This article will cover the history and rules of Quidditch, positions, and how to play Quidditch. Just to note this is the real life version of the game, not the fantasy version!
Quidditch is a sport that combines elements of soccer, basketball, and hockey, and is played on broomsticks. It was first created in the fictional world of Harry Potter, but has since been adapted into a real-life sport. If you’re looking for a fun, fast-paced, and exciting sport that will get your heart pumping, then quidditch is the perfect choice for you.
History of this Mystical Sport
Quidditch was first invented by J.K. Rowling in her series of books; Harry Potter. The sport was played by the students of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. In 2005, a group of students at Middlebury College in Vermont decided to bring the game to the real world, and created the first official game of Quidditch. Since then, the sport has grown in popularity all over the world.
Brief Overview of Quidditch
Quidditch is played on a field that is similar in size to a soccer field. There are three hoops on either end of the field. The aim of the game is to score points by throwing a ball called the quaffle through one of the hoops. Each team has seven players on the field at a time, including three chasers, two beaters, a keeper, and a seeker.
Equipment Needed to Play
To play quidditch, you will need a broomstick, a quaffle, two bludgers, and a snitch. The broomstick can be any type of stick that you can straddle, but it’s recommended that you use a broom made for the sport or a PVC pipe broom. The quaffle is a small, red, leather ball that is thrown through the hoops. The bludgers are dodgeballs that are used by the beaters to disrupt the other team. The snitch is a tennis ball that is tucked into a sock and worn by the snitch runner.
Players and Positions
Each quidditch team has seven players on the field at a time. The three chasers are responsible for scoring points. The two beaters use bludgers to disrupt the other team’s players. The keeper defends the hoops, and the seeker chases after the snitch. Each player must keep hold of their broomstick with one hand at all times.
Types of Fouls in Quidditch
In quidditch, there are a number of different types of fouls that can be called. These include things like physical contact, unsportsmanlike conduct, and using an illegal broomstick. If a player commits a foul, they may be given a yellow card, which is a warning, or a red card, which results in them being removed from the game.
Scoring System of the Game
Scoring in quidditch is fairly simple. Each time a chaser throws the quaffle through one of the hoops, their team earns 10 points. If the seeker catches the snitch, their team earns 30 points and the game ends. The team with the most points at the end of the game is declared the winner.
Quidditch is a fun and exciting sport that combines elements of soccer, basketball, and hockey. It’s a great way to get some exercise, meet new people, and have a good time.
If you loved this blog on the rules of Quidditch check out our take on another sport featured in the HP books; Chess! Or, wait around and you might see the fantasy versoin of Quidditch’s rules uploaded.
