Gaelic Football Quiz

What is the size of a Gaelic football pitch?

• 120-130 meters long and 70-80 meters wide

• 150-160 meters long and 70-80 meters wide

• 130-145 meters long and 80-90 meters wide

• 100-120 meters long and 60-70 meters wide

How many players are on each team in a Gaelic football match?

• 20

• 10

• 25

• 15

What is the main objective of Gaelic football?

• To throw the ball into a basket

• To hit the ball with a racket into a net

• To score points by getting the ball over the opposing team's crossbar or into their goal.

• To kick the ball through a hoop

What is the role of a goalkeeper in Gaelic football?

• To score goals for their team

• To act as a referee during the game

• To assist the opposing team in scoring

• To prevent the opposing team from scoring by defending the goal area.

Name one skill required in Gaelic football.

• Dribbling skills

• Kicking accuracy

• Tackling ability

• Throwing accuracy

What is the purpose of the goalposts in Gaelic football?

• To mark the center of the field

• To provide shade for spectators

• To hang banners for advertising

• To score points by kicking or hand-passing the ball between them

What is the penalty for a foul in Gaelic football?

• The player is sent off the field.

• A penalty kick is awarded to the opposing team.

• A free kick is awarded to the opposing team.

• The team loses possession of the ball.

What protective equipment is worn by players in Gaelic football?

• Jersey, shorts, socks, boots, mouthguard

• Helmet, gloves, shin guards, cleats

• Pads, visor, compression sleeves, sneakers

• Wristbands, goggles, shoulder pads, sandals

How is a point scored in Gaelic football?

• By kicking the ball over the crossbar and between the goalposts.

• By hitting the ball with a tennis racket

• By throwing the ball into the net

• By doing a somersault over the goal line

What is the technique used to kick the ball in Gaelic football called?

• Headering

• Tackling

• Dribbling

• Soloing