This is where the famous Wizard sport; Quidditch, takes place.
The pitch is also used for the try outs, training, and just flying around.
-Madam Hooch Appears-
Hello there!
Quidditch is the National Wizard's game. So I thought I'd teach you the rules!
Okay, there are 4 balls in the game. But there are 3 types.
There is the Quaffle, it's large and red, about the size of a soccer ball, used to score goals.
Then there's the Bludgers: Two in a game, black. Slightly smaller than a Quaffle, fly around trying to knock players off their brooms. And the Golden Snitch: Most important ball in the game. Gold, tiny, the size of a golf ball with wings, very fast and hard to catch.
Okay, now you know the balls, let's talk about the players.
There are 7 to play at any one time for each team. First there are 3 Chasers. They throw the Quaffle to each other and try to score goals. The Keeper guards the 3 goal-hoops, only one Keeper per team. Beaters use a sort of club and try to knock the Bludgers towards the other team, there are two Beaters. And the Seeker, he, or she, flies around and tries to catch the Golden Snitch.
Then there are some basic rules:
There is no time limit in Quidditch, the longest game ever was 3 months, the game only ends when the Snitch is caught. Each goal scored by a Chaser is worth 10 points. Penalty shots are given when you get fouled, EG. attacking another player. Catching the golden Snitch is worth 150 points, and ends the game. Wands are allowed on the pitch, but you may not use them against another player, or their brooms.
So there you are. The rules, regulations, etc. of Quidditch. What will the future hold for Quidditch at Hogwarts? Will there be better, faster, stronger brooms?
Will the rules change? Who knows what Hogwarts has in store for Quidditch....
The pitch is also used for the try outs, training, and just flying around.
-Madam Hooch Appears-
Hello there!
Quidditch is the National Wizard's game. So I thought I'd teach you the rules!
Okay, there are 4 balls in the game. But there are 3 types.
There is the Quaffle, it's large and red, about the size of a soccer ball, used to score goals.
Then there's the Bludgers: Two in a game, black. Slightly smaller than a Quaffle, fly around trying to knock players off their brooms. And the Golden Snitch: Most important ball in the game. Gold, tiny, the size of a golf ball with wings, very fast and hard to catch.
Okay, now you know the balls, let's talk about the players.
There are 7 to play at any one time for each team. First there are 3 Chasers. They throw the Quaffle to each other and try to score goals. The Keeper guards the 3 goal-hoops, only one Keeper per team. Beaters use a sort of club and try to knock the Bludgers towards the other team, there are two Beaters. And the Seeker, he, or she, flies around and tries to catch the Golden Snitch.
Then there are some basic rules:
There is no time limit in Quidditch, the longest game ever was 3 months, the game only ends when the Snitch is caught. Each goal scored by a Chaser is worth 10 points. Penalty shots are given when you get fouled, EG. attacking another player. Catching the golden Snitch is worth 150 points, and ends the game. Wands are allowed on the pitch, but you may not use them against another player, or their brooms.
So there you are. The rules, regulations, etc. of Quidditch. What will the future hold for Quidditch at Hogwarts? Will there be better, faster, stronger brooms?
Will the rules change? Who knows what Hogwarts has in store for Quidditch....
