Team sports FINAL EXAM
Foul in soccer = ?
Free kick
Mercy Rule
Game ends if after 3 innings a team is up by 12, 10 runs after 4, or 8 runs after 5.
Scoring in basketball
Goals from the field are 2 or 3 points, and 1 point from the free throw line.
guard (in basketball)
Guards the player with the ball from advancing it to another player
Penalties in floor hockey
High sticking, holding the puck, tripping, pushing
Overtime in soccer
10 minutes
How many yards is a soccer field
100 to 120 yards long and 55 to 75 yards wide
Number of players in soccer
11, includes a goalie, fullbacks, midfielders and fowards
5th game needed = ?
15 point game
Goal height in floor hockey
2 by 6 feet
points in a volleyball game
25
Games in floor hockey
3 periods, 8:00 minutes long
Court Dimensions (Volleyball)
30 by 60 feet
Restraining area in hockey
4 by 8 feet, in order to keep the goalie safe
Downs
4 downs per zone (6 zones).
pitching mound
46 feet for a slow pitch game, 40 for a fast pitch
How many endings are in softball?
6
Number of players in volleyball
6
Players in floor hockey
6
Football field dimensions
6-10 yard zones
Net height (volleyball)
7'11 or 7'4
Base paths
70 feet in distance between bases.
basketball court dimensions
94ft X 50ft
What begins each volleyball game?
A coin toss
indirect free kick
A free kick from which a player other than the kicker must contact the ball before a score can result
direct free kick
A free kick from which the kicker may immediately score from that initial contact
throw in
A method of restarting play after the ball has traveled outside the touchlines.
Underhand serve
A serve performed with an underhand striking action. The ball is usually contacted with the heel of the hand. The weight transfers to back to front
Lay ups (basketball)
A shot approached by the right side of the basket, at an angle of 45 degrees. The ball is released with the right hand and the weight is on the left foot.
Setting
All fingers touch the ball, wrists are cocked backwards. Usually the second pass in a series of three
Blocking
Can involve 1,2, or even 3 players. The blocker has spread fingers and thumbs pointing up, and must avoid touching the net
What is a libero?
Can only play back row Can not serve, block, or attack hit(w/ exceptions) Wear a different colored jersey and leave the court on there own
What determines the start of a softball game
Coin flip
Dribbling (floor hockey)
Consists of a series of short taps in the direction in the player is moving. The hands can be moved close together, and the grip should be tight.
Slow pitch rules for overtime
Continues as usual
Tackling
Declared when the defensive player pulls one of the runners flag
Bating order
Determined in order of score sheet
offside (soccer)
Determined when the ball is passed to the player, not when the player receives the ball
Jump shots
Difficult to block. After the shooter jumps, the ball is placed just above and in front of the head. The elbows must be kept under the ball so the shooting hand is in line with the basket. The wrist snaps.
time out rules in volleyball
Each team may take two 60 second time outs
Passing (basketball)
Elbows should be bent, and the hands move toward the body to give the ball a force. Ised to get the ball from one player to another (throwing)
Dodging (hockey)
Evading a tackler and maintaining control of the puck
Fouls (soccer)
Kicking a opponent, jumping at a opponent, hitting or pushing, handling the ball with hands
Outfielders
Left, left center, right, right center
attacking
Made with a open palm and ends with a snap of the wrist. A hard hit to the ball that is difficult to return
Overhand serve
Made with a open palm, all about ball contact and the toss. The weight is on both feet
goalkeeper
May kick the puck and stop it. May throw it off the sides of the field
5 yard penalties
Offsides, ineligible person downfield, false start
Centering (football)
Passed between the legs sideways into the quarterbacks hands. Starts every new play
Passing
Passing the ball to the other side of the net. Knees are slightly bent, requires a 90 degree angle between the thighs and the body. Wrists are facing downward
Lateral pass (football)
Pitching the ball underhand to a teammate. The ball is tossed sideways or backwards
midfield player/stoppers
Play in the middle of the field, may score goals
Fowards
Primary scoreres
15 yard penalty
Pushing the ball carrier out of bounds, ball carrier pushing off, illegal use of hands, illegal use of flags
corner kick
Putting the ball back into play when it goes out over the end line by the defensive team.
Goal kick
Putting the ball back into play when it goes out over the end line by the offensive team.
Dribbling (basketball)
Requires bent knees and crouching. The ball should be pushed toward the floor back to the palm of your hand, and is controlled with the fingertips.
pitcher
Responsible for throwing a ball to the bater. Throws a underhand pitch
Zone 2
Right front
Dead ball (football)
Ruled dead when it hits the ground. Gets returned to the team who had the ball
Catcher (softball)
Stands behind the batter and catches any balls. Can tag a person running for home out.
Face off
Starts every game of floorhockey
Fielding (hockey)
Stopping the puck and controlling it
Fast pitch rules for overtime
The batter making the last out in the 7th inning goes to 2nd base to start the 8th inning
Shooting (basketball)
The body should be in line with the basket. The ball is held with the fingers spread and the elbow of the shooting hand should always be directly behind the ball. Shot with a slight backspin
Scoring in volleyball
The first team to win by 2 or 3 games
Players (Basketball)
There are 5 players. The players are one center, two forwards, and two guards
How long are soccer games?
Two 45 minute periods
Number of players in softball
Two teams of 9 or 10
Overhead Pass (basketball)
Used against a shorter player. The momentum of the pass comes from a forceful wrist and a finger snap
Chest pass
Used for passes up to 20 feet. The ball is a chest level with fingers spread
Passing (football)
Used to advance the ball to a teammate. The weight is transferred to the rear leg in preparation, and then transferred forward in the direction of the receiver.
Bounce pass (Basketball)
Used to pass the ball to a closer teammate. Should bounce off the floor directly to the other player. Should be at waist level
Blocking (football)
Used to prevent other players from getting the flag to the ball carrier. Knocking down players is not necessary
punting a football
When a kick is made to score points. The ball should be dropped rather then tossed into the air in contact with the floor
Is a serve allowed to hit the net?
Yes, without loss of possession
Fullbacks
defensive players in front of the goal keeper
penalty kick
free kick to attempt a field goal as a result of a foul
Zone 5
left back
Zone 4
left front
goalie
may use hands when inside the penalty box to prevent the ball from entering the goal
Zone 6
middle back
Zone 3
middle front
Zone 1
right back
Point guard (basketball)
the best ball handler and passer on the team