On the Court
How many players are on the court for each basketball team during play?
5
In basketball, how many seconds can an offensive player stay in the key (paint) before a violation?
3 seconds
Which country invented basketball?
United States
What piece of equipment is needed to play hockey besides the puck?
hockey stick
Which sport is known as “the beautiful game”?
soccer
How many players are on the volleyball court per team?
6
In volleyball, how many hits is a team allowed before sending the ball over the net?
3
Volleyball was invented in which U.S. state?
Massachusetts
In football, what piece of protective gear is worn on the head?
helmet
What’s the fastest recorded tennis serve speed in mph? (Within 5 mph)
163 mph
How many players are on the field for one soccer team during regulation play?
11
In soccer, what is awarded when a foul occurs inside the penalty box?
penalty kick
Which country is credited with creating soccer as we know it today?
England
What is the official size of a basketball used in men's professional play?
size 7
Which Olympic sport uses the term “piste” for its playing area?
fencing
In team handball, how many players are on the court per team?
7
In softball/baseball, how many strikes result in a strikeout?
3
Softball was first played indoors in which city?
Chicago
In baseball, what is used by the catcher to protect their face?
catcher’s mask
In what sport can you score a “hat trick”?
hockey or soccer
In ice hockey, how many players (including goalie) are on the ice per team?
6
In flag football, how many points is a touchdown worth?
6
Team handball originated in which part of the world?
Northern Europe
In lacrosse, what is the netted stick used to carry the ball called?
crosse
What sport is played on the largest field in terms of area?
polo