[align=center][b][size=16]New Year 2048 - 2049[/size][/b][/align]
Advanced Flying I & II
[align=center][b][size=16]New Year 2048 - 2049[/size][/b][/align]
[b]Reminder...[/b]
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Broom Commands [ ] Mounting [ ] Developing a Broom Bond [ ]
Lesson One
Landon walked onto the field for his third class of the year. He was looking forward to meeting all the first years. He wanted to leave them with a lasting impression and hopefully he'd have some enjoyable students that would want to continue into the advanced classes. As the first year students started to come onto the field Landon smiled. [color=#273BE2][b]"Good afternoon everyone, I hope you’re enjoying Hogwarts so far. I'm Professor Price and I'll be your flying instructor for the year and for those who wish to continue on into the advanced flying classes."[/b][/color] he told them brightly.
[color=#273BE2][b]"Before we get into introductions I'd like to inform you about some class rules. Don't worry they aren't that bad. All I ask of you is to come prepared and on time for class. Listen to instruction and no horsing around. If I say I want your feel to stay on the ground I expect you do is. The last thing I want is someone getting hurt and I'm sure you don't want that either."[/b][/color] He said looking over the sea of students. [color=#273BE2][b]"Lastly wands aren't needed so they can remain in your bags. Aside from that have fun and try your best. I assure you, that your hard work and effort will pay off." [/b][/color]Landon added with a smile.
[color=#273BE2][b]"Now, as I have each of you come over and grab a broom I’d like you to introduce yourselves. I'd like you to tell me your names, houses, and something interesting about yourself."[/b][/color] Landon instructed.
First line subject to change with each year...
Landon had to say he certainly had a good group of students based on what they had to say.
Once everyone got there brooms, Landon got to addressing the class. [color=#273BE2][b]“Nice to meet all of you.”[/b][/color] He said to grab their attention back to him. [color=#273BE2][b]“So to start the class off we’re going to work on the basic command to fly any broom, the up command. To do that, we’re going to start by laying each of your brooms on the ground.” [/b][/color]He instructed doing so himself.
[color=#273BE2][b]"Now standing next to your brooms, hold your right hand above the broom and say up. Make sure to say it clearly and with feeling behind it."[/b][/color] Landon told them before saying it clearly like he meant it. [color=#273BE2][b] "Up.”[/b][/color] He said catching the broom as it came up to his hand. [color=#273BE2][b]“You want to say it and mean it."[/b][/color] Landon added knowing flying wasn’t for everyone and fear tended to make getting a broom to listen more difficult.
Lesson Two
Landon watched as his students worked on getting their brooms to them. Some were doing quite well with getting the broom to follow their basic command. However there were others that were struggling. [color=#273BE2][b]“For those having difficulty, don’t get frustrated. It does take time for some. Flying isn’t easy for everyone. The important thing is you keep trying.”[/b][/color] He told them. It was a little added encouragement for those who needed it. Landon always preferred keeping things on the positive side.
Giving them a few more seconds to get things in order, Landon continued on with the lesson. [color=#273BE2][b]“Now once you have a hold of your broom, we’re going to mount it.”[/b] [/color]He told them. [color=#273BE2][b]“I want you to grip the broom tight. We don’t want to slide off our brooms now do we?” [/b][/color]He added with a smile.
Lesson Three
Landon was pretty sure that his class would be able to pull this off. He had a good bunch of kids this year that he knew would be able to do it. [color=#273BE2][b] “Good afternoon class, today we will be learning how to stand on our brooms.”[/b][/color] He told them. [color=#273BE2][b]“So like always come get a broom if you don’t have one and listen up.”[/b][/color] He instructed with a smile.[color=#273BE2][b] “It requires a great deal of balance so for this class we’ll start with simply hovering, after that we'll move onto actual movement while maintaining balance.” [/b][/color]Landon added. [color=#273BE2][b]“Now, holding onto your broom with both hands, position one foot on your broom in front of you, from there keep a steady balance and place your other foot behind that one.”[/b][/color] He explained, while doing so he demonstrated along with his words. [color=#273BE2][b]“When you’re sure you have a good firm balance let go and then you can straighten yourself up.”[/b][/color] he finished standing on his broom as it hovered above the ground. [color=#273BE2][b]“Now, have at it and take your time this isn’t a competition.”[/b][/color] He added hoping they would keep that in mind.
