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Hi-Tech Table Sports

Teqball is a Table-Based Game That Fuses Ping-Pong and Soccer

— June 23, 2014 — Tech
Teqball is an innovative new table sport that is based on the beautiful game. If ping-pong and soccer had a child, Teqball would be it. The game is played on a curved table called the Teqboard. Players pass a ball up and down the table using their feet, head and other body parts.

The makers of Teqball are also developing a technological add-on called the Teqbox. The Teqbox uses a camera-based motion sensor system and event-processing software that measures player skills.

Teqball is intended as a game that can be played for pure enjoyment, but also as a coaching tool that could help soccer players develop certain skill sets. It is also useful as a rehabilitation tool for soccer players returning from injury.

Some of the world's most respected soccer coaches have given their stamp of approval to Teqball. Ronald Koeman, a legendary Dutch player and coach, sees it as a great form of exercise. Fellow Dutchman Henk ten Cate, who played a key role in developing FC Barcelona's distinct brand of attacking football as an assistant coach, sees it as an interesting coaching tool.

It's a very good promotion of football. Without even knowing you are training, you are training and in a very pleasant way.

Trend Themes
1. Table-based Sports - Teqball is a innovative table sport that combines ping-pong and soccer, creating new opportunities in the world of table-based sports.
2. Technological Add-ons - The development of the Teqbox, a camera-based motion sensor system, presents opportunities for new and enhanced gaming experiences.
3. Coaching and Rehabilitation Tools - Teqball can be used as a coaching tool to develop soccer players' skills and as a rehabilitation tool for injured players.
Industry Implications
1. Sports Equipment Manufacturing - The creation of Teqball and its unique curved table, the Teqboard, opens up opportunities for innovation in sports equipment manufacturing.
2. Gaming Technology - The Teqbox's camera-based motion sensor system and event-processing software offer opportunities for advancements in gaming technology.
3. Sports Coaching and Rehabilitation - The use of Teqball as a coaching and rehabilitation tool presents opportunities for the sports coaching and rehabilitation industries.
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