The thing I love about games like this is that you might wander into a sports bar and potentially play the world's #1 and never know it. Everyone can be a hero.
That reminds me of when our company was bought by a larger org, that had locations around the world. During our first all hands meeting, we discovered a few locations had some pretty serious fossbal players (while at a pub during the event). Shortly after that, most locations had bought a table or two, and the next global meeting we had a tournament. While none of us were "pros" the games were intense, and made for some proper team building or rivalries.
I love sports like this, air hockey, chase tag, paintball, all of that stuff. You get people playing because they love it. The passion, the emotion, the tension, the drama is all as compelling as it gets. There's something about the big league jaded athlete making more per game than most people make in a year, in an arena or ballpark or stadium where a seat can cost as much as some people make in a week that has soured me on those sports. I'd much rather watch something like this these days. It's always more entertaining and it's fun to check out something different for a change. Everyone involved here did a great job. I'm paused at the start of the 3rd set here, so time to unpause it and see how the rest of this unfolds. Cheers friends.
Our sentiments as well. Check out the Showdown we just did. You may really enjoy it. It was a livestream but we are releasing each match individually as well - first one is here: m.th-cam.com/video/WTPNVjHK0lU/w-d-xo.html
This has to be one of the funniest things I’ve ever seen. I’ve seen torn ACL’s in disc golf and that’s understandable, but an injury in air hockey??? 🤣🤣🤣🫡
@@MPHshoots How are you confused? They use a lot of fast twitch movements and drive thrust through their legs. It's literally exactly how muscle injuries happen.. Literally look at the actions they're making in front of you and apply logic instead of reading the words air hockey and instantly assuming idiotic things.
Got introduced to those kinda sports with the dodgeball world championship and added chase tag, massage world championship (this one was relaxing af), air dodgeball, tug of war and fistball to the list.... something about those competitions is so inspiring, like the passion is electrifying
He’s a fast dude for sure! Quick twitch muscles are essential in being the best at Air Hockey. Also, it’s about intuitively understanding where the puck is moving so you can get out ahead of it.
lol, yeah, the guys do contort themselves super fast at times. You wouldn't think it would happen, but it's more physical than you realize with fast twitch muscles.
I don’t want to make a mistake: both these dudes are masters. But *at peak* Colin seems to possess an otherworldly, savant quality in how he constructs some shots. Jacob’s approach seems entirely different, playing more aggresively and therefore with more chances to score, but not as surgical.
I'm guessing by that point that his glasses were becoming an obstacle for him anyway. He frequently adjusts them in the last game, so I'm thinking they were probably sweaty and falling off of his face as it was.
(very late new comment) yeah I stumbled onto this video and I gotta say compare to these guys my free games i play i would have no chance to go pro lol
I honestly think I could compete at this game at a professional level. I have played a bunch but never seen the way that the professionals play, but now that I have I think I really have a shot at it
You have every chance to prove that. We offer an open $1000 challenge. Defeat the channel’s own Jacob Weissman in a 4 of 7 set and we will hand you $1000 cash. We get to record it and we promise to post it - win or lose. You can also join the community on Facebook and find player groups to join - The Centerline Pro Air Hockey Group.
How is posession determined after the ouck flies off the table? I cant seem to find a pattern. Sometimes it seems like it goes back to whoever had last controlled posession, but then other times it seems like it goes to the other person. But it doesnt alternate... How does it work?
When a puck flies off, the player who gets possession is the one who made the last defensive strike on it. Whoever made the last offensive strike loses possession. Offensive and defensive strikes are determined by whether the mallet is moving forward (offensive) or sideways/backwards (defensive).
lol I feel you. If you are new to our niche sport, I can see how it can give that vibe - especially with this early attempt at live streaming. More recent videos on our channel might give a bit different impression. Please check some of them out :)
No way this is what pros look like. I thought they would have more advanced techniques. Like is this new? Like did being pro at this just become a thing?
