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Sports Rules & Terms

Understand the language of competition

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5 chapters · 100 cards
  1. 01
    Football and rugby14 cards · ~2 min
  2. 02
    Racket sports and golf13 cards · ~2 min
  3. 03
    Court, field and ice sports24 cards · ~4 min
  4. 04
    Racing, swimming and athletics13 cards · ~2 min
  5. 05
    Sports Rules & Terms: core ideas and connections36 cards · ~6 min

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Prompt: Association football term for three goals by one player
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Prompt: Association football restart awarded after the ball crosses the touchline
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Prompt: Association football punishment resulting in removal from the match
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  1. 01Association football term for three goals by one playerRECALL
  2. 02Association football restart awarded after the ball crosses the touchlineRECALL
  3. 03Association football punishment resulting in removal from the matchRECALL
  4. 04Association football rule restricting attackers near the goalRECALL
  5. 05In association football, this kick follows a direct-free-kick offence inside the offender's own penalty area.RECALL
    Penalty kick

    The penalty mark is 11 metres from the goal line. Not every offence inside the area results in a penalty; some lead to indirect free kicks.

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  6. 06American football play worth six pointsRECALL
  7. 07American football kick after a touchdown worth one pointRECALL
    Extra point

    American football

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  8. 08In American football, this occurs when a ball carrier loses control before the play is dead.RECALL
    Fumble

    Either team may recover a fumble. A fumble is not automatically a turnover.

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  9. 09American football pass caught by the defensive teamRECALL
    Interception

    American football

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  10. 10This term names a single scrimmage play in American football.RECALL
    Down

    The offense normally has a series of four downs to gain ten yards and earn a new set.

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  11. 11This Canadian football score is worth one point and can follow certain kicks into the receiving team's end zone.RECALL
  12. 12Rugby union score made by grounding the ball in the in-goal areaRECALL
  13. 13Rugby restart involving players contesting a thrown-in ballRECALL
  14. 14Rugby formation used to restart after certain infringementsRECALL
  15. 15Score of zero in tennisRECALL
  16. 16Tennis score tied at 40-40RECALL
  17. 17Serve the opponent cannot touch in tennisRECALL
  18. 18Tennis tournament category containing the Australian Open, French Open, Wimbledon and US OpenRECALL
  19. 19Tennis shot hit before the ball bouncesRECALL
  20. 20Badminton object struck over the netRECALL
  21. 21Badminton's 3 × 21 format · normal target score for a game, before any extensionRECALL
    21

    At 20–20 a two-point lead is normally needed; at 29–29 the next point wins. The question specifies the scoring format because competition…

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  22. 22This familiar racquet-sport term also names a 10–10 tie in standard table tennis scoring.RECALL
    Deuce

    From 10–10, a player needs a two-point lead to win. Service changes after every point during this extension.

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  23. 23Golf score one under par on a holeRECALL
  24. 24Golf score two under par on a holeRECALL
  25. 25Golf score one over par on a holeRECALL
  26. 26Golf area of very short grass surrounding the holeRECALL
  27. 27Golf club usually used on the greenRECALL
  28. 28Baseball hit allowing the batter to circle all basesRECALL
  29. 29Baseball pitcher retiring three batters on strikes in an inningRECALL
  30. 30Baseball term for a game in which a pitcher allows no hitsRECALL
  31. 31Baseball defensive play recording two outsRECALL
  32. 32Baseball area where the pitcher throwsRECALL
  33. 33Basketball shot worth three pointsRECALL
  34. 34Basketball violation involving illegal movement while holding the ballRECALL
  35. 35Basketball statistic awarded for a pass leading directly to a scoreRECALL
  36. 36Basketball defensive act of stopping a shot in flightRECALL
  37. 37Basketball recovery of a missed shotRECALL
  38. 38Ice hockey scoring three goals in one gameRECALL
  39. 39Ice hockey removal of a player for an infractionRECALL
  40. 40Ice hockey area where penalized players sitRECALL
  41. 41Ice hockey restart using a dropped puckRECALL
  42. 42Ice hockey situation with one team having more skaters due to a penaltyRECALL
  43. 43Cricket score of zero by a batterRECALL
  44. 44Cricket set of six legal deliveriesRECALL
  45. 45Cricket dismissal when the ball hits the wicketRECALL
  46. 46Cricket score of one hundred runs by a batterRECALL
  47. 47Cricket boundary score when the ball reaches the rope after touching the groundRECALL
  48. 48Volleyball defensive reception of a hard-driven ballRECALL
  49. 49Volleyball attacking hit directed steeply downwardRECALL
  50. 50Volleyball player specializing in back-row defenseRECALL
  51. 51Standard indoor volleyball · maximum team hits before returning the ball, excluding a block contactRECALL
    3

    An indoor block contact does not count toward the three team hits. Beach volleyball treats the block differently.

