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    New to Kubb: Team Roles

    Christopher JonesBy Christopher JonesJune 28, 2017No Comments2 Mins Read
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    Like any team sport, kubb can be divided into positions or roles. Here are the different roles on a kubb team:

    Inkaster

    The inkaster (or inkastare, driller, server) is the player responsible for throwing back any toppled kubbs. This is one of the most important roles on a team. A good inkaster can help steal a game, but a bad one can almost guarantee defeat.

    Photo of Jesse Fraim drilling kubbs.
    Jesse Fraim drilling kubbs at the 2017 Ohio Kubb Championship.

    Blaster

    The blaster is often, but not always, the first player to throw at a pile of field kubbs. Their specialty is knocking down multiple kubbs at a time. Read more about the finesse blasting technique.

    Photo of Steve McDiarmid blasting.
    Steve McDiarmid blasting a pile of kubbs at the 2017 Rockford Swedish Historical Society Tournament.

    Cleanup

    The player on cleanup duty is responsible for taking down the remaining kubb or two. This player often throws after a blaster. They specialize in high-pressure “must hit” situations. Often times this player is shooting at a single kubb left behind from a blasted group.

    Eights

    This player is the go-to person for throwing at the back row. The eight meter player tends to throw last, after the blaster and cleanup players clear the field kubbs.

    Slayer

    The king slayer is the player who is responsible for knocking down the king. Depending on who has the last baton or two on a turn may determine who throws at a king, but each team usually has someone who normally does this. The ideal slayer is confident in the four meter king shot, and handles the added pressure with ease.

    Photo of Brian Evans slaying a king.
    Brian Evans slaying a king.

    Unlike other sports, kubb teams will need players who can play multiple roles. A well-rounded player is one who may be comfortable in any position. Sometimes even the best position player may have an off day, so it’s important for everyone to practice everything — you never know when you’ll need to step into a different role.

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    Christopher Jones was introduced to kubb in 2013, played his first tournament in 2014, and has been obsessed ever since. He co-founded Kalamazoo Kubb and Kubb On, and is an active member of the St. Paul Kubb Society and Twin Cities Kubb clubs. When not throwing batons, he is busy crafting great user experiences as an interaction designer.

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