Essential Terms
Understanding Crolf terminology is essential for players and spectators alike. Nevertheless, due to the rich history of Crolf, the vocabulary used can be confusing. This glossary covers the most important terms used in official competition and casual play.
Consort
A team of two players who alternate performing strokes throughout the game.
Deadlock
Situation allowing the last stroke to be repeated while counting the failed stroke twice.
Doorstep
Line defining the starting position behind which the Quibble is placed before the first stroke.
Jabberwacking
Hitting the Quibble of a different team with your own Quibble.
Jabberwacker
Slur for a player who intentionally jabberwacks others to get an advantage.
Level
Laying a standing Quibble flat by hand to enable a Broom or Slingshot stroke. The inverse of the Revival.
»Players Beware!«
Exclamation to announce your next stroke so that others can clear the passage.
Quibble
Standardized ring-shaped game object made of crepe tape.
Quiver
Large container with opening at the top for the final stroke.
Revival
Moving the Quibble by hand from a lying position to upright before a Spoon stroke.
Shackle
Final stroke into the Quiver to end the game.
Trim
Hand repositioning of the Quibble when a regular stroke is nearly impossible to perform.
Weasle
Successful stroke from a hopeless position.
"Master the language, and you begin to master the sport."
- Sir Edmonton, pioneer of modern Crolf (1804-1882)