Field Hockey
How many players are on the field per team in a regular field hockey game?
11 players
How many players are on the field per team in a standard lacrosse game?
10 (men's) / 12 (women's)
What part of the body are players (except the goalkeeper) NOT allowed to use?
Hands
How many points is a touchdown worth?
6 points
What is the maximum number of touches a team can have before sending the ball over the net?
3 touches
What part of the stick are players allowed to use to hit the ball?
The flat side only.
What part of the stick is used to catch, carry, and pass the ball?
The pocket
What is awarded to the opposing team when a player commits a serious foul inside the penalty box?
Penalty kick
What is the name of the player who throws the ball to teammates?
Quarterback
What is the name of the action used to start a play?
Serve
What is the name of the area in front of the goal where a player must touch the ball to score a legal goal?
The shooting circle (or D).
What is the term for moving while cradling the ball to avoid defenders?
Dodging
What is the term for when a player is closer to the opponent’s goal than both the ball and the second-last defender when receiving a pass?
Offside
What is the area at each end of the field where touchdowns are scored?
End zone
What is the term for when a player jumps and strikes the ball forcefully over the net?
Spike
Which major international tournament is considered the most prestigious in field hockey?
Hockey World Cup
What penalty is called when a player slashes another player's body with their stick?
Slashing
What is the international tournament considered the most prestigious in soccer?
FIFA World Cup
What is it called when a player drops the ball before being tackled?
Fumble
What is the special position for a defensive specialist who wears a different color jersey?
Libero
What is awarded to the attacking team when the ball goes over the opposite base line, touched by the defending team?
Long corner
Which Native American tribe is credited with creating lacrosse?
Haundenosaunee (Iroquois)
What is the term for scoring three goals in a single game?
Hat-trick
What is the rule called when a quarterback throws an incomplete pass while under pressure to avoid a sack?
Intentional grounding
What is the name of the international organization that governs volleyball?
FIVB (Fédération Internationale de Volleyball)