Striking and Fielding Games: Master Batting, Bowling, and Fielding Skills

Question 1

In cricket, when the batter hits the ball towards you, what are the steps involved in catching it using the correct fielding technique?

Accepted Answer

Move quickly towards the ball, position yourself under it, extend your arms upwards, and form a diamond shape with your hands to catch it.

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Run towards the ball and try to catch it with one hand.

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Stand still and wait for the ball to come to you, then catch it with both hands.

Question 2

Which of these is NOT a type of cricket shot?

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Dribble

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Drive

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Cut

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Pull

Question 3

When a batter runs between the wickets without waiting for the ball to be returned, what is it called?

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Running Single

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Boundary

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Wicket

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No Ball

Question 4

Which part of the rounders bat is used to hit the ball?

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Blade

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Handle

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Ferrule

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Toe

Question 5

Who serves the ball in tennis?

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Server

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Umpire

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Receiver

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Netter

Question 6

What is the space between the batter and bowler called in cricket?

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Crease

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Pitch

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Stump

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Bails

Question 7

From which zone in tennis is the ball served?

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Service Box

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Baseline

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Net Zone

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No Man's Land

Question 8

Which fielding position in cricket is directly behind the batter?

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Wicket Keeper

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Slip

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Cover

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Long On

Question 9

In cricket, what's the term for a pitch that hits the stumps and knocks off the bails?

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Wicket

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Wide

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No ball

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Over

Question 10

In cricket, what's the name of the area where the batter stands?

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Crease

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Pitch

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Wicket

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Infield

Question 11

What's the main skill used for fielding in striking and fielding games?

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Catching

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Batting

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Bowling

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Running

Question 12

In tennis, what's the purpose of a backswing?

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To generate power

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To improve accuracy

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To balance the body

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To confuse the opponent

Question 13

In tennis, what's the defensive shot called where players hit the ball back over their shoulder?

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Backhand

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Forehand

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Lob

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Drop shot

Question 14

Which of these is NOT a fundamental skill in cricket?

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Jumping

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Batting

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Bowling

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Fielding

Question 15

In tennis, what is the area where the player serving the ball stands called?

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Service box

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Baseline

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Courtside

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Net

Question 16

What is the name of the defensive shot in cricket where the batsman uses their bat to stop the ball?

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Block

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Drive

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Cut

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Pull

Question 17

What is the name of the tennis serve that has a lot of topspin?

Accepted Answer

Kick

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Slice

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Lob

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Drop shot

Question 18

What is a fundamental skill in batting in cricket?

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Driving

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Bowling

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Fielding

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Umpiring

Question 19

Which area in cricket does the bowler deliver the ball from?

Accepted Answer

Pitch

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Field

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Boundary

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Wicket

Question 20

In tennis, which type of shot involves hitting the ball high over the opponent?

Accepted Answer

Lob

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Smash

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Volley

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Drop shot

Question 21

What is the main objective of fielding in rounders?

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To catch or stop the ball and prevent the batter from scoring runs

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To get batters out

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To bowl the ball

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To umpire the game

Question 22

What equipment is used to hit the ball in tennis?

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Racket

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Bat

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Stick

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Club

Question 23

In rounders, what is the area called where batters run?

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Bases

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Field

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Home plate

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Wickets

Question 24

What is the primary goal of batting in tennis?

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To score points by hitting the ball over the net and into the opponent's court

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To prevent the opponent from hitting the ball back

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To serve the ball into play

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To volley the ball over the net

Question 25

In striking and fielding games, what's important to remember about fairness and sportsmanship?

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Listen to the umpire or referee and follow their decisions.

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Always win, even if it means breaking the rules.

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Be mean to players on the other team.

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Cheat or lie to win.

Question 26

When batting in cricket, which stance has your feet wide apart and knees slightly bent?

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Open stance

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Closed stance

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Neutral stance

Question 27

In rounders, who is responsible for bowling the ball to the batter?

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Bowler

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Batter

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Fielder

Question 28

Which of these is a fielding position in tennis where you cover the area close to the net?

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Net player

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Server

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Returner

Question 29

Which type of forehand stroke in tennis involves hitting the ball with a downward motion?

Accepted Answer

Slice

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Drive

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Lob

Question 30

Which advantage do you gain by fielding close to the batter in cricket?

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Both of the above

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Increased chance of catching the ball

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Reduced chance of the ball going for a boundary

Question 31

Who is responsible for making decisions during a cricket match?

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Umpire

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Referee

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Judge

Question 32

Which of these is a key technique used in batting in cricket?

