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Where should I flick the "ball" to make a field goal -- bottom, top or middle?

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It's between the bottom and middle. It's all about getting enough practice and a sweet spot on the paper football to flick it.

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How do you flick well?

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Using your thumbs and index finger, give it a fair amount of energy, and sometimes it is about luck.

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How many players can there be in table football?

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I play table football with one other person, usually a friend. Unless each side had "reserves" and took turns, there are usually just two players.

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Do you have any tips for how to kick the paper football better?

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Do finger-strength exercises such as bending your fingers multiple times a day or practice gripping a pencil.

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How do I tackle or get someone down in the game?

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In paper football, there is no defense. You wait for your opponent to score or fail to score.

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What if the table football falls off the table? How many attempts do we have?

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I play by downs, like in real football. So if I was at third down and I hit it too hard, we would make it fourth down.

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Why does the football have to be at the edge of the table for a touchdown?

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Because real touchdowns happen at the ends of the field.

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Could someone get an eye injury playing this game?

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Probably. But unless you're purposely aiming directly at someone's eye, it would be a million to one shot.

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How competitive is paper football?

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If you are playing a mini tournament, it can get a little bit competitive. But usually you just play it for fun.

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What does it mean to "lightly tap it forward with your index and middle fingers?" How do I do that?

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This means to flick it with a fair amount of energy, so it can easily go through the goalposts.

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What paper is best to use when playing paper football?

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The best one is printer paper. Construction paper will just be too hard to fold and will be too thick.

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How many chances do I get to try to get a touchdown in paper football? How are kickoffs done?

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Kickoffs are performed by the kicking team placing the paper football at the edge of the table with a portion of the pointy end extending over the edge. Then, with a hand motion, drive the paper football down field with a slap. The distance simulates a kickoff with a return. If it goes off the table, the receiving team returns the football in the same manner; if not, the return team plays the ball where it comes to rest.

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How do you intercept the ball?

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You cannot intercept the ball in table football, as there is no defense. Wait for your opponent to kick off after scoring or failing to score.

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