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00:00As young witches and wizards, we all dream about soaring through the sky like our favorite
00:16heroes.
00:17When it comes to Quidditch, we've all wondered, do I have what it takes to be the next Quidditch
00:27star, to beat my toughest opponents, to keep my composure when it matters most, to chase
00:45my dreams at any price, to seek glory for my team, because someday that dream could
00:55become a reality.
01:04And the road won't always be easy, but if you just keep getting back on your broom,
01:23and trust in your teammates, Quidditch is magic.
01:31So ask yourself again, do you have what it takes?
01:40Do you have the heart of a Quidditch champion?
01:53Do you have what it takes to be the next Quidditch star, to beat my toughest opponents,
02:08to seek glory for my team, because someday that dream could become a reality.
02:21And the road won't always be easy, but if you just keep getting back on your broom,
02:28and trust in your teammates, Quidditch is magic.
02:32So ask yourself again, do you have what it takes?
02:36Do you have the heart of a Quidditch champion?
02:40Do you have what it takes to be the next Quidditch star, to beat my toughest opponents,
02:47to seek glory for my team, because someday that dream could become a reality.
03:18And the road won't always be easy, but if you just keep getting back on your broom,
03:26and trust in your teammates, Quidditch is magic.
03:47Quidditch is magic.
04:17Quidditch is magic.
04:47Quidditch is magic.
04:49Quidditch is magic.
04:51Quidditch is magic.
04:53Every Quidditch champion's journey has to start somewhere, and for many, that's in our own backyard.
04:59In our minds, the garden is a grand Quidditch pitch, and wind blowing in the trees is a roaring crowd.
05:07Can you picture yourself playing among your heroes?
05:18Welcome to our backyard Quidditch pitch.
05:21Before you take flight, let's make sure you're comfortable on your broom.
05:25Rest comfortably in the saddle, and double check your grip position.
05:48When you think up, the broom should do exactly what you want.
05:53If flying doesn't feel natural, try some adjustments.
06:17There are a lot of threats on the Quidditch pitch.
06:31Mastering your evasive flying will keep you out of harm's way.
06:34You can really push your broom for an extra boost of speed, but it won't last forever.
06:38You'll eventually need to ease off and recover.
06:42I think you're ready for something a little more advanced.
06:46Drifting will let you fly in one direction while looking in another.
06:50I use it all the time when lining up a shot on the goals.
06:53Not bad. Looks like you're getting the hang of it.
06:56Definitely better than Neville's first time on a broom from what I heard.
06:59Here's a quick challenge to really see what you can do.
07:11There's no rush to move on until you're comfortable.
07:22How are you feeling on that broom?
07:24Brilliant.
07:26Then let's brush up on Quidditch, shall we?
07:28It's really not all that complicated once you know all the positions.
07:32Each team has three chasers.
07:35They're the heart of the Quidditch team, if I do say so myself.
07:39Here, that ball is called the Quaffle, and a chaser's job is to, well, chase it.
07:44When the other team has the Quaffle, our chasers need to get it back at all costs
07:49and bring it towards the opponent's goal.
07:52And working as one, throwing the Quaffle through any opposing goal scores our team points
07:57and brings us that much closer to victory.
08:10Quidditch is fast-paced, and you'll often need to change your approach quickly.
08:14Sometimes a change in perspective is all you need.
08:23As a chaser, your main concern is the Quaffle. Have a look for it now.
08:35Quidditch is first and foremost a team game.
08:38If you find yourself in an advantageous position, let your team know by calling for a pass.
08:48Now that you've got the Quaffle, don't forget about the rest of your team.
08:52Individual talent will only get you so far.
08:55The truly great chasers know they need to pass to their teammates.
09:03As a chaser, your main focus is to score points for your team.
09:07The more you score, the closer you get to winning.
09:10Get those points by throwing the Quaffle through the red goalposts.
09:20Always be on the hunt for the Quaffle.
09:22If an opposing chaser has possession, that can easily be resolved with a swift tackle.
09:31Impressive work so far.
09:33It's proven you can score on an empty goal, but they won't always be undefended.
09:37Let's see if you can slit one pass to keep up.
09:45That about does it for the chasers.
09:48Are you feeling ready for a warm-up match?
09:52I was hoping you would say that.
09:54Let's go chasers only for this first match.
10:24This is the Weezy Twins, your favorite pranksters and Quidditch players.
10:42Welcome back to the Quidditch.
10:44Get comfortable, but don't forget to duck.
10:51Quaffle's up.
11:05The chaser passes.
