Sports Terminology Trivia Questions
Total Questions: 18
What term means 'zero' in tennis scoring?
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love
In which sport would you commonly hear the phrase 'hit below the belt'?
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boxing
What term describes both a portion of a journey and the part of a relay race each athlete has to complete?
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leg
Which sport commonly uses the term 'par for the course'?
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golf
What is the term used in boxing for practice fighting that means to strike rapidly?
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sparring
In which sport might someone describe the experience of going up and down the face of a wave as 'riding a roller coaster'?
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surfing
In which sport is a googly a deceptive delivery by the bowler?
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cricket
In which sport do you commonly hear the phrase 'threw him a curve'?
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baseball
In boxing, what term describes the situation when a fighter has fallen and is unable to get up?
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knockout
What term, typically associated with shielding or protecting, is paradoxically used by some football teams in an aggressive 'attacking' manner?
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defense
In which sport might a leg break bowler deliver a flipper?
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cricket
What is the 3-letter term for a short, straight blow in boxing?
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jab
In which sport are the terms bump, set, and spike commonly used?
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volleyball
In what sport is the area between the wickets called the pitch?
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cricket
In which sport is the phrase 'no holds barred' commonly used?
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wrestling
In which sport is a 'firstbrun' a jump turn at right angles?
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skiing
Which sport is referred to in the phrase 'not pulling one's weight'?
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rowing
What sport includes terms like sizzling the pits, lollipop, and digging lips, and can be played on the court or on the beach?
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volleyball
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