Football Rules/Terms
What term is used when the player crosses the opposing goal line and scores for his team?
Touchdown
When someone puts the ball in the hoop and has touched the rim, what is that called?
Term used for when ball is hit over the fence in play.
Home Run
How many points until you when a game?
4
When a team scores, what is it called?
Goal
What is the term for when the QB throws a ball to the other team?
Interception
What is a basket made from behind the arc called?
3-Pointer
Term used when the ball is hit outside of the lines.
Foul Ball
What is the term used when the player serves and the ball is not returned?
Ace
Term used when two players fight for the puck at the start.
Face-off
What is the penalty when the referee signals a chop to the hand and then makes a throwing motion?
Roughing the Passer
What is the called when the ref makes rolling motion with both hands?
Traveling
What is the term ERA mean?
Earned Run Average
What does Love mean when they say the score?
Love means 0
Term used when someone scores 3 goals (same as soccer).
Hat trick
What is the kick after a touchdown called that gets the team an extra point? (Not extra point)
PAT--Point after attempt
What is called when the ref puts one hand behind his head and the other hand points down the court?
Charging Foul
Which position in a line up does not play in the field?
Designated Hitter
What are the progressions for points in a game?
15-30-40-game
For committing a foul, where do the players get sent?
Penalty Box
What is the difference between a college pass interference and professional pass interference?
College is max of 15 yards, Pros is spot foul.
How do they know when to have TV timeouts in college basketball?
Dead ball after every 4 minutes of game play.
Which players touch the ball on a 6-4-3 double play?
Shortstop-Second Base-First Base
What is a Grand Slam in tennis?
Winning all the major tournaments.
What is the area right in front of the goalie called?
The crease