Category: Slang

Another term for the act of a [[rescue kubb]] strategy. This originates from the Planet Kubb scoring notation where “Q” references a successful rescue kubb attempt.

The act of hitting previously established field kubbs (i.e. field kubbs in play not previously thrown this turn) purposely knocked out of bounds by the inkastare using a kubb (not a baton) with intention of rethrowing for better placement on the pitch.

Also called Throwing a Q

The center [[kubb]] of the [[baseline]]. Named after 2015 U.S. National Champion, Dave “The Goose” Giese, who prefers to attack this kubb first when throwing [[8M]].
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Drilling a [[kubb]] from the middle of the [[baseline]] with the throwing arm on the same side of the pitch from where the kubb lands.

Commonly identified as a high risk, high reward drill. Used in conjunction with a [[regular cut]], it’s possible to cut the kubb back towards the [[centerline]] pin.

Reference to any shot under 8 meters long. A player specializing in these throws is considered a Short Game Specialist, or [[Blaster]]

Opposite of [[Long Game]]

Reference to the baseline to baseline 8 meter long shot in kubb. Also called [[8M]]. A player specializing in the 8 meter throws is considered a Long Game Specialist.

Opposite of [[Short Game]]

The Minneapolis Step is a method used to throw batons that originated at the BFF in Minneapolis. The Minneapolis Step is unique in that a player steps forward with their opposite foot while throwing, similar to bowling stride. The Minneapolis Step contrasts the traditional “darts” method of throwing in which a player stands at the line with both their right hand and foot forward, or left hand and foot forward.

AKA: [http://media.ccomrcdn.com/media/station_content/3377/WATERCOOLER_050913_1368136479_9467.mp3 “The Hipster Two Step”]