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Footballec Rules

Understood in 60 seconds .

Here you will find the complete Footballec rules — compact, clear and close to the original way of playing.

11 players per team
Every figure played individually
2 × 5 minutes recommended
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How do you play with the figure?

Three moves. Ein Spiel.

No classic foosball table. No rods. The figure plays the ball through pressure, strike and controlled throw-in.

Understood in 60 seconds.

Druck von oben
Move 01

Pressure

The lower edge of the figure presses down on the ball from above. This brings the ball into play in a controlled and precise way.

Strike with the figure
Move 02

Strike

The ball is played with the lower edge of the figure from about 2–4 cm height at an angle of roughly 45°. This creates a pass or shot.

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Move 03

Throw-in

Flicking is not the normal way to play. It is only allowed for throw-ins and helps bring the ball cleanly back into play.

Video guide

Footballec explained in play

Before you go into the detailed rules, you can watch the full flow here — from setup to the first moves.

Start of play

Formation before kick-off

Before kick-off, the figures are distributed across the entire playing area. The formation is free and can be adapted to the playing style.

Before the game

Typical systems include 4-3-3, 4-4-2 or 4-1-3-2. The starting formation may be chosen freely — what matters is how you prepare space, passing lanes and finishing.

Example formation of the figures before kick-off
Example formation

The diagram shows one possible starting formation. The setup remains flexible and can be chosen freely before kick-off.

Complete rules

Further rules

The most important rules in a compact overview.

Number of players

Footballec is primarily designed for two players. It can also be played with four when each player takes the figures on their half of the pitch.

Match duration

Two halves of five minutes each are recommended.

Formation

Before kick-off, the figures are freely distributed across the pitch. Typical systems include 4-3-3, 4-4-2 or 4-1-3-2. Centre-backs can form a small “wall” as a pair.

Defensive distance

The defending figure may be moved in front of the ball, but only up to the distance of a lying figure — 2.5 cm.

Moving figures

When the ball is in play, the nearest player to the ball may be moved for the action, plus one outfield figure and the goalkeeper. If the ball is out of play or play restarts after a goal, several figures may be moved.

Attacking position

A figure of the team in possession may not be moved behind the last defender. This does not apply if the attacking figure is closer to the ball.

Throw-in

Throw-ins are not thrown. The ball is flicked back into play, and the throwing figure then returns to its original position.

Corner

Corners are played normally. Optionally, players can agree that five corners result in a penalty.

Foul

A foul occurs if an opposing figure is knocked over during play by a body part or clothing.

Ball between two figures

If the ball lies exactly between two figures, it is thrown in at the last position between them. The figure closer to where the ball lands continues play.

Penalty

For a penalty, the goalkeeper must be on the goal line. It may lie down or lean against the goal structure. If the penalty is not converted, the action ends and the defending player restarts.

Goal rule

A goal does not count if shot directly from your own half. It does count if shot from the attacking half and the ball is deflected on the defending team's half.

Pass and shot

A figure may pass or shoot, but may not push the ball in front of itself. If the first attempt fails and the ball remains closer to the same figure, it may play again. If the second attempt also fails, the opponent takes over from the current ball position.

Important: Normal play with the figure means pressure or strike — not flicking. Flicking is allowed only for throw-ins. These three forms of play are the foundation of the entire game.
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A game for all generations

Whether in a child’s room, with friends or at a game afternoon — Footballec brings people to one table.

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