Sports Rules Knowledge Quiz

In football, when is a player considered to be in an offside position?

• When they are behind the halfway line

• When they are nearer to the opponent’s goal line than both the ball and the second-last opponent

• When they are in their own penalty area

• When they are taking a throw-in

Which of the following actions is NOT allowed when making a tackle in rugby?

• Tackling below the shoulders

• Tackling around the legs

• Tackling above the shoulders

• Using arms to wrap around the opponent

In cricket, how many legal deliveries make up an over?

• 4

• 5

• 6

• 8

In tennis, what is the score called when both players have won three points each?

• Deuce

• Advantage

• Love

• All

How many points does a player need to win a standard game in tennis, provided they are ahead by at least two points?

• 3

• 4

• 5

• 6

In athletics, what is the standard distance of one lap around an outdoor track?

• 100 metres

• 200 metres

• 400 metres

• 800 metres

Which of the following is NOT permitted in a 100 metres sprint event?

• Starting before the gun

• Wearing spikes

• Using starting blocks

• Staying in your own lane

In netball, what is considered contact?

• Standing 3 feet away from the player with the ball

• Touching the ball with one hand

• Physically touching or impeding an opponent

• Passing the ball backwards

How many players are allowed on the court for each netball team at one time?

• 5

• 6

• 7

• 8

In basketball, how many points is a shot made from beyond the three-point line worth?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4