Quidditch Basics [ ] Broom Barrel Rolls [ ] Standing on your broom [ ]
Lesson One
Landon walked onto the field for his second class of the year. He was looking forward to seeing what students would be continuing into his advanced class. It was always interesting to see. He wanted to leave them with a lasting impression and hopefully he'd have good number of students. As students started to come onto the field Landon smiled. [color=#273BE2][b]"Good afternoon everyone, I hope your first week back has been going well so far. For those of you how don't remember I'm Professor Price."[/b][/color] he told them brightly. [color=#273BE2][b]"Reminder of the class rules. All I ask is that you come prepared and on time for class. Listen to instruction and no horsing around. The last thing I want is someone getting hurt and I'm sure you don't want that either."[/b][/color] He said looking over the sea of students. [color=#273BE2][b]"Lastly wands aren't needed so they can remain in your bags. Aside from that have fun and try your best. I assure you, that your hard work and effort will pay off." [/b][/color]Landon added with a smile.
[color=#273BE2][b]"Now, for the rest of today we will be discussing our first topic, which is the basics of Quidditch. So sadly that means no flying today. Since I’m guessing most if not all of you know about Quidditch this will be a bit of review. Even so I hope all for you brought something to write with so you can take notes. If not I can provide you with such.”[/b][/color] Landon told the class as he held up some parchment and self-inking quills. [color=#273BE2][b]“So the game set up is, two teams play against one another and each team consists of three Chasers, two Beaters, a Keeper, and a Seeker. Now as you probably all know the Chasers shoot the Quaffle into the three goal posts, while the Keeper guards the goal posts. The Beaters keep the bludgers from hitting their teammates and hit them towards the other team’s players. Lastly we have the Seeker whose job is to catch the Golden Snitch.” [/b][/color]He continued as he looked at his class.
[color=#273BE2][b]"For those that do not know, this ball here is a Quaffle."[/b][/color] Landon said holding the red ball up to show them.[color=#273BE2][b] "The cannon ball like ones are the bludgers, those would be the ones trying to get out of the chest at the moment.”[/b][/color] He told them with a chuckle. [color=#273BE2][b]“As for the snitch that's this one." [/b][/color]He added pulling out the golden snitch and holding it between two fingers. [color=#273BE2][b]"This ball usually wins you the game. As for right now it might look pretty but it's extremely fast and impossible to spot once it gets moving."[/b][/color] He assured them.
[color=#273BE2][b]“Clearly the object of the game is to score more points than the other team. Each successful goal with the Quaffle is ten points and the snitch is one hundred and fifty points. Lastly once the snitch is caught the game is over. Also for those that don’t know, there are no substitutions in the game unless someone is knocked out, or it has been over a certain time period without the snitch being caught.” [/b][/color]Landon finished. [color=#273BE2][b]“Now if you have any questions ask away if not you are dismissed. Next week we’ll be learning a flying technique so bring your brooms if you got have one.” [/b][/color]
Lesson Two
[color=#273BE2][b]“Good afternoon class. Today is the day you’ve all been waiting for because we will be learning how to do a barrel roll on our brooms. So if you don’t have one I suggest coming up and taking a broom please.”[/b][/color] Landon instructed as he waited for everyone present to grab a broom before starting. [color=#273BE2][b]“Alright, before we all go flying around I don’t want anyone having to take a trip to the hospital wing so listen up.” [/b][/color]He told them before continuing. [color=#273BE2][b]“A barrel roll is a roll going from side to side for the purpose of avoiding an object, while continuing on a straight path. In order to do this safely, you keep a firm grip on your broom and lock your feet and legs together, before you lean over with enough force to spin all the way around. It doesn’t take much.” [/b][/color]Landon explained.
