Foosball Table Etiquette (The Rules)

8. Resuming Play on The Foosball Table After Time Out
Following a time out, the ball shall be put back into play on the foosball table at the rod of possession when the time out was called.

8.1
If the ball was in play when the time out was called, the player must have the assurance that the opposing team is ready before moving the ball on the foosball table. The player must then move the ball from one player figure to another one and then stop the ball for a full second before the motion of a shot or pass may begin.

8.1a
The time limits begin one second after the ball touches the second man on the foosball table.

8.2
If the ball was not in play when the time out was called, the ball shall be put back into play on the foosball table with a serve by the team that originally served that ball.

8.3
The penalty for illegally putting the ball back into play is the opponent's choice of either continuing play from the current position on the foosball table, or re-serving the ball. This includes the case of a player losing the ball before touching two men.

9. Official Time Out
An official time out does not count towards the two time outs allowed per team per game. After an official time, the ball is put back into play on the foosball table as though a regular time out was called.

9.1
If an official is not present at the start of the match, and a dispute arises during play, either team may request an official. Such a request can be made at any point during the match that the ball is stopped or dead.

9.1a
The first request for an official is considered an official time out. The cost for the official will be split between the two teams.

9.1b
If the defensive team makes a request for an official while the ball is in play on the foosball table and stopped, and the offensive team simultaneously attempts a pass or shot, the request for a time out will be treated as a distraction by the defensive team. Likewise, a request for an official while the ball is in motion will also be considered a distraction.

9.2
Any team subsequently requesting an official will automatically be charged with a time out. Such a request may only be made during a dead ball. The penalty for requesting another official while the ball is in play on the foosball table is a technical foul.

9.2a
The Head Official will decide whether the request for a new official will be granted. If the request is granted, the team requesting the official must pay the full cost of the new official. The two officials will then judge the match. An official may be replaced only at the discretion of the Head Official.

9.2b
If there are already two officials present, any request for a new official will be denied, and the team will be charged with a technical foul.