Softball/Baseball
How many bases are there?
4
The result of starting before the gun in a sprint race.
False start
The term for a serve that is untouched by the opponent.
An ace
The maximum number of hits a team can have before returning the ball.
3
The term for the pocket at the end of the stick used to carry the ball.
The mesh
The term for when a pitcher throws three strikes in a row.
a strikeout
The lane violation that results in disqualification
Lane infringement
The Grand Slam event held in Melbourne, Australia.
Australia Open
The original name of volleyball.
Mintonette
The penalty for making illegal physical contact with an opponent.
A personal foul
The term for when a runner leaves the base before the pitch is released in softball.
a lead-off
The event where athletes must alternate hands while carrying an object.
What is a relay race?
The term for when the ball hits the net on a serve but still lands in the correct service box.
A Let
The type of serve that floats unpredictably through the air.
Float serve
The players responsible for transitioning the ball between defense and attack.
Mid fielders
The baseball pitch that suddenly changes direction mid-flight.
A slider
The field event where competitors aim for maximum height without a pole.
What is high jump?
The point scored immediately after deuce.
Advantage
The term for a defensive move where a player dives and stretches one arm to keep the ball in play.
A pancake
The result if a player steps into the crease while shooting.
The number of feet between the bases in Major League Baseball.
90 feet
The number of jumps allowed in the long jump and triple jump finals.
Six
The line players must stand behind when serving.
Baseline
The penalty for stepping on or over the service line while serving.
A foot fault
The area around the goal where only the goalie and defenders are allowed.
The crease