’s fastest-growing sport in August 2018. The Olympic Committee of Asia recognized FITEQ as a governing organization. In November 2020, FITEQ will become a full member of the Global Association of International Sports Federations.
ParaTeqball
Sport is for all, and FITEQ wants all athletes to enjoy the fastest-growing sport in the world. As a result, FITEQ officially released Para Teqball on March 22, 2021. As a result, FITEQ hopes to spread the values that define Parasport, such as determination, courage, inspiration, and equality. It is the mission of FITEQ to promote the message that everyone should have the same opportunity to enjoy sports.
They are playing recreationally or competing at an elite level. To make it an official event of FITEQ, FITEQ has professionalized it so that elite Para Teqball athletes can compete. With Para Teqball as a sport innovative and dynamic. With the help of FITEQ, athletes around the globe will discover their hidden skills.
How to Play Teqball
Let’s learn how to play this new game. At first, every player must exercise to sprint quickly. To do this, you must warm up appropriately. You must use every muscle in your body to optimize your sprint potential. First, you have to start exercising with both legs. Then you have to exercise with your head. Then do both thigh exercises. The last thing you need to do is an exercise in combination.
Your goal in the game will be that as soon as you land the ball on the other side of the table, your opponent will not be able to return it. Soccer players can learn to handle the ball correctly in air-to-air situations through Teqball, a contact-free sport.
Some of the keys to success at Teqball are what players need to keep in mind:
- If you win three sets, you win the game.
- There are 20 points in each round.
- A score begins with a serve.
- You gain a score when the ball lands on the other side of its table without being returned to you.
- Standing behind the table, kick the ball so that it lands on your opponent’s side of the table.
- Before you lose the score, you have two chances to serve successfully.
- For every four points, you can change your serve.
- Your goal is to kick the ball on your opponent’s side of the table.
- You lose a score if you miss the table.
- You have a maximum of three touches or passes of the ball before you need to return it in doubles.
- Whenever you play in a team of two or more, you should pass the ball at least once.
- You can’t touch the ball twice with the same body part, and you can’t connect it with your hands or arms, either.
- There must be a two-point margin of victory in the final set.
- It is also important to switch sides after each set.
- One minute is the maximum time between rounds.
- It is, basically, a soccer-based game.
- An important point you should keep in your mind, you cannot touch your opponent, teammates, or the table.
- The “Edge ball” is referred to as a ball that hits the edge of the table.
- You must repeat the rally if there is an edge ball.
As you’ll need a lot of room to move around, It is typically played with a regular size five soccer ball outdoors or in an open gymnasium. One versus one game allows players to kick the ball back to the other side of the table three times each. Scores are kept similarly to ping-pong. Players may only strike the ball with their feet, chest, thighs, and head, similar to soccer, and players may hit the ball three times on each side, similar to volleyball.
What has made Teqball popular among these famous football clubs?
It is a soccer training method. Footballers use it to improve their coordination and skills. Initially an emerging sport, it has grown to be followed in countless countries. It spread in Europe and several countries in Asia, hosting its own World Cup.
Big day for @FerranTorres20 as he looks to complete his move to @FCBarcelona 🙌 – don’t worry Ferran they have tables as well 👊😉
Will Barca be back at the top of LaLiga soon? 👇
#Teqball #WorldIsCurved #Lifestyle #FerranTorres #Barca
Originally tweeted by TEQBALL (@Teqball) on December 27, 2021.
That’s all there is to it!
You can start playing it right away and learn it fast. Feel free to try it out.
My name is Krishanu Das the founder of the Sports Dribble.
I am Accountant by profession but a Sports Blogger by passion.
I am passionate about sharing my all knowledge and experiences of sports, with my readers and every sports enthusiast.
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