When all contestants have pitched their mangolds, it is the job of the Willow to measure the distance between each one and the Norman to determine which is the closest. To do this, the Willow uses a measuring stick called the willow, and marks the distances on it using the Special Cutting Tool. For further details see Rule 6.5.
Often it is patently obvious which mangold is closest, in which case the services of the Willow may be dispensed with.
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