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Sports Terminology Trivia Questions

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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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