football
How many players are on the field for each football team during a match?
Each team has 11 players on the field, including the goalkeeper.
How many players are on a standard volleyball team on the court during a match?
Each team has 6 players on the court during a match.
What is the term for a score of 40-40 in tennis?
Deuce
What is the only piece that can jump over other pieces?
The knight
What is the standard number of balls used in a game of eight-ball pool (including the cue ball)?
16 balls
How long does a standard football match last?
A standard match lasts 90 minutes, divided into two 45-minute halves, plus added time.
What is the main objective of a volleyball game?
The main objective is to send the ball over the net and land it in the opponent’s court, while preventing the opponent from doing the same.
What is it called when a player wins a game without the opponent scoring a point?
A "love game"
How many squares are on a standard chessboard?
64 squares
What is the white ball called in billiards?
The cue ball
How often do you play football?
Own opinions
How many points are needed to win a standard volleyball set?
A team needs 25 points to win a set, but they must be ahead by at least 2 points.
How many sets does a player need to win to win a Grand Slam match for men?
Three sets (best of five)
What is it called when the king is under immediate threat of capture?
Check
In eight-ball pool, what are the two groups of colored balls called?
Solids and stripes
Who won the FIFA World Cup in 2022?
Argentina
What is a "spike" in volleyball?
A spike is a forceful, downward hit of the ball over the net, typically used to score a point.
Who has won the most Grand Slam singles titles in men’s tennis as of 2024?
Novak Djokovic
What is the name of a special move that involves the king and a rook?
Castling
What must a player do to legally pocket the 8-ball and win the game?
Pocket the 8-ball after all their group (solids or stripes) are cleared, and call the pocket
What does VAR stand for in football?
Video Assistant Referee.
Can a player hit the ball twice in a row in volleyball?
No, a player cannot hit the ball twice in succession unless it is after a block
What surface is the French Open played on?
Clay
Who is widely considered one of the greatest chess players of all time and became World Champion in 1985?
Garry Kasparov
What is it called when a player hits the cue ball to strike the opponent's ball first, instead of their own?
A foul