We have a standing challenge - you win $1000 cash by defeating Jacob Weissman a set 4 of 7 games. We would genuinely love to find a great player no one in the Air Hockey world ever knew existed. Be that one!
What exactly were you expecting them to do? Ever notice nba players don’t do moves like the Harlem globetrotters? It’s because fancy moves often look pretty but aren’t practical
What a brave tough man. To continue to play with a hammy injury. Man I thought Isiah Thomas playing and scoring over 20 points in one period on a broken ankle in NBA playoffs was something. MAN!!! Dude is a hero!
Join us on Facebook at Centerline Pro Air Hockey Group. You can find players in your area or get help starting a group. Also find out about the events!
There seemed to be a few times where Colin's shirt may have made contact with the table surface, and changed the play. Is it time to implement a roadbike racer like outfit requirement? Just kidding.
@@centerlineproairhockey The level of skill that these people have, really take this from a "game" to a "sport". I've always enjoyed seeing people who are doing things at a level that is so far above what a typical person doing the thing is.
Fouls exist. You can not put your mallet on top of the puck to stop it. Whoever makes the last offensive strike on the puck before it flies off commits a foul and possession goes to the opponent. You can not strike a puck if it is fully across the centerline. You can not touch the puck with anything other than your mallet. All these are fouls.
It’s so weird I was suggested this. I was playing air hockey last night with my wife for the first time in five years. And I wondered what it’s like to be a champion at this game, and here’s the video. Wtf
Even professionals score on themselves. Now I don't feel so bad.
It’s a big part of the game, at least half, right? 😂
read the name of the guy in the white shirt
Jsjjsjsjs wtf bro it's his last name?@@AssassinForPeace
Indeed! Haha
yeah ricochet rebounds are insane fast.
bro youtube suggested this to me. i'm enticed
Same 😂
I would have let my opponent get his glasses. I wouldn't want to win like that
I had to come looking for, my Al gore rhythm is off
Bro, I searched for it
Same bruh
The thing I love about games like this is that you might wander into a sports bar and potentially play the world's #1 and never know it. Everyone can be a hero.
That reminds me of when our company was bought by a larger org, that had locations around the world. During our first all hands meeting, we discovered a few locations had some pretty serious fossbal players (while at a pub during the event). Shortly after that, most locations had bought a table or two, and the next global meeting we had a tournament. While none of us were "pros" the games were intense, and made for some proper team building or rivalries.
I'm pretty sure it'd be very obvious very quickly that your opponent is a top-tier player.
@@jeffe2267 because he smashes the puck off the table every 5 seconds?
A hammy in air hockey is absolutely insane 😂
Thems the breaks...needed to hydrate more 😂
yeah i lold and immediately scrolled down
@centerlineproairhockey more beer or soda.
Best TH-cam recommendation all year. Great match.
I can't believe I watched all of it. I thought I had good reflexes....
I love sports like this, air hockey, chase tag, paintball, all of that stuff. You get people playing because they love it. The passion, the emotion, the tension, the drama is all as compelling as it gets. There's something about the big league jaded athlete making more per game than most people make in a year, in an arena or ballpark or stadium where a seat can cost as much as some people make in a week that has soured me on those sports. I'd much rather watch something like this these days. It's always more entertaining and it's fun to check out something different for a change. Everyone involved here did a great job. I'm paused at the start of the 3rd set here, so time to unpause it and see how the rest of this unfolds. Cheers friends.
Our sentiments as well. Check out the Showdown we just did. You may really enjoy it. It was a livestream but we are releasing each match individually as well - first one is here:
m.th-cam.com/video/WTPNVjHK0lU/w-d-xo.html
Ehhh don’t put paintball in this category. Paintball is more betterer
@@jaymay7957more betterer? i don’t disagree but go learn some english then try to express an opinion
Whoever decided to create actual professional sports leagues with old school boys club and playground games is an absolute genius.
