Archive for October, 2010
Beer Pongs “Elbow Rule a Necessity or Nuisance
The “elbow rule” says that the shooters elbow must stay behind an imaginary line extending upwards from the end of the shooters table at all times through out the throwing motion.
This rule is highly controversial, in fact most large scale beer pong tournaments have all but dismissed the rule all together, due to the fact that it is incredibly difficult to enforce the rule effectively. That being said you will still find many supporters on both the pro-elbow rule and anti-elbow rule sides of the debate.
Pros:
It eliminates the advantage of taller/longer- armed players that could gain by leaning in on their shots over the table.
It makes the game more interesting.
Cons:
Elbow rule is almost impossible to enforce.
Watching your elbow distracts the player from the game when it is called. Players will argue the call.
In most sports body types mean a lot especially if you are talking about the NBA. The height advantage can ether win the game or lose the game. The can be said that the same goes on in the NFL. These same factors apply to beer pong. It’s all about skills and abilities in the most effective way possible within the rules of the game.
In beer pong , a long reach and excellent hand-eye coordination could be your advantage. If you are playing with in the house rules, then we say go for it!
Foosball History, Interesting!
Foosball is one of the most interesting for in door fun. It ranks up there with the game of Chess and Billiards, when it comes to comes to the most popular and most played sport in the 
world. Now, how did Foosball start?
Foosball, which was originally referred to as table soccer is believed to have originated in the land of Germany in the late 1920′s. However, it was also discovered that the French were concocting the exact same game sometime in the early 1930′s. Foosball started as a soccer game played in an old wooden box.
As of now, foosball is popular not only in the west but also with the rest of the world. In the united states alone there are 1.9 million players enjoying the game! The evolution of the game from a indoor game to a professional sport with millions of cash prizes at stake has given its rise in popularity.
If you love the sport of foosball them maybe a little bit of its history will make it even better.
The Family Who Plays!
Air Hockey is a sport that the whole family can play and enjoy. You and the family can have fun and even celebrate an event by playing air hockey. Whether your daughter or son has come home from college or you are having a family reunion, you know that there is some fun around the corner. Maybe you do not have to have an event, you can just have some folks over. No matter what the reason you’ll find that an air hockey table always 
never disappoints.
Imagine challenging your competitive brother or uncle to a match in your basement. Or imagine teaming up with your son or daughter to take on the competition. You might even proudly watch while your kids conquer the neighboring kids. No matter who is available to play the competition can be fun and maybe just a bit fierce.
Air Hockey tables bring families and friends together, ignite the fun and enjoyment of spending time together, and provides a great way to compete in a non-violent way. By understanding just a few simple rules, you can start having a great game that will help you have hours of fun and will brighten everyone’s day. Having air hockey tables in your game room is definitely a must.
Murder and Beer Pong, Not in the Rule Book
I don’t think that murder is in the book of beer pong rules. That did not stop Joseph Jimenez, a 24 year old, who shot and killed Scott Riley also 24 years old, after a beer pong game in 
Bridgeport, PA. The two were apparently arguing over the outcome of the game and Jimenez took it upon himself to stop the conversation by shooting Riley through the neck.
We all understand house rules but none of them should include firearms and murderous activities of any kind. On called for! We do not condone these actions but we thought that we could not go without a crack – we are glad that this should be the last beer pong shot that Jimenez takes in a long time.
[via Blast Magazine]
Poohba is Back
The Poohba and my wife T and friends, had a great time on Hilton Head Island. We got to golf the courses there most every day. There are some really great courses there that we did not have time to play but we will be down there again. It is an awsome place to go to.
We golfed on the morning and drank beer and cocktails at the pool in the afternoon. Had to walk the beach and go to the tiki bars, can not do that! We also had to go to Frost Frogs and close the place this is a most every year we go.
Can not say enough about the Island and the good time we have every year there with friends that go down to their condos and the friends that go with us. But lets talk Beer 
Pong!
I have a set of house rules that we use every now and again, these may help with your rules for the house! Take a look.
1. Any person that makes a ball into a cup equals one cup. (Obvious!)
2. If and when the opposing team makes a cup the ball must be removed from the made cup.
3. Two partners that shoot into the same cup on the same turn equals three cups and balls back…
4. A two cup shot and then a regular shot in the same cup equals four cups.
5. When one player makes two cups in joined turns they must call “heating up,” if and when they make the next and third shot in a row they must call, “on fire,” which then allows them to shoot until they miss.
6. An intentional bounce off the table equals two cups.
7. Any player that releases the ball with his/her elbow over the end of the table can receive two verbal warnings before that player can be called for ‘leaning’. Any shots made with the elbow over the end of the table after having received two verbal warnings are void!
8. Any shot off of an adjacent wall is considered a ‘trick shot’ and is considered a blockable shot by another ball in an opponent’s hand. A wall shot is two cups!!!
9. Any wall shot that strikes an opponent’s hand or arm equals a re-shot.
10. Lots of rules to follow!!!