Foosball Table Etiquette (The Rules)

7.5
Either team member may call time out when either they or their partner has the ball. The time out starts the moment the time out is called.

7.5a
If the team with the ball attempts a shot or pass immediately after requesting a time out, the play shall not count, and the team shall be charged with a distraction (see 18) rather than a time out.

7.6
If the team in possession of the ball calls a time out while the ball is in play on the foosball table and moving, that team shall lose possession, and the ball shall be served by the opposing forward. If the team not in possession of the ball calls a time out when the ball is in play, that team shall be charged with a distraction (see 18).

7.7
If a team is not ready to play at the end of the 30 second period, that team will be charged with delay of game.

7.8
A team calling and/or charged with more than two time outs per game shall be charged with an automatic technical foul. The technical foul shall be shot before the 30 second period is granted.

7.8a
A team charged with a time out shall always be given the full 30 second period, even if they have previously taken two time outs, and either team may switch positions during this time.

7.9
Once a player begins to put the ball back into play on the foosball table following a time out (by moving the ball), a time out may not be called again until the ball has left the current rod of possession.

7.9a
Penalty for violation of this rule (7.9) is loss of possession, and the ball shall be served by the opposing forward. The team shall not be charged with a time out.

7.10
During a time out a player may reach into the play area to spray the rods, wipe the playfield, etc. The ball may be picked up by hand, as long as it is returned to its original position before play is continued.

7.11
During a time out the player may not move the ball from man to man without the permission of the official, as this can be considered practice (see 19). Penalty for violation of this rule (7.11) is loss of possession and the ball shall be served onto the foosball table by the opposing forward. If the official present feels that it would be impossible to be sure of accurately replacing the ball to the exact position it occupied at the time of the time out, they may deny a request to pick up the ball (example: a ball precariously perched on the edge of the goal).