TERMS USED IN SPORTS

(e.g., Soccer: When a player strikes or deflects the ball with his head to pass or shoot. Answer: Header.)

FRESHMAN LEVEL

1. Baseball: A term for a left-handed pitcher.

2. Hockey: One of the two players who are positioned further back on the ice than the forwards.

3. Tennis: Word for the area designated for playing a game of tennis.

4. Basketball: Word for the flat, vertical board to which the basket is attached.

5. Football: An on-field meeting of players to provide instructions for the next play.

GRADUATE LEVEL

6. Soccer: To let the ball go past or through your legs to a teammate.

7. Hockey: The official who handles most faceoffs and calls offside and icing infractions.

8. Tennis: Term for a game won by the receiving player.

Answers: 1. Southpaw. 2. Defenseman. 3. Court. 4. Backboard. 5. Huddle. 6. Dummy. 7. Linesman. 8. Break.

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