11:11There goes the shot.
11:14Ah, so close.
11:19There goes the shot.
11:20Not a shot.
11:21Great work, chaser.
11:39What a great pass.
11:50The chaser lines up the shot.
11:51What a shot.
12:10Yes.
12:12Keep moving it downfield.
12:40Well done, chaser.
12:47That's the end of the match.
12:48Perfect timing too.
12:50I think the Gnomes are back again.
12:52This has been Ginny Weasley, your source for the latest Quidditch news.
12:56Farewell.
13:13You're a natural.
13:15I honestly didn't think we'd win the very first match, but it was well earned.
13:20Shall we challenge them to a rematch?
13:22Or are you ready to learn more about Quidditch?
13:25All right, the lesson continues.
13:27The keeper adds a lot of depth to the game, so let's add one now.
13:31Oh, and I think my brother Ron will be the best person to fly you through this roll.
13:34Have fun.
13:54Quidditch would be rubbish without the keeper guarding the goals.
14:03A good defence can make all the difference in a match.
14:05Your team's keeper has one very important job.
14:08Stop that Quaffle from going through any of your goals.
14:11Being a good keeper requires the tactical mind to predict where the Quaffle will be shot and the agility to stop it.
14:17With their vantage point, a keen keeper inspire and guide their chasers as well.
14:22It may sound like a lot of responsibility, but nothing beats the feeling of single-handedly saving a goal.
14:37Chasers can play a decent defence, but to properly guard the goals requires a keeper.
14:44Keepers have their own way of moving.
14:46More like a hummingbird than a hippogriff.
14:49Give it a try.
14:59Diving is an important skill for a keeper to learn.
15:01It lets you move quickly and accurately between the goal rings.
15:05As a keeper, it's important to know where the Quaffle is at all times.
15:09Don't forget to keep focus on it when you need to.
15:16A keeper's job is simple in theory.
15:18Stop the other team from scoring goals.
15:20It's also important to know where the Quaffle is at all times.
15:23Don't forget to keep focus on it when you need to.
15:30A keeper's job is simple in theory.
15:32Stop the other team from scoring goals.
15:34It's trickier in practice.
15:36Chasers will try and trick you, so keep a close eye on them and be ready to move.
15:41Your team depends on you thinking on your feet.
15:45Broomstick, in this case.
15:59Oi! Don't doze off back there.
16:01You've still got a team to help.
16:03From here, you've got the best view of the happenings on the field.
16:06Show us your leadership skills and give your team some guidance.
16:15Now let's take a look at your play calling from the chaser's point of view.
16:19Flying through auras will give you a speed and energy boost.
16:31The keeper's kick is an indispensable tool.
16:33You can use it to deflect Quaffles and Bludgers,
16:35or you can even give other players a good whack of driving away.
17:02Let's give it a go.
17:04Try and save this next shot on goal by deflecting it with a big kick.
17:21That's about all you need to know as a keeper.
17:23Are you ready to play a match for proper defence?
17:31Brilliant.
17:32With the keepers added to the game, things are about to get a lot more interesting.
17:40This is the Weasley Twins, your favourite.
17:43Let's hope this match turns out better than the last time we played Quidditch.
17:47Speak for yourself.
17:48I had a great time, but then again, I am the better athlete.
17:55Let the fun begin.
18:02The Quaffle flies past the keeper and goes through the hoop.
18:27Great pass.
18:31He stole the Quaffle.
18:45The chase surpasses, but the home team intercepts it.
19:02Yes! Keep moving it downfield.
19:07This shot could put the Quaffle straight through the post.
19:32That's a tie-breaking shot.
19:35It barely misses the hoop.
19:48Nitch is on the field.
19:50They stole the Quaffle.
19:55The home team are on the field.
19:58They stole the Quaffle.
20:02The keeper is not afraid of close contact.
20:05That's a pass to a team-mate.
20:08The away team steals possession.
20:15Great pass.
20:25The home team are on the field.
20:28They stole the Quaffle.
20:32And it soars through the goal.
20:54There goes the shot.
20:55The Quaffle goes in.
21:01And that's a goal.
21:24And that's the goal.
21:25That's the end of the match.
21:27Perfect timing too.
21:29I think the Gnomes are back again.
21:31This has been Ginny Weasley,
21:33previously of the Hollyhead Harpies,
21:35and now esteemed Quidditch commentator.
21:56That was a great match.
21:58Offence and defence are both crucial on the Quidditch pitch.
22:02Now, shall we move to the next lesson?
22:05Or are you itching for a rematch?
