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1. We shall start with Athletics and the Discus. The field of play comprises of a ring of 2.5m diameter, which broadens out into a landing area, but what is the number in degrees of the edges that radiate to the centre of the circle?

Answer: 40

The discus is one of the oldest events. It has been popular since the ancient Greek games. The discus is a plate shaped rubber disc 219-221mm in diameter, maximum thickness 44-46mm, minimum weight for men 2kg, and for women 1kg.

2. Can you be disqualified for knocking down a hurdle in the 110m and 400m hurdles races?

Answer: Yes

There are penalties for knocking a hurdle down if it is seen to be done deliberately by the hand. The rear leg or foot may not trail alongside the hurdle, but must be drawn over the top. Other than those reasons a hurdler can knock the hurdle without being disqualified.

3. How many spikes are the maximum you can have on a shoe in the Javelin?

Answer: 11

They must not surpass 12mm in length and 4mm in diameter.

4. In the Pole Vault, what is the minimum height the bar can be raised after a successful vault?

Answer: 5 cm

After completion of each round, the bar must be raised by the minimum of 5cm. The exact height must be announced to the judges before jumping commences. Measurements are taken to the upper edge of the bar.

5. In which athletics event would you find the 'O'Brien' technique?

Answer: Shot Put

The technique is very popular for the putter. They position themselves at the back of the ring, with the shot tucked under the chin. The putter crouches low on one foot with their back facing the toeboard. They then thrust themselves to the front of the ring, throwing the shot forwrds.

6. Gymnastics now. How far apart are the two bars on an Olympic standard set of Asymmetric Bars? This being the distance they stand apart.

Answer: 43cm

The two wooden or fibre class bars are placed just 43cm apart and parallel to each other but at different heights. The lower bar is 140cm-160cm above the floor, whilst the upper bar is 235cm-240cm high.

7. The floor is a very technically graceful gymnastics event, but are men allowed more time than women for their routines?

Answer: No

Men can have between 50-70 seconds to take their attempt. Women are given between 70-90 seconds.

8. What are the standard measurements of a gymnastics pommel horse?

Answer: 115cm x 160cm

115cm high by 160cm across. In the middle of its upper side are two handrails.

9. Ok now we move on to American football. How many players are allowed to be in uniform per side during a game?

Answer: 40

Teams are allowed to use as many of those 40 players they wish.

10. College and professional football games last 60 minutes, but how long do high school games last?

Answer: 48

Play is divided into two halves equally, and then divided again so there are four periods of equal time. However, no game ever lasts just 60 or 48 minutes as the clock is stopped at every break in play.

11. The NFL kickoff is taken from the 35 yard of the kicking team?

Answer: True

NFL games only play from the 35 yard line, college teams kick from the 40 yard line.

12. On to Baseball. The pitcher must wear a helmet if the umpires state they must?

Answer: False

According to MLB rules, the only players who must wear a helmet are the catchers and all batters. So a pitcher does not have to wear a helmet ever.

13. What is the standard maximum length of a baseball bat?

Answer: 3ft 6in

Bats are allowed to be used as wooden or aluminium in amateur games, in the MLB they must be wooden.

14. Basketball. In the NBA what choice is given to the visiting team at the coin toss?

Answer: Choice of Ends

It's something that has been awarded to every away side and is one of Basketball's earliest and most respected traditions.

15. Three points are awarded to a NBA player, who scores at a distance of 23 ft 11 ins or more?

Answer: True

Two points are given for a field goal, which is a shot that goes through the hoop while the ball is in play. Three points are awarded as stated in the question, and one point is awarded for a basket from a free throw.

16. Ok on to something more sedantry and the sport of Billiards. The dimensions of a standard English Biliards table is the same as that used in Snooker?

Answer: True

A standard English table (used in all major events) is the same in dimension as a fall sized nooker table with measurements 34inches high, 12ft x 6 ft, with a playing area of 11 ft 8.5 inches x 5ft 10 inches.

