Field Sports

Description: Test your knowledge on various field sports, including their rules, equipment, and famous athletes.
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In American football, what is the maximum number of players allowed on the field at any given time?

  1. 11

  2. 12

  3. 13

  4. 14


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In American football, each team is allowed to have 11 players on the field at any given time.

Which field sport is known for its use of a stick to hit a ball and score runs?

  1. Cricket

  2. Hockey

  3. Baseball

  4. Golf


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Cricket is a field sport in which players use a bat to hit a ball and score runs.

In soccer, what is the maximum number of substitutions allowed during a match?

  1. 3

  2. 4

  3. 5

  4. 6


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

In soccer, each team is allowed to make a maximum of 5 substitutions during a match.

Which field sport involves throwing a javelin and attempting to land it as far as possible?

  1. Discus throw

  2. Javelin throw

  3. Shot put

  4. Hammer throw


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Javelin throw is a field sport in which athletes throw a javelin, a long, thin spear, and attempt to land it as far as possible.

In rugby union, what is the name of the position responsible for kicking the ball?

  1. Fly-half

  2. Scrum-half

  3. Fullback

  4. Kicker


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

In rugby union, the kicker is the player responsible for kicking the ball, including penalty kicks, drop goals, and conversions.

Which field sport is played on a rectangular field with two goals at each end and involves hitting a ball with a racquet?

  1. Tennis

  2. Badminton

  3. Squash

  4. Table tennis


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Tennis is a field sport played on a rectangular court with two goals at each end. Players use racquets to hit a ball over the net and into the opponent's court.

In field hockey, what is the name of the penalty awarded when a player commits a foul inside the striking circle?

  1. Penalty corner

  2. Penalty stroke

  3. Free hit

  4. Short corner


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

In field hockey, a penalty stroke is awarded when a player commits a foul inside the striking circle, resulting in a direct shot on goal.

Which field sport involves throwing a discus and attempting to land it as far as possible?

  1. Discus throw

  2. Javelin throw

  3. Shot put

  4. Hammer throw


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Discus throw is a field sport in which athletes throw a discus, a heavy, flat disc, and attempt to land it as far as possible.

In American football, what is the name of the position responsible for catching passes from the quarterback?

  1. Wide receiver

  2. Tight end

  3. Running back

  4. Quarterback


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In American football, wide receivers are responsible for catching passes from the quarterback and advancing the ball down the field.

Which field sport involves throwing a shot put and attempting to land it as far as possible?

  1. Discus throw

  2. Javelin throw

  3. Shot put

  4. Hammer throw


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Shot put is a field sport in which athletes throw a shot put, a heavy metal ball, and attempt to land it as far as possible.

In soccer, what is the name of the position responsible for defending the goal?

  1. Goalkeeper

  2. Defender

  3. Midfielder

  4. Forward


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In soccer, the goalkeeper is the player responsible for defending the goal and preventing the opposing team from scoring.

Which field sport involves throwing a hammer and attempting to land it as far as possible?

  1. Discus throw

  2. Javelin throw

  3. Shot put

  4. Hammer throw


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Hammer throw is a field sport in which athletes throw a hammer, a heavy metal ball attached to a wire, and attempt to land it as far as possible.

In rugby league, what is the name of the position responsible for scoring tries?

  1. Winger

  2. Center

  3. Halfback

  4. Fullback


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In rugby league, wingers are responsible for scoring tries, which are worth 4 points each.

Which field sport involves hitting a small ball with a paddle and attempting to land it on the opponent's side of the table?

  1. Tennis

  2. Badminton

  3. Squash

  4. Table tennis


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Table tennis is a field sport played on a rectangular table with a net in the middle. Players use paddles to hit a small ball back and forth over the net.

In American football, what is the name of the position responsible for carrying the ball and attempting to score touchdowns?

  1. Wide receiver

  2. Tight end

  3. Running back

  4. Quarterback


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

In American football, running backs are responsible for carrying the ball and attempting to score touchdowns.

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