22:07Brilliant.
22:09Let's move on to the roles that make Quidditch truly unique.
22:12Starting with the beater.
22:14Better find someone fearless for the job.
22:16I know Fred has been giddy to go over this bit.
22:19Or was that George?
22:21I don't know.
22:22I know Fred has been giddy to go over this bit.
22:24Or was that George?
22:48Ah, beaters.
22:50You either love them or hate them,
22:52which side of the bludger you're on.
22:54What are bludgers?
22:56They're iron balls that are fast, aggressive,
22:58and enchanted to knock players off their brooms.
23:00A beater's job is to use a bat
23:02to drive those nasty buggers away from your team.
23:04Or theirs.
23:06What could be better than seeing your opponents
23:08set up a perfect play and totally ruining their plans?
23:19The chaser isn't equipped to deal with bludgers.
23:20For that, you'll need the beater's best friend.
23:22A bat.
23:26As a beater,
23:28your main focus should be on supporting your teammates
23:30by disrupting your opponents.
23:32And that all starts with a bludger.
23:41Drifting isn't just a chaser trick.
23:43Beaters can do the same,
23:45often to devastating effect.
23:51Quidditch is an incredibly physical game.
23:53Every hit will knock you off balance.
23:55Take too many hits
23:57and you'll be tumbling off your broom.
24:15When all else fails,
24:17you can just pretend you are the bludger.
24:18And tackle your opponents.
24:20That usually does the trick.
24:32Alright, let's put all this practice into play.
24:34Hit that player with a well-placed bludger.
24:36Don't worry about hurting them.
24:38They volunteered for this.
24:40Well, they were voluntold to do this.
24:42But I'm sure they'll be fine.
24:49Okay, let's knock them off their broom.
24:52Same as last time.
24:54Send a bludger their way while they're still off balance.
24:56Maybe we should worry about hurting them.
24:58Just a little bit.
25:12Spectacular!
25:14Fred and George would be proud.
25:16Now take what you've learned and master it.
25:18Knock everyone on the field off their broom.
26:19Now that you understand what a beater does,
26:21are you ready to see them in action?
26:24Then let's play a match with bludgers and beaters in the mix.
26:26Watch your head out there.
26:32This is the Weasley Twins,
26:34excited to show off our moves.
26:36This is Ginny Weasley,
26:38excited to report on what is sure to be an intense game.
26:40This is the Weasley Twins,
26:42excited to show off our moves.
26:44This is Ginny Weasley,
26:46excited to report on what is sure to be an intense game.
26:49This is Ginny Weasley,
26:50excited to report on what is sure to be an intense game.
26:54The twoff is up.
27:01Yes, keep moving it downfield.
27:03There's the shot.
27:05Goal!
27:18The chaser fumbles!
27:23That's a better knockout by the beater!
27:33No one's hogging the waffle on this!
27:35There goes the short!
27:36This chaser is unstoppable!
27:38The beater's target is down for the count!
27:43There goes the... and it's in!
28:09Either that's the final whistle, or mum's found the flubber worm in the toilet!
28:15What a match!
28:39Phew, nothing like dodging blood just to get your adrenaline going.
28:44How did you fare?
28:46No broken bones or brooms, right?
28:48Should we play another match before we bring the snitch in?
28:52Then that means we're ready to learn the last piece of the Quidditch puzzle.
28:56The Seekers and the Golden Snitch.
28:59I'm not a bad Seeker myself, but I wasn't the youngest Seeker in a century.
29:03So, I'll let Harry handle this one.
29:27Everybody knows the Seeker.
29:29Their job is to find and catch the elusive Golden Snitch to score big for their team.
29:34Easier said than done, as it's the size of a walnut.
29:37I suppose they don't call it Seeking for nothing.
29:40But aside from sharp eyes, you better have sharp reflexes too.
29:44Because once you find the snitch, you'll also need to chase it and grab it before the opposing Seeker does.
29:50If you can stay close to the snitch, anticipate its movements and dodge a bludger or two, you can actually hold victory in your hands.
30:06Seekers are entirely focused on the Golden Snitch, an elusive golden ball.
30:12It's tricky to find and even harder to catch, but gives your team a load of points.
30:19When the snitch has been detected, it's time for the Seeker to step up.
30:31Usually you'd need to find the snitch first, but for now we'll just focus on the fundamentals.
30:37You'll get a chance to play hide and seek with it later.
30:41The snitch is famously hard to keep an eye on.
30:44Stay focused to avoid losing track of it.