Homeboy pulled a hammy in air hockey!😂😂😂😂😂😂
"Clutching his hamstring" I've seen it all😂
This has to be one of the funniest things I’ve ever seen. I’ve seen torn ACL’s in disc golf and that’s understandable, but an injury in air hockey??? 🤣🤣🤣🫡
This can happen when athletes at the highest echelons of sporting push their bodies to the limits of human capacity
@@MPHshoots How are you confused? They use a lot of fast twitch movements and drive thrust through their legs. It's literally exactly how muscle injuries happen.. Literally look at the actions they're making in front of you and apply logic instead of reading the words air hockey and instantly assuming idiotic things.
Yeah those hammies haven’t got action in a while
this feeling like the superbowl now. very fun stuff. new sport to me. great job folks
Got introduced to those kinda sports with the dodgeball world championship and added chase tag, massage world championship (this one was relaxing af), air dodgeball, tug of war and fistball to the list.... something about those competitions is so inspiring, like the passion is electrifying
M A S S A G E championship...
whole thing had me surprisingly hooked! makes me not wanna overlook the air hockey table next time i see one
I think I need an anime of air hockey now
Props to Colin, he defended and attacked b4 my eyes could even see them.
Awesome video. Colin's transition game was so absurd -- I had to go back and watch portions of the match frame by frame to track his movement.
He’s a fast dude for sure! Quick twitch muscles are essential in being the best at Air Hockey. Also, it’s about intuitively understanding where the puck is moving so you can get out ahead of it.
First time viewer of professional air hockey. I’m fired up and about to run through a brick wall.
Lol
GG's to both players. Colin plays so fast it blows my mind.
The commentary in this video has me weak 😂😂
Did he really say the Jacob (red) was also in fantastic physical shape? 10:10
Whats so strange about that comment?
@@PlayuhFloodI’m guessing you’re Jacob
You may not like it but this is what fantastic physical shape for air hockey is.
A top notch specimen!
i mean look at everyone else 😂
To be fair this is the USA right? So Jacob is in the top 5% of fittest people in America.
Bleachers at Air Hockey! Awesome! Nice to hear it's still a thing.
This was my first time watching Air Hockey. What a game!
Glad you discovered us :)
Great job commentary! 👏
I learned of the existence of competitive air hockey less than 2 minutes ago
Welcome to our world 🌍 😎😎😎
Pulled a hammy in air hockey
lol, yeah, the guys do contort themselves super fast at times. You wouldn't think it would happen, but it's more physical than you realize with fast twitch muscles.
SALUDOS DESDE MEXICO 🇲🇽..ATTE. ANDRES ALEMANY. MANOS RAPIDAS, MULTITALENTO. LINDA NOCHE...!
WOWWW SOO CLOSE! GRATS BOTH
I don’t want to make a mistake: both these dudes are masters. But *at peak* Colin seems to possess an otherworldly, savant quality in how he constructs some shots. Jacob’s approach seems entirely different, playing more aggresively and therefore with more chances to score, but not as surgical.
They do play very different styles. That’s one of the most interesting things about high end Air Hockey. So much variation in styles and attacks.
Saw a reel on Instagram. Thats why I’m here
Great production !
The algorithm delivers once more
What a final! Great content
Agreed!
If my oponent were to loose his glasses, i would alow him to pick them up. I could not be happy winning this way
Time stamp?
@@JJ-hp6mb41:33
The final point
@@JJ-hp6mb 41:30
I'm guessing by that point that his glasses were becoming an obstacle for him anyway. He frequently adjusts them in the last game, so I'm thinking they were probably sweaty and falling off of his face as it was.
(very late new comment) yeah I stumbled onto this video and I gotta say compare to these guys my free games i play i would have no chance to go pro lol
😅
Wow never knew it was a thing.
I could actually compete.
I swear I just found ESPN 8
Where's Pepper Brooks?
Played a lot as a kid. No idea it was competitive.
I saw a short about professional air hockey and was immediately: "Yep, Im gonna watch the shit out of this the next few weeks"
Welcome to our World!
