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