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Question 1
In volleyball, when players from the other team prevent the ball from coming over the net, this is called a _______.
A
block
B
stop
C
carry
Question 2
In basketball, when a player jumps up and puts the ball directly into the basket, this is called a ______.
A
rebound
B
stuff
C
dunk
Question 3
In gymnastics, this movement is called a _________.
A
body line
B
handstand
C
cartwheel
Question 4
In baseball, the piece of equipment used to hit the ball is called a ________.
A
base
B
bat
C
stick
Question 5
In American football, the player who throws the ball is called the ________.
A
pitcher
B
captain
C
quarterback
Question 6
In all sports, the character that represents the team is called the _________.
A
costume
B
pet
C
mascot
Question 7
In tennis, when one person starts the play by throwing the ball up in the air and hitting it, this is called a _______.
A
slam
B
start
C
serve
Question 8
In boxing, when one boxer hits the other so hard that he becomes unconscious, this is called a ________.
A
uppercut
B
knockout
C
takedown
Question 9
In soccer, when the game stops because one player does an illegal or dangerous movement, this is called a ________.
A
foul
B
fault
C
fall
Question 10
In track and field, the obstacles the runners jump over are called _________.
A
hurdles
B
cones
C
gates
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