I honestly think I could compete at this game at a professional level. I have played a bunch but never seen the way that the professionals play, but now that I have I think I really have a shot at it
You have every chance to prove that. We offer an open $1000 challenge. Defeat the channel’s own Jacob Weissman in a 4 of 7 set and we will hand you $1000 cash. We get to record it and we promise to post it - win or lose. You can also join the community on Facebook and find player groups to join - The Centerline Pro Air Hockey Group.
This was like game 7 of the World Series and the Stanley Cup final moments… frikkin exhilarating
Didnt even know this was a thing. Had my heart pounding. Lol
How is posession determined after the ouck flies off the table? I cant seem to find a pattern. Sometimes it seems like it goes back to whoever had last controlled posession, but then other times it seems like it goes to the other person. But it doesnt alternate...
How does it work?
When a puck flies off, the player who gets possession is the one who made the last defensive strike on it. Whoever made the last offensive strike loses possession. Offensive and defensive strikes are determined by whether the mallet is moving forward (offensive) or sideways/backwards (defensive).
@@centerlineproairhockey sweet! Did not expect a reply, especially so quick. Thanks!
Imagine hitting the money line parlay on this
True Gentleman would let him pick up his glasses.
Both are dangerous in power
I've learned about this being a real thing just today. This is cool
Welcome aboard!
We need slo mo replay! Nm i see it now
How is this not on the level of Darts yet?
Because it's not a suitable for an audience. The puck moves so fast you don't see it when they shoot. Also, this get very repetitive after a while. :)
What size table are they playing on?
8' X 4' - which is the standard for competitive tables.
I pulled a groin at the darts regionals back in '93....so I can relate to the fellow in red.
I'm sold on it 🔥
I came from a hockey for you page
Awesome!
That’s right tough guy!
Never new they did pro air hockey until I came across one of these scrolling through shorts
What are the game rules? Does anyone know?
We know :)
First person to 7 points wins a game.
😬😬😬
@@centerlineproairhockey :))
This is fucking awesome
Holy shit I’m so invested. I wonder if Jacob could have held on if he kept his glasses (Jacob bias)
Welcome to our World!
Those who sometimes play at tournaments but never knew it was a professional sport
👇
Until now, I never knew about this being a Pro sport!
Welcome to our world!
How big and popular is air hockey against other sports? Or is it just like crokinole a sport which only popular in one country?
That "right wall over is necessary in the modern era" 😂
Truer words have never been spoken 😂😂😂
It's on espn 8, the ocho.
Onde existe este tipo de competição?
Este evento foi em Houston, Texas, nos Estados Unidos, mas há jogadores ativos em todo o mundo. Compartilhe os vídeos e saiba mais.
The crowd goes wild.
But honestly though.. This was pretty fun.
We agree :)
there’s no way his hammy cramped up in a air hockey game💀💀💀💀
W comments all around bro 😂😂😂😂
Where can i bet on this?
They should make tables a bit wider and longer
awesome! Colin is the best
So I’m 3 minutes into this and it seems like a parody video. But these guys are really talented so not 100% sure yet
lol I feel you. If you are new to our niche sport, I can see how it can give that vibe - especially with this early attempt at live streaming. More recent videos on our channel might give a bit different impression. Please check some of them out :)
I caught this on the Ocho a while back.
What a great point at 13:28!!!
This is pretty cool but Foosball is the best and the top players don’t mess around.
foosball's the devil
I'm too invested after seeing a clip on yt shorts
Welcome to our world 😎
Not sure how I got here but I’m not mad
Where is he at I'm coming for the title.
When you say "world" championship, how many countries participated?
World championship means that anyone, from anywhere, can participate.
Whether there are contestants from 1 or 100 countries is irrelevant.
@@tappajaav undeniable. I'm just interested in how widespread this game is.
@@SteveDorrans Fair enough.
so what countries participated?
