Basketball 101

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Questions and Answers

What is the equivalent of a tackle in rugby in touch football?

A down

A penalty

A touch (correct)

A tackle

How many chances does a team have to score a try?

Six (correct)

Ten

Eight

Four

What happens if a defender does not retreat the required distance after each touch?

A penalty is awarded (correct)

The play continues

The ball carrier is awarded a try

The game is stopped

What must a ball carrier do after being touched?

Perform a rollball Signup and view all the answers

What is the result if no try is scored after six touches?

Possession is turned over to the opposing team Signup and view all the answers

How are penalties taken in touch football?

By a tap Signup and view all the answers

What is the main objective of football (soccer)?

To score more goals than the opposing team Signup and view all the answers

How many players are on each team in football (soccer)?

11 players Signup and view all the answers

What is the duration of a standard football (soccer) game?

Two 45-minute halves Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of additional time in football (soccer)?

To account for time lost due to injuries and other stoppages Signup and view all the answers

How does a football (soccer) game start?

With a kickoff Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the goalkeeper in football (soccer)?

To defend the goal Signup and view all the answers

How many outfield players are there in a football (soccer) team?

10 players Signup and view all the answers

What is the duration of the halftime break in football (soccer)?

15-minute break Signup and view all the answers

What happens after a goal is scored in football?

The game restarts with a kickoff from the center Signup and view all the answers

What is the rule for being offside in football?

If a player is closer to the opponent's goal line than both the ball and the second-last opponent Signup and view all the answers

What is not allowed in football?

Physical contact like kicking or tripping Signup and view all the answers

What is awarded for fouls committed inside the penalty area in football?

Penalty kick Signup and view all the answers

What happens when the ball goes out of play over the touchline in football?

A throw-in is awarded Signup and view all the answers

What happens when the ball is last touched by an attacking player and crosses the goal line without resulting in a goal in football?

A goal kick is awarded Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a free kick in football?

To score a goal directly Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of a foul committed by the goalkeeper within their penalty area in football?

No foul is called Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Basketball

The objective is to score more points than the opposing team by shooting the ball through the opponent's hoop.
Each team has five players on the court: two guards, two forwards, and one center.
A basket made from outside the three-point line earns three points, while a basket made from inside the three-point line earns two points.
Free throws are worth one point each.
The game starts with a jump ball at center court.
Players must dribble the ball while moving and cannot take more than two steps without dribbling.
Violations include traveling, double dribble, carrying, and backcourt violation.

Football (Soccer)

The objective is to score more goals than the opposing team by getting the ball into the opponent's net.
Each team has 11 players on the field: one goalkeeper and ten outfield players.
A standard game consists of two halves, each lasting 45 minutes, with a 15-minute halftime break.
Additional time, known as stoppage or injury time, may be added at the end of each half.
The game begins with a kickoff from the center of the field.
A touch is the equivalent of a tackle in rugby, made by simply touching the ball carrier with one or both hands.
Defenders must retreat 5 meters after each touch to stay onside.
Penalties are awarded for infringements like forward passes, offside play, and incorrect rollball.

Volleyball

The objective is to score points by hitting the ball over the net and into the opponent's court in such a way that they cannot return it.
Each team has six players on the court at a time, positioned in three front-row and three back-row positions.
A match is typically played as best-of-five sets, with each set played to 25 points, and a team must win by at least 2 points.
The game starts with a serve from behind the end line, with a coin toss usually deciding which team serves first.

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Learn the basics of basketball, including the objective, team positions, and scoring system. Understand how points are earned and the rules of the game.