Accepted Answer

Power hitting

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Spin bowling

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Fielding a catch

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Goalkeeping

Question 33

In rounders, which of these is the correct way to throw the ball while fielding?

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Underarm

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Overarm

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Sidearm

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Leg spin

Question 34

In tennis, what is the name for a shot that is hit before the ball bounces?

Accepted Answer

Volley

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Lob

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Drop shot

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Smash

Question 35

In cricket, what is the name of the area where the batter stands to hit the ball?

Accepted Answer

Crease

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Pitch

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Boundary

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Wicket

Question 36

In tennis, what is the term for a shot that is hit with a lot of topspin?

Accepted Answer

Topspin lob

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Backspin lob

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Slice

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Volley

Question 37

In rounders, what is the name of the person who throws the ball to the batter?

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Pitcher

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Bowler

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Server

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Umpire

Question 38

In cricket, hold the bat with the top hand on top of the grip and the bottom hand underneath it.

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True

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False

Question 39

Catching, throwing, and blocking are all basic fielding skills.

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True

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False

Question 40

In cricket, the batter stands in an area called the wicket.

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True

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False

Question 41

An overhead serve starts a point in tennis.

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True

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False

Question 42

The primary goal in batting is to score runs.

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True

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False

Question 43

When fielding a ball, it is important to judge the trajectory, communicate with teammates, and position yourself correctly.

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True

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False

Question 44

The wicket-keeper's job is to prevent the ball from hitting the wicket.

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True

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False

Question 45

In cricket, which hand should be placed at the top of the bat handle?

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Your dominant hand

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Your non-dominant hand

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Either hand is acceptable

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It doesn't matter

Question 46

In rounders, what is the term for a shot where the batter hits the ball along the ground?

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Drive

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Pull

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Hook

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Cut

Question 47

In cricket, which type of bowling involves the bowler spinning the ball?

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Spin bowling

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Fast bowling

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Medium bowling

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Swing bowling

Question 48

In tennis, what is the name of the serve that is hit with a lot of topspin?

Accepted Answer

Kick serve

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Slice serve

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Lob serve

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Flat serve

Question 49

Which of these is NOT a key fielding skill in striking and fielding games?

Accepted Answer

Dribbling

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Catching

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Throwing

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Fielding stance

Question 50

In cricket, who is responsible for keeping wicket?

Accepted Answer

Wicket-keeper

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Batsman

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Bowler

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Fielder

Question 51

Which player stands behind the wicket to catch the ball in cricket?

Accepted Answer

Wicket-keeper

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Bowler

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Fielder

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Batsman

Question 52

Where does the bowler deliver the ball in cricket?

Accepted Answer

Pitch

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Wicket

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Crease

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Boundary

Question 53

Which of these is NOT a type of fielding drill in cricket?

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Bowling practice

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Slip catching

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Gully fielding

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Short leg fielding

Question 54

What should you aim to do as a batter in tennis?

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Return the ball to the opponent's court

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Hit the ball over the net

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Win a point

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Serve the ball

Question 55

Who is in charge of umpiring cricket matches?

Accepted Answer

Umpire

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Referee

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Linesman

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Scorer

Question 56

What bowling style is used in rounders?

Accepted Answer

Underarm bowling

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Round-arm bowling

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Overarm bowling

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Lob bowling

Question 57

Which of these is NOT a fielding position in cricket?

Accepted Answer

Batter

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Slip

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Cover

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Long on

Question 58

What's the purpose of a leg break in rounders?

Accepted Answer

To trick the batter

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To bowl faster

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To bowl higher

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To bowl straighter

Question 59

Who bowls the ball in cricket?

Accepted Answer

Bowler

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Batter

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Fielder

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Wicket-keeper

Question 60

In rounders, who throws the ball to the batter?

Accepted Answer

Pitcher

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Bowler

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Server

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Hitter

Question 61

Which of these is NOT a type of bowling in cricket?

Accepted Answer

Underarm bowling

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Fast bowling

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Leg spin

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Off spin

Question 62

In rounders, where does the batter stand to hit the ball?

Accepted Answer

Crease

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Batter's box

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Home base

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Pitch

Question 63

What is a rounders bat used for?

Accepted Answer

To hit the ball bowled by the bowler

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To catch the ball fielded by the opponent

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To run between wickets

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To protect the wicket

Question 64

In tennis, what is a shot that goes over the other player's head called?

Accepted Answer

Lob

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Smash

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Volley

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Drop shot