Baseball
Sports Idioms
Basketball
Sports Invented in the USA
American Football
100

What is the square infield area of a baseball field that is defined by four bases (home plate, first, second, and third base) called?

The Diamond

100

What does the idiom 'out of my/her league' mean?

Someone is too good for you

100

What is the name of the field where basketball is played?

Court

100

This game, consisting of 2 boards and a set of beanbags, is played throughout the Midwest and South of the US at tailgates, barbecues, and other outdoor events.

Cornhole

100

How many points do teams receive for a touchdown in American football?

6

200

What is the name of the baseball position that stands on the mound and throws the ball?

the pitcher

200

What does the idiom 'on thin ice' mean?

to be at risk of something, or about to be in trouble

200

How many points are awarded to a team that scores outside the ring around the basket?

3 points

200

This game, originally called indoor baseball, is played on a diamond with a yellow ball.

Softball

200

What is the big American football championship called?

the Superbowl

300

Name one American baseball team

Seattle Mariners

300

What does the idiom 'out of left field' mean?

something totally unexpected

300

What is the annual, single-elimination NCAA Division I Men's and Women's Basketball Tournament held during March and April called?

March Madness

300

This game, known as the oldest American sport, was invented by the Iroquois Native Americans.

Lacrosse

300

Name one American football team

Kansas City Chiefs, etc

400

What is the name of a pitch where the umpire judges the pitch to be good or a swing is unsuccessful?

Strike

400

What does the idiom 'get into the swing of' something mean?

be comfortable doing something after some time

400

What is the word for the act of continuously bouncing the ball with one hand at a time while standing or moving?

Dribbling

400

This sport mainly consists of players throwing discs.

Ultimate Frisbee
400

What are the two names used for the two roles each team can play when trying to score a point and trying to prevent the other team from scoring?

Offense and defense

500

What is it called when a base runner runs to the next base while the pitcher is pitching?

stealing a base

500

What does the idiom 'rain check' mean?

accept at a later time

500

What team just won the basketball tournament in the US in 2026 (men's and women's)?

Men - Michigan Wolverines

Women - UCLA Bruins

500

This game, consisting of a small inflatable ball and a circular net, was invented in 1989 by an American cartoonist.

Roundnet or Spikeball

500

What is the word that refers to one of four attempts (chances) the offensive team has to advance the ball at least 10 yards towards the opponent’s end zone?

Down

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