[color=#273BE2][b]“Now I’ll demonstrate and then you all can have at it.” [/b][/color]Landon told them as he got onto his broom. Pushing off the ground he circled around before going in a straight path. Locking himself to his broom Landon leaned over to his side with enough force to spin all the way around until he was back upright before coming to a complete stop. [color=#273BE2][b]"So who wants to give it a shot?" [/b][/color]
Lesson Three
Landon was pretty sure that his class would be able to pull this off. He had a good bunch of kids this year that he knew would be able to do it. [color=#273BE2][b] “Good afternoon class, today we will be learning how to stand on our brooms.”[/b][/color] He told them. [color=#273BE2][b]“So like always come get a broom if you don’t have one and listen up.”[/b][/color] He instructed with a smile.[color=#273BE2][b] “It requires a great deal of balance so for this class we’ll start with simply hovering, after that we'll move onto actual movement while maintaining balance.” [/b][/color]Landon added. [color=#273BE2][b]“Now, holding onto your broom with both hands, position one foot on your broom in front of you, from there keep a steady balance and place your other foot behind that one.”[/b][/color] He explained, while doing so he demonstrated along with his words. [color=#273BE2][b]“When you’re sure you have a good firm balance let go and then you can straighten yourself up.”[/b][/color] he finished standing on his broom as it hovered above the ground. [color=#273BE2][b]“Now, have at it and take your time this isn’t a competition.”[/b][/color] He added hoping they would keep that in mind.
Beater Practice [ ] Seeker Practice [ ] Keeper Practice [ ] Chaser Practice [ ]
Lesson One
Landon walked onto the field for his third year class. He hoped the students would enjoy this year more than last. He’d be teaching them everything they would need to know to play Quidditch and for some, make them into professionals. It was a tough job but someone had to do it. Landon knew just about everything there was to know about Quidditch, so it was only fitting for him to want them to know just as much.
As the students started to come onto the field Landon smiled. [color=#273BE2][b]"Good morning class, it's good to see you back again and I hope your first week back has been going well so far."[/b][/color] he told them brightly. [color=#273BE2][b]"Just a quick reminder on the rules before we get started, come to class on time and prepared to have fun and do your best. No horsing around and please leave your wands in your bags."[/b][/color] Landon quickly skimmed over. [color=#273BE2][b]"Now, this year we will be covering all the positions in Quidditch. For today we will be starting off with the position of Beater. So what can you guys tell me about it?"[/b][/color] he asked curiously wondering what his class already knew.
??? [color=#273BE2][b]"A beater's job is in fact to hit bludgers at the opposing team to make it more difficult for them, as well as to protect their own teammates from incoming bludgers. There are two beaters on each team and they are known to be the ones most hit by bludgers, whether it's by being aimed at or missing their target."[/b][/color] Landon explained.
[color=#273BE2][b]“Now, I’m sure you don’t want to just sit and listen to one giant lecture on how playing Beater works. Besides I find the best way to learn is to try it for yourself.” [/b][/color]Landon told them with a small smirk. [color=#273BE2][b]“So today I’m giving you a change to try it out for yourselves. For those who already know how to play Beater think of this as practice. I promise our next topic will be something you’ve never done less you’ve played any other position.”[/b] [/color]He said knowing it would be boring for those who already knew but they could at least help their classmates if they wanted too.
Landon then handed out the Beater bats and brooms to anyone who needed them.[color=#273BE2] [b]“Now before I release the bludgers on you I’m going to explain how this works. Line the Beater bat up with the incoming bludger, and give a good swing at an angle that will get it to go in the direction you want it to go.”[/b] [/color]He explained. [color=#273BE2][b]“You are all aiming at those targets there, so good luck and most importantly have fun. As mentioned before, with playing Beater you take a big risk of being hit, but do not worry if that happens. I’ll be casting the softening charm to insure you don’t get injured during class.” [/b][/color]Landon assured them hoping they’d go out there and just have some fun.
[b]Rules:[/b] [i]Same as [url=http://www.gaiaonline.com/guilds/viewtopic.php?page=1&t=19828923#268959935]Quidditch Rules [/url] Dice roll 3 or lower you lose a life (In this case you won't take a life) Dice roll + Modifiers if higher then targets AC = Hit (In this case - [b]Targets AC is 13[/b])
[b]Skills:[/b] If you already have skills - use the skills you have If you don't have skills click the link provided --> [url=http://www.gaiaonline.com/guilds/viewtopic.php?t=23586485]Here[/url] and pick your skills.[/i]
[color=#273BE2][b]OOC:[/b][/color] [i]If you have any questions just let me know. Note : You may try to hit the target as many times as you like and you don't have to wait the six hours as you are hitting dumb targets.[/i]
Lesson Two
Landon liked what he saw during the last class. They were a good bunch of students when it came to targeting things. However, now they'd be dealing with the snitch an evasive little ball that was down near impossible to see. Landon knew full well that catching the golden ball was a challenge and a real challenge at that. As he waited for his class to arrive he thought about the position they would be going over.
