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Where did the modern version of tennis originate?
What is the main objective of playing soccer?
How many players are on each team in a soccer game?
What is the name of the international team competition for men in tennis?
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How long are the halves in a soccer game?
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When was the first Wimbledon tournament held?
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Wat is het doel van het spel bij American football?
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Wat is een belangrijk onderdeel van de uitrusting bij tennis?
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Hoe heet de belangrijkste internationale voetbalwedstrijd?
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Wat is een belangrijke fysieke eis voor wielrennen?
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Welke soort wielrennen vindt plaats op een baan?
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Wat is de naam van de belangrijkste professionele competitie in American football?
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Study Notes
Soccer
History
- Originated in Britain in the mid-19th century
- First official rules published in 1863
- FIFA (Fédération Internationale de Football Association) established in 1904
Rules and Gameplay
- Played between two teams of 11 players each
- Objective: score more goals than the opposing team by kicking or heading the ball into the opponent's goal
- Game divided into two 45-minute halves
- Players can use any part of their body except hands and arms to control the ball
Popular Competitions
- FIFA World Cup: held every four years, featuring national teams from around the world
- UEFA Champions League: annual club competition featuring top European teams
- English Premier League: top division of English soccer
Tennis
History
- Originated in France in the 12th century
- Modern version of the game developed in England in the 16th century
- First Wimbledon tournament held in 1877
Rules and Gameplay
- Played between two players (singles) or four players (doubles)
- Objective: hit the ball over the net into the opponent's court while preventing the opponent from doing the same
- Game divided into sets, with a match typically best two out of three sets
- Players use rackets to hit the ball
Popular Competitions
- Grand Slam tournaments: four major tournaments in tennis, including the Australian Open, French Open, Wimbledon, and US Open
- ATP (Association of Tennis Professionals) Tour: series of tournaments for professional players
- Davis Cup and Fed Cup: international team competitions for men and women, respectively
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