All countries but only Americans play it lol, I actually think there’s been 2 times in air hockey history where a non American won
I don’t know how I got here? But I’m never leaving. 💯💯
Welcome to our World!
Sooooo good. 🙏🏽🙏🏽
No way this is what pros look like. I thought they would have more advanced techniques. Like is this new? Like did being pro at this just become a thing?
We have a standing challenge - you win $1000 cash by defeating Jacob Weissman a set 4 of 7 games. We would genuinely love to find a great player no one in the Air Hockey world ever knew existed. Be that one!
@@centerlineproairhockeyI want him next. Where is this located
@@tallabandz23 Come to Houston. We will record you playing a match against Jacob. Win or lose, we will post it. If you win, you get $1000 cash.
love love love this gauntlet drop@@centerlineproairhockey
What exactly were you expecting them to do? Ever notice nba players don’t do moves like the Harlem globetrotters? It’s because fancy moves often look pretty but aren’t practical
He's clutching his right hamstring. Holy shit that's a crazy sport
Out here catching hammy pulls in the mean game of air hockey
Gotta hydrate! 😜
What a brave tough man. To continue to play with a hammy injury. Man I thought Isiah Thomas playing and scoring over 20 points in one period on a broken ankle in NBA playoffs was something. MAN!!! Dude is a hero!
But, you enjoyed watching it. 🙂
Where’s the next event I got next
Join us on Facebook ~ Centerline Pro Air Hockey ~ connect with our community and find out more 😎
Dude i had no idea this was a thing
Holy smokes, so… only one more month until we get to see this again?!
The battle approaches!
….i wanna be apart of this how do i be apart of this
Join us on Facebook at Centerline Pro Air Hockey Group. You can find players in your area or get help starting a group. Also find out about the events!
True athletes right here their training routine must be intense
You have no idea! It’s rigorous beyond comprehension 🤪
Can't remember Jacob's Dad's name, but I remember he won every national--- until he got married! Lol!.
I won one more after marriage :). Jacob was in my wife’s womb listening to the clack of the puck.
First tennis now air hockey. Bring it on algorithm.
And....you are welcome 😂
If you send knucklebusters, the goals keep getting easier
That only works against beginners who don’t hold the mallet correct. 😎
I expected a trophy but it has a belt, even better
Brought to you by ESPN-8 "The Ocho"
Actually we were on The Ocho. 😂
I watch this only to bet my friends at school because we have an air hockey table
No better reason to learn how to win than to crush your friends 🤣
There seemed to be a few times where Colin's shirt may have made contact with the table surface, and changed the play. Is it time to implement a roadbike racer like outfit requirement? Just kidding.
As long as it doesn’t touch the puck it’s ok.
@@centerlineproairhockey The level of skill that these people have, really take this from a "game" to a "sport". I've always enjoyed seeing people who are doing things at a level that is so far above what a typical person doing the thing is.
Who else got this randomly recommended, and initially thought the blue shirt dude was one of the competitors??
2:08 dang, dangerous spectator sport!!!
How sure are you that he wasn't? 😜
You really need to put a flashing lights warning on this
Or maybe a warning that says “extremely fast exciting action!” 😉
Question: does this game have a room for foul or cheating?
Fouls exist. You can not put your mallet on top of the puck to stop it. Whoever makes the last offensive strike on the puck before it flies off commits a foul and possession goes to the opponent. You can not strike a puck if it is fully across the centerline. You can not touch the puck with anything other than your mallet. All these are fouls.
Did that dude just strain his hamstring playing air hockey?!?🤣🤣🤣
What do you do for a living? Oh I'm a professional air hockey commentator 😂
You cut me to the quick...😩
Bro stretched his leg like he was playing in UCL😂
It’s so weird I was suggested this. I was playing air hockey last night with my wife for the first time in five years. And I wondered what it’s like to be a champion at this game, and here’s the video. Wtf
We are waiting and watching 😀 - You are welcome!
Gotta stay hydrated
😂😂😂
“Awh dude, nah it’s the hammy!”
😂