[color=#273BE2][b]“Good morning class. Last we covered the position of Beater. Today however we will be learning the position of Seeker.” [/b][/color]Landon told the class. [color=#273BE2][b]“The Seeker has only one sole purpose in the game of Quidditch.”[/b][/color] He explained. [color=#273BE2][b]“Now can anyone tell me what that is and why it’s one of the most important jobs?” [/b][/color]he asked the class. It was an easy question but it got them involved before working on the practical.
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[color=#273BE2][b]"Now this is the golden snitch as you probably all know from playing or watching the game."[/b][/color] he said taking out the golden ball and holding it between his fingers showing it around. [color=#273BE2][b]"Your task as I stated before is to find and catch it. Now, I don't expect you to all be expert Seekers just do your best. So as long as you try you'll be given credit for your effort."[/b][/color] Landon told them. [color=#273BE2][b]"So go get on your brooms and have fun."[/b][/color] he added as he let go of the snitch and let it fly off.
[b]Rules:[/b] [i]Same as [url=http://www.gaiaonline.com/guilds/viewtopic.php?page=1&t=19828923#268959935]Quidditch Rules [/url] Dice roll + Modifiers if 19 or higher = snitch spotted Dice roll + Modifiers if 22 or higher = snitch catch[/i]
Lesson Three
Landon was excited for this lesson. Why? Because he was teaching his third years how to play the position he grew up playing. When they came in, he went straight to it with a smile beaming on his face. [color=#273BE2][b]"Hello class, today I have two positions we're going to be covering Chaser and Keeper. Why put the two together? Well I figure since they are largely related to one another it's only fitting."[/b] [/color]he explained.
[color=#273BE2][b]"Now, who can tell me about either position? Any takers…?" [/b][/color]Landon asked curiously. You could tell that he was overly enthusiastic about this particular lecture today. Almost made you wonder if he played one of the positions they were discussing. Either way Landon was always his happiest teaching the class during this time.
Multiple Students
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[color=#273BE2][b]“Now, today we’re going to divide the class up and try our luck at playing both positions. So to start ??? you’ll be trying Chaser, and ??? you’ll be trying Keeper. Keep it even no gaining up on each other and have fun. We’ll switch half way through.”[/b][/color] Landon explained leaving his class to it. He’d deal with anyone who came in late.
[b]Rules:[/b] [i]Same as [url=http://www.gaiaonline.com/guilds/viewtopic.php?page=1&t=19828923#268959935]Quidditch Rules [/url] Dice roll + Modifiers - Highest number to score / save Dice roll + Modifiers if higher then targets AC = Steal (For Chasers) [/i]
[color=#273BE2][b]OOC:[/b][/color] [i]Note : When there's only one Chaser you don't have to post 3 times to get to the goal, you can just throw it. (Like practicing hoops)[/i]
One Student
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[color=#273BE2][b]“Now, usually this class I'd divide the class into Chasers and Keepers, but since you're the only one here that won't be happening. So I'll have you try your luck shooting hoops against me.”[/b][/color] Landon explained before adding. [color=#273BE2][b]"Don't worry I'll go easy and if someone else shows up will deal with it then. For now try out Chaser and we’ll switch positions through the class." [/b][/color]He’d deal with anyone who came in late if anyone did so.
Tossing ??? the quaffle, Landon got on a broom of his own and got in front of the hoops. Waiting for [color=red]him/her[/color] to try [color=red]his/her[/color] luck at scoring against him. He didn't plan on going hard on [color=red]him/her [/color]but hey if he/she scored he'd be impressed.
[b]Rules:[/b] [i]Same as [url=http://www.gaiaonline.com/guilds/viewtopic.php?page=1&t=19828923#268959935]Quidditch Rules [/url] Dice roll + Modifiers - Highest number to score / save Dice roll + Modifiers if higher then targets AC = Steal (For Chasers)[/i]
[color=#273BE2][b]OOC:[/b][/color] [i]Note : When playing Chaser you can just throw the quaffle and skip posting 3 times to get to the goal. (Like practicing hoops)[/i]
