Basketball
What is a double dribble?
In basketball, an illegal dribble occurs when a player ends his/her dribble by catching or causing the ball to come to rest in one or both hands and then dribbles it again with one hand or when a player touches it twice before the ball hits the ground
What is handball?
A handball occurs if any player, other than the team's goalkeeper within his own penalty area, deliberately handles the ball when in play. A ball can be handled with any part of the arm, from the tips of a player's fingers right up to the shoulder.
What is a spike?
In volleyball, spiking is the act of scoring a point by slamming the ball over the net into the opposing court effectively and aggressively.
What is the line of scrimmage?
In American and Canadian football, a line of scrimmage is an imaginary transverse line (across the width of the football field) beyond which a team cannot cross until the next play has begun.
What is a stall count?
The thrower may only catch their own throw if another player touches it in the air. Upon receiving the disc, a player has ten seconds to pass it. This period is known as the "stall", and each second is counted out (a stall count) by a defender (the marker), who must be standing within three meters of the thrower.
How does a person commit a foul?
In basketball, a personal foul is a breach of the rules that concerns illegal personal contact with an opponent. It is the most common type of foul in basketball. A player fouls out on reaching a limit on personal fouls for the game and is disqualified from participation in the remainder of the game.
What does the goalkeeper do?
In many team sports which involve scoring goals, the goalkeeper (termed goaltender, netminder, goalie or keeper in some sports) is a designated player charged with directly preventing the opposing team from scoring by intercepting shots at goal.
What is the maximum number of players allowed on the court?
What does a quarterback do in football?
Quarterbacks are members of the offensive team and line up directly behind the offensive line. In modern American football, the quarterback is usually considered the leader of the offensive team and is often responsible for calling the play in the huddle.
What is a cherry picker?
Someone who doesn’t move much and just stays in the end zone waiting for a long throw. This is typically frowned upon.