The history of soccer tables

Posted by LauraDerb on February 16th, 2021

While playing table football, have you ever wondered how the game started? As in any other game, there was a time when foosball didn't exist. While knowing the history of soccer will not necessarily improve your playing skills, it can certainly help you increase your appreciation for the game.

First of all, foosball is also known as "foosball". Why is that? This is actually a German wood that is created by combining the German words for "foot" and "ball".

So what are the origins of foosball or foosball? The roots of the game are not exactly clear. In fact, the game may have evolved simultaneously in different countries. The British created the first standardized rules for modern soccer, in 1863. Therefore, it is reasonable to assume that table soccer originated at some later time.

One theory is that Lucien Rosengart, a Frenchman, invented foosball. Rosengart is credited with several inventions, including the seat belt, front-wheel drive, and the "BabyFoot," the foosball's original name. Although there is some debate about whether BabyFoot was the first table football game, it was certainly one of the first.

One of the first producers of soccer units was Kicker. This company is located in Geneva, Switzerland. Kicker has become extremely popular not only in ข่าวกีฬา, but also in other European countries like Belgium and Germany. In fact, for many Europeans, Kicker is the only brand of football units that play.

Over time, the game also appeared on the other side of the Atlantic Ocean. The first patent for "foosball" was obtained in 1901.

Perhaps one of the reasons why the origins of the game are unclear is that the game did not become a global phenomenon until the end of World War II. What caused the game to become increasingly popular? One theory is that American troops were amazed at the soccer skills of the Germans they encountered during World War II. This was allegedly upsetting to several American military personnel and resulted in their dedication to improving their own abilities.

A more widespread theory is that armies used soccer tables for the rehabilitation of war veterans. Playing the game improved the soldiers' motor skills and hand-eye coordination. Interestingly, governments still use Babyfoot for rehabilitation today, in local and national institutions.

Organized competitions have been around in Europe much longer than in the United States. Leagues in various countries existed for several decades. Then, in 1976, the multinational European Table Football Union (ETU) was created. Today, players from various countries in this organization compete with each other annually. An important logistical problem involving such competencies is the variations in the tables in various countries. That includes factors like players, handles, balls, etc.