How many players does each team have on the field in soccer?
Answer11
A soccer team fields 11 players, including the goalkeeper.
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The basics
What is a pause in play that a coach can call to talk with players?
AnswerA timeout
A timeout stops play so a coach can give instructions or let players rest.
Going deeper
How many players does a rugby union team have on the field?
Answer15
Rugby union uses 15 players per side, while rugby league uses 13.
When he invented basketball in 1891, what was James Naismith's job?
AnswerPhysical education instructor
Naismith created basketball as an indoor winter activity for his class at a YMCA training school in Massachusetts.
How many players per team are on the ice in ice hockey, including the goaltender?
Answer6
Ice hockey teams normally play five skaters plus a goaltender.
Expert level
The word 'coach' comes from Kocs, a village in which country?
AnswerHungary
Kocs was known for a light horse-drawn carriage, and its name spread across Europe as 'coach'.
How many players are on court per team in netball?
Answer7
Netball teams have seven players, each limited to certain areas of the court.
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