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A '''Quaffle''' is a ball used in the [[Wizarding world|wizarding]] game of [[Quidditch]]. It is approximately the size of a [[football]].<ref name="poa8">{{POA|B|8}}</ref>-- twelve inches in diameter. It is a red, leather-covered ball used as the main object of play, and is the only one out of the three ball-types that is practically immobile. The three [[Chaser]]s carry and pass the Quaffle to their opponent's goal hoops, where they try to score points by throwing it through one of the three rings. Each time it passes through the hoops, the scoring team gains ten points.
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A '''Quaffle''' is a ball used in the [[Wizarding world|wizarding]] game of [[Quidditch]]. It is approximately the size of a [[football]].<ref name="poa8">{{POA|B|8}}</ref> When a [[Chaser]] used it to score once, they earn ten points for their team.
   
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==Description==
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Quaffles must be thrown into the goal hoops in order to score, failing to do so (like carrying through the goal hoop) commits a [[Haversacking]] foul. Also, [[Keeper]] must defend the Quaffle from the front of the ring and not the back (a [[Flacking]] foul).
  
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[[File:Quaffle.jpg|250px|thumb|[[Oliver Wood]] holding a Quaffle in [[1991]]]]
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Twelve inches in diameter. It is a red, leather-covered ball used as the main object of play, and is the only one out of the three ball-types that is practically immobile. The three [[Chaser]]s carry and pass the Quaffle to their opponent's goal hoops, where they try to score points by throwing it through one of the three rings. Each time it passes through the hoops, the scoring team gains ten points.
   
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Quaffles must be thrown into the goal hoops in order to score, failing to do so (like carrying through the goal hoop) commits a [[Haversacking]] foul. Also, the [[Keeper]] must defend the goal hoops from the front of the ring and not the back (a [[Flacking]] foul).
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==History of the Quaffle==
  
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[[File:Quaffle Evolution.jpg|thumb|250px|left|The evolution of the Quaffle; to the left are two ancient Quaffles, one containing a strap and other containing finger holes; to the right is the Pennifold Quaffle.]]
  
   
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==History==
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According to the entries in [[Gertie Keddle]]'s [[Gertie Keddle's diary|diary]], the Quaffle was the first ball used in the early form of Quidditch played at [[Queerditch Marsh]]. Originally, the ball was not enchanted, and made of patched leather with a strap attached to it to allow players to throw and catch it one handed. Some Quaffles had finger holes instead of the strap, rather like a [[Muggle]] bowling ball, or a coconut.
  
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[[File:Quaffle Evolution.jpg|250px|thumb|left|The evolution of the Quaffle; to the left are two ancient Quaffles, one containing a strap and other containing finger holes; to the right is the Pennifold Quaffle]]
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According to the entries in [[Gertie Keddle]]'s [[Gertie Keddle's diary|diary]], the Quaffle was the first ball used in the early form of Quidditch played at [[Queerditch Marsh]]. Originally, the ball was not enchanted, and made of patched leather with a strap attached to it to allow players to throw and catch it one handed. Some Quaffles had finger holes instead of the strap, rather like a [[Non-magic people|Muggle]] bowling ball, or a coconut.
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In [[1711]], the Quaffle was changed to its current scarlet colour, after a match played in heavy rain made it indistinguishable from the muddy ground. Shortly after, the [[Wizards|witch]] [[Daisy Pennifold]] came up with the idea of [[Aresto Momentum|enchanting]] the Quaffle so that it dropped to the ground slower than normal. Chasers were complaining of having to dive to the ground to retrieve a dropped ball, and the new enchantment gave the Chasers time to retrieve the ball while still in the air. The ball became known as the Pennifold Quaffle, a term that is still used today.
  
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[[File:QuaffleWU.png|thumb|The Quaffle]]
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In [[1711]], the Quaffle was changed to its current scarlet colour, after a match played in heavy rain made it indistinguishable from the muddy ground. Shortly after, the [[Wizardkind|witch]] [[Daisy Pennifold]] came up with the idea of [[Slowing Charm|enchanting]] the Quaffle so that it dropped to the ground slower than normal. Chasers were complaining of having to dive to the ground to retrieve a dropped ball, and the new enchantment gave the Chasers time to retrieve the ball while still in the air. The ball became known as the [[Pennifold Quaffle]], a term that is still used today.
   
 
In [[1875]], [[Gripping Charm]]s were discovered, allowing the players to hold onto the Quaffle without using a strap or finger holes.
  
In [[1875]], [[Gripping Charm]]s were discovered, allowing the players to hold onto the Quaffle without using a strap or finger holes.
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==Fouls==
  
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[[Quaffle-pocking]] was a common foul that consisted of altering the Quaffle somehow, such as poking holes in it to make it fall faster or zigzag. Only [[Chaser]]s could commit this foul.
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[[Quaffle-pocking]] is a common foul that consists of altering the Quaffle somehow, such as poking holes in it to make it fall faster or zigzag. Only [[Chaser]]s can commit this foul.
   
 
==Behind the scenes==
  
==Behind the scenes==
 
*{{WWHP}} sells a foam replica of a Quaffle.
  
