What must the serve be in pickleball—underhand or overhand?
In table tennis doubles, what is the rule about hitting order between teammates?
Alternate Hits
Which soccer player has won the most Ballon d'Or awards?
Lionel Messi
What is the object you hit in badminton called?
Shuttlecock (birdie)
What is the race distance for one lap around a standard track?
400 metres
Where must the serve land on the opponent’s side?
Diagonally into service box
In doubles, in table tennis, how many serves does each player get before switching with their teammate?
Serve 2 times before switching
Swimmer with the most Olympic medals....
Michael Phelps
How many points are needed to win a standard badminton game?
21 points
What is it called if a runner starts before the gun?
False Start
Can you score a point if your team is not serving?
No (only the serving team scores)
What score must a player reach to win a game (minimum)?
11 points (win by 2)
Which female tennis player is one of the greatest of all time with many Grand Slam titles?
Serena Williams
What is the term for a powerful overhead shot hit downward?
Smash
In long jump, what happens if you step over the takeoff line?
Foul
What side of the court do you always start serving from when your score is even?
Right side
On a legal serve, what must the ball do on your side before going over the net?
Bounce once on your side first
Which Canadian hockey player is currently one of the biggest stars in the NHL?
Connor McDavid
What determines which side you serve from in badminton?
Your score (even = right, odd = left)
What is the standard distance of a sprint race that is NOT run on a curve?
100 metres
What is the only shot that must be hit underhand?
The serve
What happens if the ball touches your hand holding the paddle during play?
It is still in play (legal)
Which basketball player has won the most NBA championships?
Bill Russell
What is the maximum score a badminton game can reach if tied closely?
30 points (cap)
Why do 200m and 400m races have staggered starts?
To make up for the distance difference on the curve