30:56Keeping up with the snitch can be difficult, but using those gold rings will let you fly faster for longer.
31:05Seekers need to be quick and agile, making tight turns at a moment's notice.
31:10Drifting is an excellent way to make those tight.
31:13This time you'll need to find the snitch yourself, and quickly too.
31:17You won't be the only one looking for it when we're actually playing.
31:21Keep your eyes open for a glint of gold and listen out for the flitter of its wings.
31:41A snitch can be tricky to catch if you don't know when to fly.
31:44The snitch is a good place to start.
31:46Avoid the snitch, and attack it with a flutter of your wings.
31:50It's also a good place to start if you're not sure how to deal with it.
31:54You'll need to be quick to catch it, and the snitch is a good place to start.
31:58The snitch is a good place to start if you're not sure how to deal with it.
32:02If it's too late, you can just keep on going.
32:05You're almost there, stay close to the snitch and keep it in your sights, grab it when you're
32:27ready.
32:35And with that, you know everything you need to know to play Quidditch properly.
32:39Are you ready for your first real match?
32:42Okay, this one is for all the gobstones.
32:46We'll be playing with full teams now, so let's not hold back.
32:54This is the Weasley Twins, excited to show off our moves.
32:59This is Ginny Weasley, excited to report on what is sure to be an intense moment.
33:09Here comes the Bludgers.
33:10She spots a chance.
33:11There goes the shot, ah, so close.
33:31This chaser is not afraid of close contact.
33:50What a great pass.
33:56It is a goal.
34:01Talk about a crash course in Quidditch.
34:16The cover was stolen.
34:17That chaser is not playing around.
34:19Yes, keep moving it downfield.
34:25That's a knockout by the beater.
34:28She goes for the shot and she makes the shot.
34:32We have a player down.
34:41That's a fumble.
34:48That's a fumble.
35:07What a great pass.
35:17The keeper stops the Quaffle.
35:24There's a pass.
35:30He stole the Quaffle.
35:33Yes, keep moving it downfield.
35:46It's in.
35:53Almost there, Seeker. Keep it up.
36:06The Quaffle is loose.
36:18He stole the Quaffle.
36:25No one's...
36:26That snitch is on his last legs. Er, wings.
36:36This chaser is unstoppable.
36:38Halfway there. Who comes out on top?
36:58The Seeker's captured the snitch and our attention.
37:14There's the shot.
37:16Nothing's getting past these goalposts.
37:25Yes, keep moving it downfield.
37:32The away team steals possession.
37:37What a great pass.
37:43The reaper knocks the player down.
37:45What a great pass.
37:49She takes the shot.
37:51The home team saves it.
37:57The Quaffle is passed.
38:05There's a pass.
38:09The chaser lines up the shot and...
38:12The Weasley team saves it.
38:15Keep going. The tiebreaker is within reach.
38:19Can anyone see where the snitch went?
38:22There's the snitch, but who will be the first to catch it?
38:27There goes the shot.
38:29What a save.
38:30Nothing's getting past that keeper.
38:34The Quaffle is passed.
38:46Goal!
38:48The feeder's target is down for the count.
38:55The Seeker's catching up to the snitch.
39:09The Quaffle soars towards the goal.
39:12The visitor's saving.
39:16Time's ticking. 60 seconds.
39:24That snitch is so close to being caught.
39:29There goes the shot.
39:31This keeper is on fire.
39:38The visitor. The Quaffle is knocked loose.
39:46No time to slack off. There's just 30 seconds left.
39:57There goes the shot. The Quaffle flies past the keeper and goes...
40:00That's the snitch. The Seeker's done it.
40:05This match, like Mom's dream of us working in the ministry, is over.
40:11What a match.
40:35Now that was quidditch.
40:51The speed, the teamwork, the danger.
40:54It's all so thrilling.
40:56A resounding victory.
40:58I don't think any of them saw that coming.
41:00You've really earned our illustrious garden cup.
41:06We found some spare brooms lying around if you wanted them.
41:09Gave them a quick dusting and everything.
41:11They may not look like much right now,
41:14but given some time, I'm sure you'll be able to unlock their true potential.
41:43There goes the shot.
42:12There goes the shot.
42:41There goes the shot.
43:10There goes the shot.
43:39There goes the shot.
44:08There goes the shot.
44:37There goes the shot.
44:58At Hogwarts, there are few greater ways to bring honor to your house
45:02than playing on the quidditch team.
45:06With the likes of Gryffindor, Hufflepuff, Ravenclaw and Slytherin,
45:11could you win the Hogwarts House Quidditch Cup?