17. How many points does a cannon score and how many consecutive cannons can be be made in a single break in Billiards?

Answer: 2points 75 cannons

A cannon scores 2 points. Up to 75 consecutive cannons can be made in a single break. The striker also scores 2 points if the cue ball puts the other white into a pocket, and 3 points if the cue ball hits the red into a pocket.

18. Boxing. Do amateur boxers have to wear vests, or is it compulsory depending on the governing body?

Answer: Yes

Amateurs must wear either red or blue vests depending on the corner they are in. They must also wear head guards and their gloves in amateur bouts must not exceed 227g (8oz). Professional fighters fight in bare torsos and no head guards, their gloves must not exceed 170g (6oz).

19. If you weighed in at 60kg(132lb) as an amateur or 61kg(134lb) as a professional, what boxing weight division would you be fighting in?

Answer: Lightweight

A Light welterweight would weigh in at 63.5kg(140lb) amateur and pro.
A Welterweight would weigh in at 67kg(148lb) at amateur but 66.6kg(147lb) at pro. A Featherweight would weigh in at 57kg(126lb) amateur and pro.

20. Now for willow and cork bashing and the grand old game called Cricket. The wickets or stumps are made only of wood and there are six in total three at either end. They are joined by two bails also made of wood that sit on top, but what are the standard professional height requirements of a set of stumps?

Answer: 28 inches

The stumps must lie 28 inches from the base to the top. They must be seperated enough to prevent the ball from passing through each stump. The bails are each four and three eighths of an inch long.

21. How many fielding positions are there in Cricket?

Answer: 34

Thirty four in total and here they are, 1. bowler, 2. wicketkeeper, 3. first slip, 4. second slip, 5. third slip, 6. gully, 7. silly point, 8. short extra, 9. short mid-off, 10. silly mid-off, 11. silly mid-on, 12. short mid-on, 13. forward short-leg, 14. backward short-leg, 15. leg-slip, 16. mid-on, 17. mid-wicket, 18. square-leg, 19. short fine-leg, 20. short third-man, 21. point, 22. cover point, 23. mid off, 24. deep mid-off, 25. long-off, 26. deep mid-wicket, 27. deep square-leg, 28. long leg, 29. deep third-man, 30. third-man, 31. deep point, 32. extra-cover, 33. deep-extra, and 34. deep fine-leg.

22. There are 12 ways for a batsman to be given out in Cricket?

Answer: False

There are ten ways for a batsman to be out. They are as follows, Bowled, Caught, Leg before wicket (LBW), Run out, stumped, hit wicket, hit the ball twice, obstructing the field, handled the ball and timed out.

Should anybody wish to ask me what any of the above means them please ask me and i will be only to happy to share my opinion.

23. Croquet was a game developed in France during the 17th century, however, how many hoops are used during a game in the modern era?

Answer: 6

Six hoops made of wire named usually as wickets, they stand 12inches high and 3 and three quarters wide. They do use pegs one in total which is 1.5 inches thick and 18 inches high.

24. Darts has been known as a traditional English pub game but can you tell me how many darts minimum you would have to throw to score 501 points, the perfect darts finish?

Answer: 9

The first three darts would need to hit the treble 20 each time thats 60x 3 = 180. Then the next three darts would have to be also hitting the treble 20 on each occasion. 60 x 3 = 180 + 60 x 3 = 180 (total 360). This would leave you requiring 141. Now the tricky part there are a number of ways to score 141 with the three darts but the most common way would be treble 17 followed by a treble 18 followed by double 19. 17 x 3 = 51 + 18 x 3 = 54 leaving double 19 = 38 total 141. It is very rare and when it's achieved, the world of darts soon knows about it.

25. Fencing has been ever present in the modern Olympic movement. The area upon which fencing is played is called the strip. By what other name is it known?

Answer: Piste

The area is known as Strip or piste and is 14m long and 2m wide. Fencers stand 2m apart over the on-guard line at the centre of the piste.

Source: Author doomed

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