Becuase you're flying at such a large height and you could easily fall off your flying broomstick. Also, because animated balls are flying at your head (called Bludgers), *trying* to knock you off your broom and maybe break a bone or two in the process. Also, going at high speeds is dangerous, as you could run into anything.
There are many fouls possible, such as 'cobbing' excessive use of elbows. And while you are not supposed to use your wand during the match, the audience sometimes does and referee's have often disappeared.
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Yes, the players are flying at a great height and there are heavy balls called bludgers being aimed at them trying to knock them off their brooms.
It's a bit like basketball and soccer. wouldn't you agree? but quidditch is mostly creativity.
Quidditch
Quidditch is pronounced 'kwidich' with short vowels.
The game only ends when the Seeker catches the Golden Snitch. This means games can go on for weeks, sometimes even months.
Harry Potter plays the game of wizard chess in the first book/movie. He plays the sport of Quiditch. His position is the seeker.