Sports Trivia

Which of these is not true in badminton?

• During the game, the players are not allowed to let the racket touch the net.

• You must win 21 points to win a set.

• Players must serve diagonally across the net to their opponent.

• A fault is called if a player hits the birdie against the net.

How many innings are in a baseball game?

• 10

• 9

• 12

• 6

In a game of basketball, how many steps may be taken before passing or shooting. (without dribbling)

• 2

• 1

• 5

• 3

How many points does the first place runner give his/her team in cross country?

• 8

• 24

• 1

• 100

In the NFL how much time does the offensive team have from the previous down to complete a play?

(How long is the play clock?)

• 30 seconds

• 40 seconds

• 60 seconds

• 120 seconds

Which one of these golf rules is false?

• The weight of a golf ball may not exceed 5 grams.

• A ball must not have any foreign material applied to it intentionally to influence its movement.

• Players are responsible for playing the proper ball.

• Players may not practice on the course on the day or between rounds of a stroke play competition.

In competition below the elite level, what is the maximum score a gymnast can get during a competition?

• 24

• 5

• 10

• 12

In hockey, what does the icing violation refer to?

• When a player passes the puck from his defending zone to a teammate beyond the red center line.

• When any member of the attacking team precedes the puck over the defending team's blue line.

• When a player shoots the puck across the center red line and past the opposing red goal line.

• Called for boarding, charging, cross-checking, elbowing, holding, hooking, high-sticking, interference, roughing, slashing, spearing, tripping and unsportsmanlike conduct.

What does the weight of a pole vaulting pole refer to?

• How much force is needed to bend the pole.

• How tall the pole is.

• How much the pole weighs.

• The recommended maximum weight of the pole vaulter using the pole.

How many players are on a lacrosse team?

• 6

• 10

• 8

• 12