Sports Terms — Set 6

Correct Answer: A. The racket used to hit the ball

• **Paddle** = Paddle = a paddle Data a paddle (or bat) is the small racket used by players to strike the lightweight celluloid or plastic ball. • **Data** — Data Data Data Data The racket used to hit the ball Data It is usually made of wood covered with rubber on one or both sides. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: B: The ball itself; C: The table net; D: The scoring machine.

Correct Answer: D. Golf

• **Stymie** = Stymie = stymie Data in older golf rules, a 'stymie' occurred when an opponent's ball blocked the path of the player's ball to the hole. • **Data** — Data Data Data Data Golf Data The player had to putt around or over the blocking ball. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: A: Football; B: Cricket; C: Hockey.

Correct Answer: B. A specialized defensive player

• **Libero** = Libero = a libero Data a libero is a defensive specialist who wears a different colored jersey and cannot attack the ball or serve. • **Data** — Data Data Data Data A specialized defensive player Data They can substitute in and out for back-row players without following standard substitution rules. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: A: A team captain; C: The referee; D: A type of serve.

Correct Answer: A. The white ball that is struck by the stick

• **Cue Ball** = Cue Ball = the cue Data the cue ball is the white ball that the player hits with their cue to strike other object balls. • **Data** — Data Data Data Data The white ball that is struck by the stick Data It is the only ball that a player should hit directly with their stick. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: B: The highest-scoring ball; C: The ball in the pocket; D: The red ball.

Correct Answer: D. The final runner of the team

• **Anchor** = Anchor = anchor leg Data the 'anchor leg' is the final position in a relay race, usually given to the team's fastest runner. • **Data** — Data Data Data Data The final runner of the team Data Their job is to maintain or gain a lead to secure the victory at the finish line. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: A: The race referee; B: The starting runner; C: The person who carries the baton.

Correct Answer: D. Football

• **Free Kick** = Free Kick = a free Data a free kick is awarded in football after a foul is committed by an opponent outside the penalty area. • **Data** — Data Data Data Data Football Data Depending on the foul, it can be 'direct' (one can score immediately) or 'indirect'. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: A: Cricket; B: Basketball; C: Tennis.

Correct Answer: A. A pass that leads directly to a made basket

• **Assist** = Assist = an assist Data an assist is credited to a player who passes the ball to a teammate in a way that leads directly to a score. • **Data** — Data Data Data Data A pass that leads directly to a made basket Data It is a key statistic used to measure a player's playmaking ability and unselfishness. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: B: A substitution; C: A defensive rebound; D: Helping a teammate up.

Correct Answer: D. Ice Hockey

• **Check** = Check = body check Data in ice hockey, a 'body check' is a legal move where a player uses their shoulder or hip to hit an opponent who has the puck. • **Data** — Data Data Data Data Ice Hockey Data It is used to separate the player from the puck or disrupt their momentum. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: A: Badminton; B: Tennis; C: Golf.

Correct Answer: B. The final point needed to win the entire match

• **Match Point** = Match Point = match point Data match point occurs when the leading player or team needs only one more point to win the game and the match. • **Data** — Data Data Data Data The final point needed to win the entire match Data It is a moment of extreme pressure for both the server and the receiver. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: A: A tied score; C: The start of the match; D: A point awarded for a foul.

Correct Answer: A. The long-handled hammer used to hit the ball

• **Mallet** = Mallet = a mallet Data a mallet is the long, flexible stick with a wooden head used by polo players to strike the ball while riding. • **Data** — Data Data Data Data The long-handled hammer used to hit the ball Data It is usually made of bamboo or composite materials. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: B: The goal post; C: The player's helmet; D: The ball.