Teqball

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Introduction

Teqball is a football-based sport, played on a specially-curved table (the Teq table), which is attracting a new generation of athletes and amateur enthusiasts (teqers), whose ambition is to develop their technical skills, concentration and stamina. The sport, which was created in Hungary in 2012 is a truly gender-equitable game, as the rules define that teqball shall be played between two (singles) or four players (doubles), irrespective of gender. The sport follows a points-based scoring format and can be played on various surfaces such as sand, acrylic or indoors. Teqball allows players a maximum of three touches before returning the ball to the opponent, so if you can juggle a football three times, you will excel at teqball as well. Teqball is the purest use of a football, with the rule of no physical contact allowed between the players, or between the players and the table, helping eliminate the risk of impact injuries.

In numbers

  • More than 5000 players in more than 100 countries
  • 122 established National Federations 
  • Over 2000 clubs all around the world 
  • More than 1800 FITEQ trained referees
  • 3 World Championships organised (2017, 2018, 2019)
  • Sport recognised by 2 Continental Olympic Associations (OCA, ANOCA) 
  • GAISF Full Member Status

Main Rules of Teqball

  • Teqball can be played with balls used in football, with size five being official and recommended.
  • Teqball can be played by two players (singles game) or by four players (doubles game).
  • Teqball follows a points-based scoring format and is played over a best of three sets, with each set played until a player/team reaches 12 points.
  • The final decisive set must be won by at least a two-point margin.
  • Players must switch sides after each set and the time between two sets must not exceed one minute.
  • In the final decisive set players/teams switch sides at 6/12/18 points reached by the leading team.
  • Points are started with a service, with the player/team having two attempts to complete a successful service.
  • Once the point is in play, the ball must be returned to the opponent’s side onto the table by touching it a maximum of three times (hands and arms cannot be used).
  • In doubles, both players on the team must touch the ball before it is returned.
  • The ball cannot be touched by the same body part consecutively.
  • A player/team cannot return the ball with the same body part consecutively.
  • In the case of an edgeball, the point is to be repeated.
  • Players/teams change service after every four points.
  • While playing, neither the table nor the opponent can be touched.

 

For the detailed description of the rules, please check the following links: 

Official Rules and Regulations of Teqball

Official Rules and Regulations of Beach Teqball

News

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The new management of INATEQ visited FITEQ

The representatives of the Indonesian Teqball Federation visited the leadership of FITEQ in Budapest to share their vision.

05/06

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Newcomers are on the way to the top on World Ranking

New challengers of 2023 are moving forward confidently.

05/06

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FITEQ held the first ever NF Impact Forum

Debuted FITEQ's NF Impact Forum to help develop its more than 150 national federations worldwide.

01/06

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Thailand exhibited its greatness in doubles at the SEA Games

For the very first time in history, Teqball was part of the SEA Games movement which was held in Cambodia in May.

26/05

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Rabeux/Julian’s major upset in LA

Eventful Teqball Tour in LA as the crowd saw a historical win, a major upset and a victory at first appearance.

22/05

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Teqball returns to the Far East

In FITEQ’s busiest year ever, the Teqball Tour visits China and Thailand in August.

17/05

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Teqball is back to the West Coast

Brazil conquered Miami in April, at FITEQ’s latest event, however at the upcoming event in Los Angeles new champions will be named.

17/05

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DataTEQ, the next level data analyzing tool of Teqball

FITEQ launched the next level data analyzing tool of Teqball, DataTEQ.

04/05

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Brazil advancement on World Ranking

As the Brazilians shined in Miami the teqers moved ahead plenty of positions.

04/05

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Rio hosts the first ever Teqball event in South America

The International Teqball Federation (FITEQ) organises the debuting Teqball tournament in South America. The tournament will be held in Rio de Janeiro, Brasil from September 7 to…

03/05

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László Vajda - "Teqball is ready to make history"

After 25 years in multiple different continents helping the organizers in their dreams to have the best games ever László Vajda returned to Hungary as FITEQ's new Secretary General

28/04

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Heroes of Teqball: Apor Gyorgydeak

A young boy who quickly rose from a newcomer to a bronze medallist at his debuting world championships, who had a long unbeaten streak with ten events and was crowned in…

26/04

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Brazil conquered Miami

The Teqball Tour returned to the US after one-month hiatus and by Moraes da Cruz’s performance, Brazil took home two trophies and the third place in men’s doubles.

24/04

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ITA Webinar “Testing – What you need to know”

The ITA’s April monthly webinar is dedicated to “Testing – What you need to know”.

18/04

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Teqball returns to US

After a very busy March, the Teqball season continues in Miami, Florida, where 85 players in three categories compete for the trophies.

17/04