Pickleball and Cornhole Rules Quiz
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What happens after a team loses a point during their serve in corn hole?

  • They switch sides.
  • The game ends immediately.
  • The same player serves again.
  • The teammate begins serving. (correct)

What is the winning condition of a game of cornhole?

  • The first team to win by a score of 2.
  • The first team to score 21 points at the end of an inning. (correct)
  • The first team to reach 15 points.
  • The first team to score 21 points.

Which of the following is NOT a rule for scoring in corn hole?

  • A bag in the hole scores 3 points.
  • Points are scored at the end of each inning.
  • A bag on the board scores 1 point.
  • Only the first player to throw scores. (correct)

How far apart are the cornhole boards placed?

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In what scenario does a 'side out' occur during a game of corn hole?

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What is the dimension of a standard cornhole bag?

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During a game of cornhole, who pitches first in the next inning?

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What is the diameter of the hole on a standard cornhole board?

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What is the height of the net at the center of a pickleball court?

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In pickleball, what does the 'two-bounce rule' refer to?

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What type of serve is allowed in pickleball?

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What occurs if a serve lands in the kitchen area?

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Which statement is true regarding points in pickleball?

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What happens if a player volleys the ball while standing in the kitchen?

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How many players typically participate in a doubles match of pickleball?

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What must the paddle do when striking a volley serve?

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What is the scoring method used in the game where only one team can score points per inning?

<p>Cancellation Scoring (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many points does a team earn in an inning if they score 5 points and the opposing team scores 2 points?

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What is the maximum number of hits allowed per turn for a team in Spyder Pong?

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What happens if a player's hit strikes the rim or a clip in Spyder Pong?

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What term describes the act of striking the ball in Spyder Pong to begin play?

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Which of the following can a player NOT do when executing a serve in Spyder Pong?

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How many players are there on each team in Spyder Pong?

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Which statement is true regarding scoring in general gameplay of Spyder Pong?

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What is the maximum score that a player can achieve in one round of Ladder Golf?

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In Beach Volleyball, how many hits does a team have to return the ball including a block touch?

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What must a team do to win a game of Winning Spyder Pong?

<p>Reach 21 points winning by at least 2 points (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens when a team reaches a score of 9-0 in Winning Spyder Pong?

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How far apart are the ladders in Ladder Golf?

<p>25 feet (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the value of a bola hanging around the middle step in Ladder Golf?

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What is the main objective of Beach Volleyball?

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How many players can be on a team in Ladder Golf?

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Flashcards

First Serve Advantage

The team that starts the match only gets one serve because they have an advantage of being able to score first.

Side Out

When a player loses their two serves, it's their opponent's turn to serve.

Winning by 2

The game continues until one team reaches 11 points, but they must win by 2 points. This means if the score is tied, the game continues until one team has a 2-point lead.

Cornhole Turns

Each team throws four bags in turn towards the other team's board.

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Cornhole Scoring

A bag that goes through the hole is worth 3 points, while a bag that stays on the board is worth 1 point.

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Cornhole Board Dimensions

A cornhole board is 2ft x 4ft with a 6-inch diameter hole 9 inches from the top.

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Cornhole Bag Size & Weight

The bags used in cornhole are typically 6 inches by 6 inches and weigh 1 pound.

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Cornhole Board Distance

Cornhole boards are placed 27 feet apart, measured from front edge to front edge.

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What is the 'kitchen' in pickleball?

The non-volley zone is a designated area on each side of the court, extending 7ft from the net, where volleys (hitting the ball out of the air) are strictly prohibited.

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How does a pickleball game start?

The serve is the opening shot of each rally, always starting with a player on the right side of their court. The serve must clear the kitchen (including the line), be hit diagonally across the net, and can be a volley serve (hit out of the air) or a regular serve (hit after the ball bounces).

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What's a 'volley' in pickleball?

A 'volley' in pickleball refers to hitting the ball out of the air before it bounces. In pickleball, the ball must bounce once on each side before either team can hit a volley (the 'two-bounce rule').

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What is a 'fault' in pickleball?

A 'fault' is a mistake that ends a rally during gameplay. Common faults include serving outside the designated area, landing the ball out of bounds, hitting the net and landing on your side, or failing to return the ball before it bounces twice on your side.

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How do you score points in pickleball?

In traditional pickleball scoring, points can only be earned when you're serving. You continue serving until you commit a fault, after which serving rights switch to the other team.

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What's a 'winning shot' in pickleball?

A 'winning shot' in pickleball occurs when your opponent fails to return the ball, ending the rally in your favor.

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What is the size of the court in pickleball?

