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World Cup Quidditch Referee on secrets of the game

Quidditch World Cup Referee, Ben Pooley, said 'the great thing' about the sport is that 'Anyone of any build or size can play'.

England won 3rd place at the Quidditch World Cup, beating Canada 190-60 to claim bronze.

Quidditch teams consist of 21 players, with seven on the field at any one time.

The team is made up of a keeper, who guards three goal hoops, and three chasers who try to throw a ball - the quaffle - through the opposition hoops, which scores 10 points.

There are also two beaters, who throw balls called bludgers at opposition players.

If hit, a player must drop any ball they are holding and run to touch one of their own goal hoops before re-entering play.

This clip is originally from 5 live Drive on Monday 25th July 2016.

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