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Angle that Shot - akoudrin - 21-Aug-2013
An angle shot is a kick of the ball by a 3-rod foosman where the ball travels at an angle to the side walls. In order to achieve this effect, the technique is to strike the ball on its side rather than the center. The further away from the center the larger the angle. The shot is often effective against beginners who lack the experience of blocking diagonally travelling balls.
To defend against an angle shot, close the diagonal gap between the goalie and the 2-rod defender by rotating the foot of the goalie forwards and rotating the foot of the 2-rod defender backwards. You need to visually estimate when to do this, because angle shot can be executed at various angles.
Like to see a diagram? Check out http://www.FoosGuide.com/blog! You’ll also find more tips from The Foosball Guide.