Sport: Rules & Facts

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How many players from one team are on the pitch in football?

Eleven

How many players are on court for a basketball team?

Five

How many players are on court for a volleyball team?

Six

How many rings are on the Olympic flag?

Five

Every how many years are the Summer Olympic Games held?

Four

How many points is a touchdown worth in American football?

Six

How many skaters per ice hockey team are on the ice excluding the goalie?

Five

Which sport uses a racket and a shuttlecock?

Badminton

How many minutes does one half of football last?

Forty-five

In which country was judo created?

Japan

How many players are in a rugby union team?

Fifteen

In which sport do athletes score a knockout?

Boxing

How many holes are on a standard golf course?

Eighteen

What is zero called in tennis scoring?

Love

Which sport has the positions catcher and pitcher?

Baseball

How many periods are in an ice hockey match?

Three

Which ball is heavier, a bowling ball or a tennis ball?

Bowling ball

What is scoring three goals in one match called in football?

Hat-trick

How many players per team are in the water in water polo?

Seven

What is the approximate distance of a marathon?

42 kilometres

Which sport uses a stick and a puck?

Ice hockey

How many seconds does a team have to shoot under FIBA basketball rules?

Twenty-four

In which sport do athletes race in a pool?

Swimming

How many lanes are on a standard athletics track?

Eight

What colour card does a referee use to send off a footballer?

Red

How many points is a free throw worth in basketball?

One

Which sport is played at Wimbledon?

Tennis

How many strikes in a row are needed for a 'turkey' in bowling?

Three