*{{WWHP}} sells a foam replica of a Quaffle.
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===Translations===
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*Catalan: ''Bomba'' ("bomb")
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*Chinese (PRC): ''鬼飞球 {{c|Gui fei qiu}}'' ("Flying Ghost Ball")
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*Chinese (Taiwan): ''快浮''
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*Croatian: ''balun''
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*Czech: ''Camrál''
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*Danish: ''Tromler'' ("steamroller")
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*Dutch: ''Slurk''
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*Estonian: ''pomma''
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*Faroese: ''Bjølga''
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*Finnish: ''Kaato''
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*French: ''Souafle''
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*German: ''Quaffel''
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*Greek, Ancient: ''κολοφῶν''
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*Greek, Modern: ''κόκκινη μπάλα'' ("red ball")
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*Hebrew: ''קואפל''
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*Hindi: तूफ़ान ''tūph.ān''
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*Hungarian: ''kvaff''
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*Icelandic: ''tromla''
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*Irish: ''Cuaifeal''
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*Italian: ''Pluffa''
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*Japanese: ''クアッフル {{c|kuaffuru}}''
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*Latin: ''Quaffle''
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*Lithuanian:'' Kritlys''
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*Norwegian: ''sluff''
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*Polish: ''kafel''
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*Portuguese (Portugal): ''Quaffle''
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*Portuguese (Brazil): ''Goles''
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*Romanian: ''Balon'' ("ball")
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*Russian: ''Квоффл {{c|kvoffl}}''
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*Serbian: ''Квафл {{c|kvafl}}''
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*Slovak: ''Prehadzovačka''
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*Slovenian: ''lokl''
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*Spanish: ''quaffle''
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*Swedish: ''Klonken''
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*Ukrainian: ''квафел {{c|kvafel}}''
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*Welsh: ''Llyncill''
 
==Appearances==
  
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[[File:Quaffle.jpg|thumb|right|250px|[[Oliver Wood]] holding a Quaffle]]
  
 
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==Notes and references==
  
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Revision as of 07:05, 23 June 2020

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At least some content in this article is derived from information featured in: Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery & Harry Potter: Wizards Unite.
As such, spoilers will be present within the article.

A Quaffle is a ball used in the wizarding game of Quidditch. It is approximately the size of a football.[1] When a Chaser used it to score once, they earn ten points for their team.

Description

Quaffle

Oliver Wood holding a Quaffle in 1991

Twelve inches in diameter. It is a red, leather-covered ball used as the main object of play, and is the only one out of the three ball-types that is practically immobile. The three Chasers carry and pass the Quaffle to their opponent's goal hoops, where they try to score points by throwing it through one of the three rings. Each time it passes through the hoops, the scoring team gains ten points.

Quaffles must be thrown into the goal hoops in order to score, failing to do so (like carrying through the goal hoop) commits a Haversacking foul. Also, the Keeper must defend the goal hoops from the front of the ring and not the back (a Flacking foul).

History

Quaffle Evolution

The evolution of the Quaffle; to the left are two ancient Quaffles, one containing a strap and other containing finger holes; to the right is the Pennifold Quaffle

According to the entries in Gertie Keddle's diary, the Quaffle was the first ball used in the early form of Quidditch played at Queerditch Marsh. Originally, the ball was not enchanted, and made of patched leather with a strap attached to it to allow players to throw and catch it one handed. Some Quaffles had finger holes instead of the strap, rather like a Muggle bowling ball, or a coconut.

QuaffleWU

The Quaffle

In 1711, the Quaffle was changed to its current scarlet colour, after a match played in heavy rain made it indistinguishable from the muddy ground. Shortly after, the witch Daisy Pennifold came up with the idea of enchanting the Quaffle so that it dropped to the ground slower than normal. Chasers were complaining of having to dive to the ground to retrieve a dropped ball, and the new enchantment gave the Chasers time to retrieve the ball while still in the air. The ball became known as the Pennifold Quaffle, a term that is still used today.

In 1875, Gripping Charms were discovered, allowing the players to hold onto the Quaffle without using a strap or finger holes.

Fouls

Quaffle-pocking is a common foul that consists of altering the Quaffle somehow, such as poking holes in it to make it fall faster or zigzag. Only Chasers can commit this foul.

Behind the scenes

Translations

  • Catalan: Bomba ("bomb")
  • Chinese (PRC): 鬼飞球 (Gui fei qiu) ("Flying Ghost Ball")
  • Chinese (Taiwan): 快浮
  • Croatian: balun
  • Czech: Camrál
  • Danish: Tromler ("steamroller")
  • Dutch: Slurk
  • Estonian: pomma
  • Faroese: Bjølga
  • Finnish: Kaato
  • French: Souafle
  • German: Quaffel
  • Greek, Ancient: κολοφῶν
  • Greek, Modern: κόκκινη μπάλα ("red ball")
  • Hebrew: קואפל
  • Hindi: तूफ़ान tūph.ān
  • Hungarian: kvaff
  • Icelandic: tromla
  • Irish: Cuaifeal
  • Italian: Pluffa
  • Japanese: クアッフル (kuaffuru)
  • Latin: Quaffle
  • Lithuanian: Kritlys
  • Norwegian: sluff
  • Polish: kafel
  • Portuguese (Portugal): Quaffle
  • Portuguese (Brazil): Goles
  • Romanian: Balon ("ball")
  • Russian: Квоффл (kvoffl)
  • Serbian: Квафл (kvafl)
  • Slovak: Prehadzovačka
  • Slovenian: lokl
  • Spanish: quaffle
  • Swedish: Klonken
  • Ukrainian: квафел (kvafel)
  • Welsh: Llyncill

Appearances

Notes and references

  1. ↑ Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, Chapter 8 (Flight of the Fat Lady)
Game of Quidditch
Quidditch pitch
Officials: Quidditch referee
Player positions: Beater • Chaser • Keeper • Seeker
Playing equipment: Beater's bat • Bludger • Broomstick • Golden Snitch • Quaffle
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