The badminton court has a similar size to the pickleball court, both being 20 feet wide and 44 feet long.

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What is the net height in pickleball?

The net height in pickleball is 36 inches at the sidelines and 34 inches at the center. The net should be stretched tight and parallel to the lines.

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Scoring in Spyder Pong

A point is awarded when the opposing team fails to return the ball over the net during gameplay.

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Spike

An aggressive strike used to score a point.

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Set

A strike that allows a volley to continue. Used to set up a teammate's spike.

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Serve

The initial strike of the ball to begin play.

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Clip

A strike that hits the rim or only touches the edge of the net.

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Points Cancellation

When a team scores more points than the opposing team in an inning.

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Volley

A series of strikes between teammates to keep play alive or prepare for a spike.

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Winning Spyder Pong

The first player or team to reach or exceed 21 points at the end of an inning wins the game.

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Spyder Pong Scoring Rule

In Spyder Pong, each team can only score points when they are serving the ball.

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Ladder Golf - Bolas & Objective

In Ladder Golf, each player has 3 bolas, and aims to wrap them around the steps of the ladder.

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Ladder Golf - Scoring System

In Ladder Golf, points are awarded based on which step the bola is hanging on, with the top step being worth the most points.

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Ladder Golf - Bonus Points

In Ladder Golf, players can earn a bonus point by hanging all 3 bolas on the same step, or by hanging a bola on each step.

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Beach Volleyball - Return Hits

In Beach Volleyball, a team can have 3 hits to return the ball, including the block touch.

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Spyder Pong - Winning

A team in Spyder Pong wins the game by reaching 21 points first, but needs to win by 2 points.

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Ladder Golf - Winning

In Ladder Golf, the first team to reach 21 points wins the game.

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Beach Volleyball - Objective

In Beach Volleyball, the object is to ground the ball on the opponent's court.

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Study Notes

Pickleball

  • Court Dimensions: 20' x 44', 36" net height (sidelines), 34" (center).
  • Non-Volley Zone (Kitchen): 7' area at each end where players cannot volley.
  • Gameplay: Singles (less common) or Doubles (most common- two players per team).
  • Serving: The player on the right side of their court serves first. Serve diagonally to opponent.
  • Serving Rules: Can hit ball after bounce, or in the air. Serve must clear kitchen (including the line).
  • Volley Rule: Ball must bounce once on each side before volleying.
  • Faults: Serving outside designated area, ball landing out of bounds, hitting net and staying on your side, ball bouncing twice on one side.

Cornhole

  • Equipment: Two teams (each with 4 bags of contrasting Colors, 6" x 6", weighing ~ 1 pound). Two Cornhole boards, 27 ft apart measuring from front to front edge,.
  • Gameplay: Two player teams (or single player). Alternate turns throwing bags at opposite board.
  • Scoring: Hole (3 points). Board (1 point). Ground / Bounce (0 points).
  • Important Rule: Score Cancellation –Only one team scores points per inning. The higher score cancels out opposing points in the inning.

Spyder Pong

  • Teams: Two teams, two players per team. Can move anywhere on their side of the court.
  • Serve: Ball struck into net from Team (A) to (B) initiates play.
  • Set: Volley between teammates to keep the ball alive.
  • Spike: Aggressive strike to score
  • Service/Scoring: Teams volley to determine the initial serving team. Serve and rally continues until a fault by one team. Serving team only scores in successful serve points.
  • Important Rule: Spike after setting the ball is only allowed; serving cannot be spiked

Ladder Golf

  • Teams: One or two players per team. Each has 3 "bola" (golf balls attached on a rope)
  • Gameplay: Players aim to wrap bolas around the ladder steps (3 steps-top, middle, bottom)
  • Scoring: Based on where the bola lands when play ends (Top 3 points, middle 2 points, and bottom 1 point). Additional points for hanging from all 3 points or all 3 steps in one turn
  • Winning: First team to reach or exceed 21 points.

Beach Volleyball

  • Teams: Teams consist of 2 players each.
  • Gameplay: Players hit the ball across a net on a sand court to land it in the opponents area. Three hits allowed per team per rally.
  • Scoring: A team scores a point when their opponent fails to return the ball properly (over the net, out of bounds, hitting the net and remaining in your area)
  • Winning A Match: A team wins a match when they have won two sets. In a 1-1 match tie after 2 sets, the third set continues until a team gains two-point lead.
  • Rule Differences: Players cannot tip or push the ball. Hard hits are legal.

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Test your knowledge on the rules and dimensions of Pickleball and Cornhole. This quiz covers essential gameplay aspects, serving rules, and scoring methods for both sports. Perfect for beginners or seasoned players looking to refresh their understanding!

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