Rules & Regulations Of Sport
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Please complete this quiz on the basic rules & regulations for a range of popular sports. You are allowed a maximum of one incorrect answer in order to pass. You will not be able to pass the unit without first successully completing this test.
- 1.How long does a hockey match last?
- A.
2 x 30 minute halves
- B.
2 x 35 minute halves
- C.
2 x 40 minute halves
- D.
2 x 45 minute halves
- E.
4 x 20 minute quarters
- 2.Which statements are TRUE for the sport of hockey
- A.
A penalty stroke is awarded when defenders commit a deliberate foul in the circle
- B.
A short corner is awarded if the ball goes over the backline after last being touched by a defender.
- C.
A short corner is awarded when defenders commit a foul in the circle
- D.
A long corner is awarded when defenders commit a deliberate foul in the circle
- E.
A long corner is awarded if the ball goes over the backline after last being touched by a defender.
- 3.For which of the following offences would you NOT be given out for in a game of cricket
- A.
Bowled out
- B.
Caught out
- C.
Leg Before Wicket
- D.
Leg Bye
- E.
Run Out
- 4.In which situation(s) could a batsperson score 4 runs with a single shot in a game of cricket?
- A.
If the ball reaches the boundary rope without bouncing
- B.
If the ball reaches the boundary rope without bouncing and the batspeople run 4 times between the wickets
- C.
If the ball reaches the boundary rope without bouncing and the batspeople run 6 times between the wickets
- D.
If the ball bounces before reaching the boundary rope and the batspeople run 2 times between the wickets
- E.
If the ball does not reach the boundary rope and the batspeople run 4 times between the wickets
- 5.How long does a netball match last?
- A.
4 x 10 minute quarters
- B.
4 x 15 minute qaurters
- C.
4 X 20 minute quarters
- D.
2 x 15 minute halves
- E.
2 x 20 minute halves
- 6.Which player(s) in a game of netball are allowed to score
- A.
C - Centre
- B.
GA - Goal Attack
- C.
GK - Goal Keeper
- D.
GS - Goal Shooter
- E.
WA - Wing Attack
- 7.In a game of netball, what is the MAXIMUM amount of time allowed before a player must pass the ball?
- A.
1 second
- B.
2 seconds
- C.
3 seconds
- D.
5 seconds
- E.
10 seconds
- 8.What is the MINIMUM number of points needed to win a game of badminton?
- A.
11
- B.
15
- C.
20
- D.
21
- E.
25
- 9.Which of the following is the correct scoring sequence in tennis?
- A.
15, 30, 40
- B.
20, 30, 40
- C.
15, 30, 45
- D.
10, 20, 30
- E.
15, 25, 40
- 10.What does the score need to be for the umpire to call for a tie-break in a tennis match?
- A.
5 sets all
- B.
6 sets all
- C.
7 sets all
- D.
6 - 5
- E.
7 - 6
- 11.How many players are on court from each team during a game of volleyball?
- A.
4
- B.
5
- C.
6
- D.
7
- E.
8
- 12.Which player on a volleyball team is not allowed in front of the attack line?
- A.
Blocker
- B.
Left Back
- C.
Libero
- D.
Right Forward
- E.
Setter
- 13.How many players from each team are on the field at the start of a game of rugby league?
- A.
7
- B.
11
- C.
15
- D.
14
- E.
13
- 14.In rugby league, when would a player need to 'play the ball'?
- A.
To restart the game after a player has been tackled
- B.
To restart the game after the ball has gone out of play
- C.
To restart the game after a try has been scored
- D.
To restart the game after a conversion has been scored
- E.
To restart the game after a drop goal has been scored
- 15.In rugby league, how many points are awarded for a try?
- A.
2
- B.
3
- C.
4
- D.
5
- E.
6
- 16.In rugby union, how many points are awarded for a try?
- A.
2
- B.
3
- C.
4
- D.
5
- E.
6
- 17.How many players from each team are on the field at the start of a game of rugby union?
- A.
15
- B.
14
- C.
13
- D.
11
- E.
7
- 18.How many seconds does a team have to shoot in a game of basketball?
- A.
3
- B.
8
- C.
20
- D.
21
- E.
24
- 19.How long is a game of ice hockey?
- A.
2 x 20 minute halves
- B.
3 x 20 minute periods
- C.
4 x 20 minute quarters
- D.
2 x 30 minute halves
- E.
2 x 35 minute halves
- 20.How many players are there on the ice from each team at the start of an ice hockey match?
- A.
6
- B.
5
- C.
4
- D.
8
- E.
10
- 21.Which of the following is NOT a violation in basketball?
- A.
Boxing Out
- B.
Carrying
- C.
Double Dribble
- D.
Goal Tending
- E.
Travelling
- 22.How many seconds does a team have to cross the halfway line in a game of basketball?
- A.
3
- B.
8
- C.
20
- D.
21
- E.
24
- 23.Which of the following statements is TRUE?
- A.
A fault is awarded if the shuttlecock hits the ceiling
- B.
A let is awarded if the shuttlecock hits a post
- C.
A let is awarded if the shuttlecock hits the net
- D.
A let is awarded if the shuttlecock hits the ceiling
- E.
A fault is awarded if the shuttlecock is served when the opponent is not ready
- 24.What is the MINIMUM number of points needed to win the first set of a volleyball match?
- A.
11
- B.
15
- C.
20
- D.
21
- E.
25
- 25.How is a game of netball started?
- A.
Centre pass
- B.
Goal line pass
- C.
Jump ball
- D.
Sideline pass
- E.
Tip off
- 26.Which player on an ice hockey team is not allowed to cross the halfway line?
- A.
Centre
- B.
Goalie
- C.
Left Wing
- D.
Right Defenceman
- E.
Right Wing
- 27.What happens when an ice hockey player is charged with a penalty?
- A.
Cente pass
- B.
Face off
- C.
Free hit
- D.
Player is sent off
- E.
Player is sent to the penalty box (sin bin)
- 28.In cricket, what is the minimum number of balls bowled by the bowler?
- A.
4
- B.
5
- C.
6
- D.
10
- E.
12
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