Winter Sport
What sport uses a puck and sticks on ice?
Ice Hockey
What happens after a made basket in 3v3 basketball?
The opposing team takes the ball out beyond the arc and starts their possession.
Which swimming stroke is considered the fastest in competitive swimming?
freestyle
What does “deuce” mean in tennis?
The score is 40–40, and a player must win by two consecutive points.
How many points is a touchdown worth in American football?
6
How often are the Winter Olympics held?
4 years
How many touches can a team make before sending the ball over the net in volleyball?
3
What is the distance of an Olympic swimming pool?
50 meters
What is the difference between a forehand and a backhand shot?
A forehand is hit with the palm facing forward; a backhand is hit with the back of the hand facing forward.
How many players are on a soccer team on the field at one time?
11
What is the name of the sport where players slide stones on ice toward a target?
Curling
Which positions are allowed in the goal circle in netball?
GA,GS, GK, GD
Which swimming style is sometimes called the “frog stroke”?
breastroke
What is it called when you hit the ball over the net and it lands inside the opponent’s court?
Rally shot
In tennis, what is the term for a score of zero?
Love
Why do ski jumpers hold their skis in a “V” shape during a jump?
The “V” shape increases lift, helping them stay in the air longer and jump farther.
Explain the difference between a contact and obstruction penalty in netball.
Contact is physical interference with another player; obstruction is being too close (less than 3 feet) to a player with the ball.
What is a medley relay in swimming?
A relay race where each swimmer performs a different stroke: backstroke, breaststroke, butterfly, and freestyle.
What is the sequence of points in tennis?
0 (Love), 15, 30, 40, then Game.
In golf, what is the term for completing a hole one stroke under par?
Birdie
Which Winter Olympic sport involves skiing down a slope and shooting at targets?
Biathlon
Which basketball player led the Chicago Bulls to six NBA championships in the 1990s?
Michael Jordan
What is the rule for a legal butterfly stroke turn?
Both hands must touch the wall simultaneously before turning or finishing.
Which Swiss player has won 20 Grand Slam singles titles and is often called one of the greatest tennis players of all time?
Roger Federer
Which country has won the most Rugby World Cups?
New Zealand