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  52. 52Formula One starting position at the front of the gridRECALL
  53. 53This lane beside a motor-racing circuit provides access to teams' service areas.RECALL
  54. 54Track cycling race in which the last rider is eliminated periodicallyRECALL
  55. 55Gymnastics score reduction for an errorRECALL
  56. 56Gymnastics apparatus consisting of a narrow raised beamRECALL
  57. 57Swimming stroke performed on the backRECALL
  58. 58Swimming turn involving a forward somersaultRECALL
  59. 59Triathlon disciplines in standard orderRECALL
  60. 60Decathlon number of eventsRECALL
  61. 61Track race passing a baton between teammatesRECALL
  62. 62Athletics jumping event using a flexible poleRECALL
  63. 63Athletics throwing event using a heavy metal ballRECALL
  64. 64Marathon official distanceRECALL
    42.195 kilometres

    Road running

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  65. 65Handball restricted area surrounding the goalRECALL
  66. 66Lacrosse term for a loose ball on the playing surfaceRECALL
  67. 67Boxing match ending when a fighter cannot beat the countRECALL
  68. 68Boxing defensive movement using the upper body to avoid punchesRECALL
  69. 69Mixed martial arts victory caused by an opponent surrenderingRECALL
  70. 70Wrestling hold keeping both shoulders on the matRECALL
  71. 71Judo highest-scoring technique ending a contestRECALL
  72. 72Karate training form consisting of a sequence of movementsRECALL
  73. 73In fencing, this thrusting weapon allows the whole body as a valid target.RECALL
  74. 74English-language fencing command that begins actionRECALL
  75. 75Archery centre of the targetRECALL
  76. 76Bowling three strikes in a rowRECALL
  77. 77Bowling score for knocking down all pins with two ballsRECALL
  78. 78Curling stone closest to the buttonRECALL
  79. 79Curling circular scoring targetRECALL
  80. 80Curling centre of the houseRECALL
  81. 81Snooker highest-value colour ballRECALL
  82. 82Standard snooker · maximum break with 15 reds and no extra free ballRECALL
    147

    Fifteen reds each followed by black score 120; the six colours add 27. A free-ball situation can allow a higher theoretical break.

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  83. 83Pool shot beginning a rackRECALL
  84. 84Cycling group riding closely togetherRECALL
  85. 85Cycling race against the clockRECALL
  86. 86Diving entry producing minimal splashRECALL
  87. 87Rowing command to stop rowingRECALL
  88. 88Sailing side of a vessel facing away from the windRECALL
  89. 89Surfing ride inside the hollow part of a breaking waveRECALL
  90. 90Alpine skiing race with the shortest turnsRECALL
  91. 91Cross-country skiing technique using diagonal stridesRECALL
  92. 92Biathlon combines cross-country skiing with this marksmanship discipline.RECALL
  93. 93Figure skating jump taking off from a forward outside edgeRECALL
  94. 94Snowboarding stance with right foot forwardRECALL
  95. 95Skateboarding trick rotating the board along its long axisRECALL
  96. 96This climbing term describes a successful first attempt without prior practice or information about the moves.RECALL
    On-sight

    A flash is also a first-attempt success, but allows prior information about the route.

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  97. 97Climbing without ropes over short routes above matsRECALL
  98. 98Race walking rule requiring visible contact with the groundRECALL
    One foot must remain in contact

    Race walking

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  99. 99Equestrian event combining dressage, cross-country and show jumpingRECALL
  100. 100Standard outdoor field polo · mounted players per teamRECALL
    4

    Outdoor field polo uses four players per side; arena polo commonly uses three.

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