Teqball
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
- Estimated 2000 players in more than 100 countries
- 105 established National Federations
- Over 1500 clubs all around the world
- More than 500 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:
Upcoming Events
Apr 17, 2021
Lebanon
Tripoli Challenger Cup
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Apr 21-22, 2021
India
India Challenger Series - Round 3
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Apr 23-24, 2021
India
India Challenger Series - Round 4
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Apr 23-24, 2021
Ivory Coast
Ivory Coast Challenger Series - Round 4
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Apr 24, 2021
Hungary
Budaors Challenger Cup
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Apr 24-25, 2021
Sierra Leone
Sierra Leone Challenger Series - Round 4
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May 1-2, 2021
Eswatini
Eswatini Challenger Series - Round 1
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Djibouti
Djibouti Challenger Series - Round 4
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May 2, 2021
Hungary
Budapest Challenger Cup
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May 8-9, 2021
Eswatini
Eswatini Challenger Series - Round 2
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May 8, 2021
United States
Glendale Teqball Challenger Cup
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May 8-9, 2021
Romania
Romanian Challenger Series - Round 2
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May 9, 2021
United States
Glendale All-Female Teqball Challenger Cup
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May 15-16, 2021
Lebanon
Lebanon Challenger Series - Round 1
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May 15-16, 2021
Bulgaria
Bulgaria Challenger Series - Round 2
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May 22-23, 2021
Romania
Romanian Challenger Series - Round 3
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Poland
Zabki Challenger Cup
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May 22, 2021
United States
Canton All-Female Teqball Challenger Cup
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May 22-23, 2021
Eswatini
Eswatini Challenger Series - Round 3
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May 23, 2021
United States
Canton Teqball Challenger Cup
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May 29-30, 2021
Eswatini
Eswatini Challenger Series - Round 4
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Guinea-Bissau
Guinea-Bissau Challenger Series - Round 3
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Guinea-Bissau
Guinea-Bissau Challenger Series - Round 4
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Malaysia
Malaysia Challanger Series - Round 1
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Brazil
Brazil Challenger Series - Round 1
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Malaysia
Malaysia Challenger Series - Round 2
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Brazil
Brazil Challenger Series - Round 2
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Jun 5-6, 2021
Romania
Romanian Challenger Series - Round 4
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Jun 5-6, 2021
Brazil
Brazil Challenger Series - Round 3
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Jun 5, 2021
Malaysia
Malaysia Challenger Series - Round 3
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Jun 12, 2021
Malaysia
Malaysia Challenger Series - Round 4
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Jun 12-13, 2021
Lebanon
Lebanon Challenger Series - Round 2
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Jun 18-24, 2021
Portugal
TAFISA Games
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Jun 26, 2021
United States
Chicago Teqball Challenger Cup
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Jul 3-4, 2021
Lebanon
Lebanon Challenger Series - Round 3
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Jul 17-18, 2021
Bulgaria
Bulgaria Challenger Series - Round 3
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23 Jul - 8 Aug, 2021
Japan
Olympic Games - Teqball Demonstration event
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Jul 24-25, 2021
Brazil
Brazil Challenger Series - Round 4
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31 Jul - 1 Aug, 2021
Lebanon
Lebanon Challenger Series - Round 4
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Aug 14-15, 2021
Romania
Mamaia Beach Challenger Cup
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Nov 21-27, 2021
Vietnam
SEA Games
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Mar 10-20, 2022
Thailand
Asian Indoor and Martial Arts Games
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News
News // teqball
Banyik secures gold in star-studded Challenger Cup
The return of Challenger Cup action in Europe (10-11 April) saw Csaba Banyik take home singles gold in Rácalmás, Hungary.
13/04
News // teqball
Teqball Roadshow highlights growing passion for the sport in Africa
FITEQ delegation led by General Secretary Marius Vizer Jr concluded its Teqball Roadshow visit to South Africa on Friday (9 April).
12/04
News // teqball
FITEQ re-emphasises commitment to clean sport on Play True Day
FITEQ has re-emphasised its commitment to promoting clean sport by joining the sporting world in the celebration of the World Anti-Doping Agency’s (WADA) Play True Day.
09/04
News // teqball
FITEQ launches French language website
FITEQ is delighted to announce that all of its web content is now available in French, following the professional translation of the FITEQ website.
09/04
News // teqball
Gyorgydeak stars in return to Challenger Cup action
Romania’s World Number 3 Apor Gyorgydeak looked at ease as he returned to Challenger Cup action with singles and doubles victories in Tarrafal, Cape Verde.
06/04
News // teqball
Teqball Roadshow in full swing as team heads from Madagascar to South Africa
The Teqball Roadshow is in full swing, with the team, led by General Secretary Marius Vizer Jr, arriving in South Africa yesterday (31 March).
01/04
News // teqball
FITEQ publishes Sustainable Development Handbook to inspire teqball family to contribute to a better future
FITEQ has published a Sustainable Development Handbook to support all teqball stakeholders in their efforts to be more environmentally and socially conscious.
29/03
News // teqball
WADA publishes ‘live’ webinar schedule for April
The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) publishes the Agency’s ‘live’ webinar schedule for April.
29/03
News // teqball
India set to host Asia’s first National Challenger Series
Asia’s first National Challenger Series events commenced today (26 March), as athletes took to the court in India.
26/03
News // teqball
Pakistan National Federation looking to build on success of country’s first Teqball Championships
The Pakistan National Teqball Federation hosted its first national championships on 27 February, signalling the growing appetite for teqball in the sport-loving country.
24/03
News // teqball
FITEQ officially launches para teqball
The International Federation of Teqball (FITEQ) is delighted to announce the official launch of para teqball.
22/03
News // teqball
USNTF and US Soccer Foundation partner to increase access to sports opportunities in America
The US National Teqball Federation (USNTF) and the US Soccer Foundation have announced a new, two-year partnership.
19/03
News // teqball
Kyrgyzstan hosts inaugural Challenger Cup whilst National Challenger Series gathers momentum in Africa
Kyrgyzstan hosted its first-ever Challenger Cup last weekend (13 March), with 16 doubles teams competing in a historic event in Bishkek.
17/03
News // teqball
Hungarian Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade visits National Teqball Federation of Japan
Hungarian Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade Peter Szijjartó visited Japan last week, where he met with representatives of the National Teqball Federation of Japan.
15/03
News // teqball
FITEQ signs MoU with Uzbekistan Ministry of Education
FITEQ is delighted to have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Uzbekistan Ministry of Education.
12/03