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[[File:FredGeorgeWeasleyBeaters.jpg|thumb|270px|Beaters [[Fred and George Weasley]].]] |
[[File:FredGeorgeWeasleyBeaters.jpg|thumb|270px|Beaters [[Fred and George Weasley]].]] |
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− | '''Beater''' is a position in the Wizarding sport of [[Quidditch]]. There are two Beaters on every Quidditch team, and they are the only players on the pitch who have [[Beater's bat|bats]]. Their job is to keep the [[Bludger]]s away from their team and at the same time try and aim the Bludgers towards the opposite team |
+ | '''Beater''' is a position in the Wizarding sport of [[Quidditch]]. There are two Beaters on every Quidditch team, and they are the only players on the pitch who have [[Beater's bat|bats]]. Their job is to keep the [[Bludger]]s away from their team and at the same time try and aim the Bludgers towards the opposite team. |
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+ | Beaters need to be well built, having considerable physical strength in their arms since they are charged with hitting the [[Bludger]]s through out the whole match. This generally leads to [[Wizards|wizards]] rather than [[Wizards|witches]] playing in this position. However, the famous Captain of the [[Holyhead Harpies]], [[Gwenog Jones]], is a notable exception. |
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Beaters also need to have good balance, as they are, at times, required to take both hands off their [[broomstick]]. |
Beaters also need to have good balance, as they are, at times, required to take both hands off their [[broomstick]]. |
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Revision as of 19:38, 28 August 2012
Beater is a position in the Wizarding sport of Quidditch. There are two Beaters on every Quidditch team, and they are the only players on the pitch who have bats. Their job is to keep the Bludgers away from their team and at the same time try and aim the Bludgers towards the opposite team.
Beaters need to be well built, having considerable physical strength in their arms since they are charged with hitting the Bludgers through out the whole match. This generally leads to wizards rather than witches playing in this position. However, the famous Captain of the Holyhead Harpies, Gwenog Jones, is a notable exception. Beaters also need to have good balance, as they are, at times, required to take both hands off their broomstick.
History of the Beater
Beaters have probably existed in the game of Quidditch since the introduction of the Bludger. Beaters are not meant to be goal scorers, and there is no indication that any Beater has ever handled the Quaffle during gameplay.
Known Beaters
Appearances
- Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (First appearance)
- Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (film)
- Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
- Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (film)
- Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
- Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (film)
- Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
- Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
- Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince
- LEGO Harry Potter: Characters of the Magical World
- Quidditch Through the Ages
- Quidditch World Cup
- Pottermore (Mentioned only)
Game of Quidditch | |||
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Officials: Quidditch referee | |||
Player positions: Beater • Chaser • Keeper • Seeker | |||
Playing equipment: Beater's bat • Bludger • Broomstick • Golden Snitch • Quaffle |