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Ball A cork ball wrapped in leather. Hand painted before the game and can be re-painted after the game on request.
Down'ard The name given to a person born South of the river, aiming to goal at Clifton
Goals The structures at each mill which need to be hit three times with the ball to be valid.
Henmore The river which runs through the centre of Ashbourne, depending on which side you are born depends on your team.
Hug The name given to the mass of people who push the ball around the town. Similar to a 'scrum' in rugby.
Plinth The brick structure on Shaw Croft car park from which the game is started.
Turned up The phrase given to the start of the game, when a person throws the ball into the air.
Up'ard The name given to a person born North of the river, aiming to goal at Sturston