Sports Terminology Practice Questions

Correct answer: Cricket

A 'Chinaman' is a type of left-arm unorthodox spin bowling in cricket. It occurs when a left-arm bowler uses their wrist to spin the ball from off-side to leg-side for a right-handed batsman.

Correct answer: Hockey

In Field Hockey, a 'Bully' is a method used to restart the game, while a 'Short Corner' (also known as a Penalty Corner) is awarded for a foul committed by the defending team inside their own circle.

Correct answer: Badminton and Tennis

In both Tennis and Badminton, 'Deuce' refers to a score situation where both players or sides have reached a point where two consecutive points are needed to win the game or set.

Correct answer: Swimming

The Butterfly Stroke is a swimming style swum on the chest, with both arms moving symmetrically, accompanied by the butterfly kick (also known as the dolphin kick).

Correct answer: Golf

In Golf, a 'Birdie' refers to scoring one stroke under par for a hole, while an 'Eagle' refers to scoring two strokes under par.

Correct answer: Mound

The 'Pitcher's Mound' is a raised section in the middle of the baseball diamond from which the pitcher throws the ball to the batter. It is typically 60 feet 6 inches away from home plate.

Correct answer: Chess

In Chess, 'Checkmate' occurs when a player's king is in a position to be captured (in check) and there is no way to move the king out of capture. It signifies the end of the game.

Correct answer: Nutmeg

A 'Nutmeg' is a skill used in football where a player kicks or dribbles the ball between an opponent's legs. It is considered a clever and often embarrassing move for the defender.

Correct answer: Billiards

In Billiards, Snooker, and Pool, a 'Cue' is the long, tapered wooden stick used by players to strike the cue ball. The tip is usually made of leather to provide better grip on the ball.

Correct answer: Jab

A 'Jab' is a quick, straight punch thrown with the leading hand from the fighting position. It is used to maintain distance, set up power punches, or score points.

Correct answer: Zero

In Tennis, 'Love' is used to signify a score of zero. It is widely believed to have originated from the French word 'l'oeuf,' meaning egg, which resembles a zero.

Correct answer: A batsman scoring zero

A 'Duck' occurs when a batsman is dismissed without scoring any runs. If dismissed on the very first ball faced, it is specifically called a 'Golden Duck'.

Correct answer: Swish

A 'Swish' is a successful basket where the ball drops through the hoop without touching the rim or the backboard. Conversely, an 'Airball' is a shot that misses everything completely.

Correct answer: Horse Racing

A 'Jockey' is the professional rider of horses in races, while a 'Punter' is a person who places bets on the outcome of the race.

Correct answer: Bridge

In the card game Bridge, a 'Trump' is a suit designated to outrank all other suits. A 'Grand Slam' refers to winning all thirteen tricks in a single hand.

Correct answer: Archery

In Archery and Darts, the 'Bullseye' is the small circular area at the very center of the target. Hitting it yields the highest number of points in a standard round.

Correct answer: Ace

An 'Ace' is a serve that results directly in a point because the receiving team is unable to touch the ball or return it over the net.

Correct answer: Badminton

In Badminton and Table Tennis, a 'Smash' is a powerful overhead shot hit downward into the opponent's court. It is usually the primary point-scoring stroke.

Correct answer: Basketball

In Basketball, a 'Free Throw' is an unopposed shot awarded from the free-throw line after certain fouls, and the term is most closely identified with this sport. Football, Cricket, and Volleyball each use their own distinct scoring and restart terminology and do not use 'Free Throw'.

Correct answer: Polo

A 'Chukker' (or Chukka) is a period of play in a Polo match. A standard match usually consists of four, six, or eight chukkers, each lasting seven minutes.