Master the Rules of Other Sports: Enhance Your Sports Knowledge

Question 1

In cricket, what is a 'googly' ball?

Accepted Answer

A ball that spins away from the batter

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A ball bowled with a straight arm

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A ball that swings in the air

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A ball that bounces twice before reaching the batter

Question 2

In rugby, what is the penalty for a high tackle?

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A red card

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A penalty kick

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A yellow card

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A drop goal

Question 3

In cycling, what is a 'peloton'?

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A group of riders riding close together

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A type of bicycle

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A race against the clock

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A mountain pass

Question 4

Which of the following is a scoring zone in hockey?

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The circle

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The penalty spot

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The goal crease

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The midfield

Question 5

Which of the following is a type of martial art?

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Taekwondo

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Skiing

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Swimming

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Golf

Question 6

In basketball, a player fouls out after committing:

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Five fouls

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Three fouls

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Seven fouls

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Ten fouls

Question 7

In volleyball, the player who sets up the ball for the hitter is called a:

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Setter

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Libero

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Blocker

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Receiver

Question 8

Which of the following is not a type of penalty in field hockey?

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Goal

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Free hit

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Penalty corner

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Penalty flick

Question 9

The objective of the game of rounders is to:

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Score the most runs

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Hit the most home runs

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Catch the most fielders out

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Throw the most strikes

Question 10

In snooker, the piece of equipment used to hit the cue ball is called a:

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Cue

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Bat

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Mace

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Club

Question 11

In darts, the area on the dartboard that awards double the points is called the:

Accepted Answer

Double

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Bullseye

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Treble

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Inner ring

Question 12

In table tennis, the shot where a player hits the ball off the side of the table is called a:

Accepted Answer

Backhand scoop

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Drive

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Drop shot

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Lob

Question 13

During a standard volleyball game, how many players are allowed on the court for each team?

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6

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3

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9

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12

Question 14

Which of the following is not considered a penalty in the sport of basketball?

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Substitution

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Foul

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Technical foul

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Traveling

Question 15

How many innings are typically played in a regulation baseball game?

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9

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5

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7

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11

Question 16

Which martial art emphasizes grappling techniques and submission holds as its primary focus?

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Judo

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Karate

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Taekwondo

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Kung Fu

Question 17

Which sport is played on a court with a net and uses a shuttlecock instead of a ball?

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Badminton

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Volleyball

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Squash

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Pickleball

Question 18

Which of the following is NOT a PRIMARY responsibility of a referee in a basketball game?

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Coach players during the game

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Enforce the rules of the game

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Maintain order and fair play

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Interpret and clarify the rules

Question 19

In tennis, what is the designated area where the served ball must land to be considered a valid serve?

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Service box

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Baseline

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Court

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Net

Question 20

Which international tournament determines the top rugby union team in the world?

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Rugby World Cup

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Six Nations

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Heineken Cup

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Super Rugby

Question 21

In hockey, what is the technique called when the ball is struck with the reverse side of the hockey stick?

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Backhand

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Forehand

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Slap shot

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Drag flick

Question 22

In archery, what is the term for the circular target that archers aim for?

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Target face

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Bullseye

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Point of aim

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Fletchings

Question 23

In basketball, what penalty is given to a player who accumulates five personal fouls during a game?

Accepted Answer

Disqualifying foul

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Technical foul

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Shooting foul

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Charging foul

Question 24

Which of the following is **not** a fundamental principle of fair play in sports?

Accepted Answer

Winning by any means necessary

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Respecting opponents and officials

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Following the rules and regulations

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Maintaining a positive attitude and good sportsmanship

Question 25

Which of the following is **not** a fielding position in cricket?

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Batter

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Wicket-keeper

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Bowler

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Outfielder

Question 26

In badminton, the shot played close to the net with an underhand stroke is called a:

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Drop

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Lob

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Smash

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Clear

Question 27

Which of the following is **not** a violation in basketball?

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Free throw

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Traveling

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Double dribbling

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Charging

Question 28

In volleyball, the player who sets up the attack is known as the:

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Setter

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Hitter

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Libera

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Captain

Question 29

In table tennis, each player is allowed a maximum of how many consecutive serves?

Accepted Answer

3

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1

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2

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5

Question 30

Which of the following is a defensive technique in fencing where the weapon is used to block an opponent's attack?

Accepted Answer

Parry

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Thrust

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Lunge

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Riposte

Question 31

In archery, which scoring zone is the smallest and worth the most points?

Accepted Answer

Bullseye

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Inner ring

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Outer ring

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Target face

Question 32

Which of the following organizations is responsible for governing international cricket matches?

Accepted Answer

ICC

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FIFA

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UEFA

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IRB

Question 33

Which action goes against the principles of fair play and sportsmanship?

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Winning at all costs

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Respecting opponents

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Following the rules

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Accepting defeat with grace

Question 34

What is the maximum number of players allowed on the field for a team in a standard rugby union match?

Accepted Answer

15

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20

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13

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17

Question 35

Which of these is NOT a valid way to score a point in fencing?

Accepted Answer

Landing a direct hit on the opponent's head.

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Landing a valid touch on the opponent's torso.

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Landing a valid touch on the opponent's arm.

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Landing a valid touch on the opponent's leg.

Question 36

In table tennis, what happens if the ball hits the net on the serve and goes over?

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The serve is considered valid.

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The rally continues.

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The serve is considered invalid and the player must serve again.

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The point is awarded to the opponent.

Question 37

Which of these is NOT a basic penalty in basketball?

Accepted Answer

Double fault

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Traveling

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Offensive foul

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Charging

Question 38

In cricket, what is the term for a batsman being dismissed by the bowler hitting the wicket with the ball?

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Bowled

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Caught

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Leg before wicket (LBW)

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Run out

Question 39

In golf, what is the penalty for hitting the ball out of bounds?

Accepted Answer

One stroke

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Loss of turn

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No penalty

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Two strokes

Question 40

In tennis, what is the name of the area where the player serves from?

Accepted Answer

Service box

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Baseline

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Net

Question 41

In netball, how many players can be on the court for each team at any given time?

Accepted Answer

Seven

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Five

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Eleven

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Nine

Question 42

What is the maximum number of substitutions allowed in a hockey match?

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Unlimited

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Two

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Five

Question 43

In cricket, what is the name of the person who bowls the ball?

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Bowler

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Umpire

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Batsman

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Wicket-keeper

Question 44

In swimming, what is the official length of a long-course pool?

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50 meters

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200 meters

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25 meters

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100 meters

Question 45

In cycling, what is the name of the event where riders race against the clock?

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Time trial

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Road race

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Sprint

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Criterium

Question 46

In judo, what is the name of the throw that involves lifting and throwing your opponent over your shoulder?

Accepted Answer

Seoi nage

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Tawara

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Harai goshi

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Uchi mata

Question 47

In horse racing, what is the term for a horse's first victory?

Accepted Answer

Maiden win

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Handicap

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Derby

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Stakes

Question 48

In archery, what is the maximum score that can be achieved in a single arrow?

Accepted Answer

10 points

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5 points

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9 points

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7 points