Angled
The spin axis of the oval ball is set when it is angled to the right or left in order to determine its flight path.
 

As–good–as–goaled
Expression denoting an easy shot positioned right in front of the goal mouth.
 

Basket
See goal (ii).
 

Blocking off
Tactic used in match play to gain turning rights before an opponent enters the yard.
 

Center pole
The pole which holds the goal above the ground.
 

Chain
A length of light metal chain used to locate the facing position of the goal.
 

Chain up
To pick the chain up and re-attach it to the eyelet under the crossbar after all players have goaled out in order to ensure that the goal is returned to the facing position.
Championship goals
Narrow goals which make scoring more difficult.
 

Championship yards
Yards having an additional inner ring of different colored markers which define an alternative smaller yard area used in championship play.
 

Cling–on
A situation in which the ball is lodged between a stay and the netting on the outside of the goal.
 

Coddler
A soft shot with maximum loft designed to stay in the yard if it misses the goal.
 

Country punt
A shot for goal taken from behind the goal. The hardest shot in GolfCross.
 

Cross
Short for GolfCross.
 

Crossbar
The horizontal bar which connects the base of the two uprights.
 

Double yards
Two differently configured yards marked out around the same goal position to provide alternative yards on a nine goal course where an eighteen goal layout is required.
 

Drop the chain
Releasing the chain from the crossbar in order to turn the goal. Requesting a player to “drop the chain” is another way of asking them to tend the goal.
 

Egg
Slang term for the oval GolfCross ball.
 

Facing position
The fixed position that the goal mouth is facing when a player tees off. (This position is secured by the chain).
 

Fangle
To reflect the ball when it is also angled ie., to have it leaning forward or back as well as sideways. When the ball is struck in the fangled position its flight is erratic and unpredictable.
 

Field goal
Ball played into the goal from outside the yard.
 

Field play
“Good field play” describes a player’s ability to be able to consistently score field goals.
 

Fizz box
A battery operated charger attached to the center pole which provides an insulated wire around the goal with sufficient current to deter cattle from rubbing against it. When fitted, players should assume it’s live and avoid touching the wires.
 

Fully engaged
See “locked“.
 

Goal
(i) area between tee and yard.
(ii) The posts and netting into which the ball must be played.
 

Goal frame
Triangular frame which turns on the center pole and supports the uprights, stays and netting.
 

Goaling out
Completing a goal.
 

Goal–in–one
A ball played into the goal from the tee.
 

Goal zone
The vector outside the yard from where the clearest shot to the goal may be taken.
 

Horizontal
Ball position in which the ball lies horizontally with its long, flatter side facing out towards the target.
 

Humdinger
Ball struck in the torpedo position, usually with a driver, creating the maximum possible amount of top spin and the highest pitch of hum. Each time the ball comes into contact with the ground and “dings” along, its spin rate is reduced together with the pitch of the hum. (It is possible to achieve up to six clearly defined, descending notes as the ball bounces towards its destination).
 

Hummer
Ball rotating along its transverse axis (tumbling) which makes a humming sound that is higher in pitch the faster it rotates.
 

Laying away
In match play, hitting the ball into the yard but keeping it at a greater distance from the goal than one’s opponent’s ball when their ball is outside the yard, in order to gain turning rights and block them off.
 

Laying on
Hitting onto the yard in order to receive turning rights.
 

Locked
A goal is “locked” when the wheel on the center pole is located in a valley on the position locator fixed to the goal frame.
 

Locking rod
Ground level rod which stops the center pole from turning.
 

Position locator
Sprung device uniting a wheel on the center pole with a cog ring on the goal frame. This holds the goal in one of three equidistant positions.
 

Punt
Lofted shot in which the ball enters the goal through the open triangular top of the goal rather than between the uprights.
 

Reflected
Ball placed vertically on its sharp end and tilted back so that it “reflects” the club’s loft.
 

Restricted turning rights
A stroke play option in which only two goal positions are allowed — the facing position and one other.
 

Shade, in the See Shadows.
 

Shadows
The three sectors of the yard from where only an oblique shot at goal is possible.
 

Skip–round
Series of sideways bounces taken by the ball on pitching when it has been hit while positioned at an angle to the right or left of the target.
 

Snake
Ball hit in the torpedo position while angled to the left or right. The ball curves one way in the air before pitching and then the other way when bouncing.
 

Stays
Flexible rods which provide a triangular framework for the goal netting.
 

Tee cup
Hollow rubber cone which enables the oval ball to be held at an angle. It may be used on its own or fitted onto a regular golf tee.
 

Tending the goal
Turning the goal for another player and ensuring that it is locked.
 

Torpedo
Ball in horizontal position with its sharp end facing the target.
 

Turn against
In match play, when the goal is turned against an opponent who is outside the yard. See Blocking off.
 

Turning rights
A player’s entitlement to turn the goal to one of three locked positions when his ball lies within the yard.
 

Unchained
Goal with the chain unattached and therefore probably not in the facing position.
 

Uprights
The two vertical poles which define the front edges of the goal.
 

Vertical
Ball position in which the ball stands vertically on its sharp end.
 

Yard
An area around the goal designated by markers.
 

Yard markers
Painted discs or pegs which define the perimeter of the yard.
 

Yardstick
The longest club in the bag, usually the driver, used to lay between the yard markers as a quick way of determining if a player’s ball is within the yard.
 

Yardwork
Play within the yard.