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Table Hockey

Table hockey is a tabletop dexterity game in which rods move figures and a puck on a table-hockey field. ITHF rules describe match time, goals, puck out, figure control and tournament procedure.

LevelVariant FamilyPrecision Sport CategoryPrecision sport / tabletop game

AI-generated illustration: Table Hockey — AI-generated illustration

Classification

Category Precision sport / tabletop game

Family Precision Sport

Level Variant

Getting started

Kurzbeschreibung Table hockey with rod-controlled figures, puck, goals, short matches and ITHF rule context.

Geeignet für Suitable for people who like quick hands, angles, short duels and low-cost indoor play.

Cost A table-hockey game, timer and opponent are enough; tournament standard depends on the table model used. Table game, spare pucks/parts, tournament fee, travel and possible club membership. Table-hockey club, ITHF tournament, games club or local tabletop-sport group. Frame as a tabletop/precision game with table-hockey equipment, timer and tournament rules.

First progress Basic play is immediate; controlled combinations and rebounds need several evenings.

Fitness level low

Was du brauchst

table-hockey table
puck
timer
opponent
rules
stable table surface

First steps

set up the table
test rods and player positions
practise passing angles
play short timed matches
read tournament rules

Table-hockey club, ITHF calendar, games club, local tournament or friend group.

Use a stable table, keep rod sides clear and avoid violent motions; keep equipment fair and playable.

Weitere Angaben

Tags individual, ice, tischeishockey, precision-sport, table-hockey, prazisionssport, praezisionssport-tischspiel, precision-sport-tabletop-game

Rules and format

Die Grundlagen

Ziel

Use the figures to score more valid goals than the opponent.

Teilnehmer

players at the table-hockey table.

Teamgröße

1 versus 1; additional standings by tournament.

Spielfeld

table-hockey table.

Dauer

Depends on format and event.

Wertung

goals, wins, points, goal difference.

Gewinnbedingung

Best valid time, placing or score in the announced format.

Ausrüstung

table-hockey table
puck
timer

Wichtige Regelpunkte

illegal table movement
wrong puck-out restart
ignoring stoppage
equipment manipulation

Regelquellen

Federations and sources

Federations

ITHF
International Table Hockey Federation (ITHF)

International Table Hockey Federation International Table Hockey Federation · official-federation · high
ITHF Table Hockey Rules International Table Hockey Federation · official-rules · high
ITHF Table Hockey Wikipedia · reference · medium