Pass the Ball Trivia Quiz

Basketball is a team sport featuring two teams of five players competing on a rectangular court, each aiming to score by shooting a ball through a hoop positioned at each end of the court. Basketball was first played on December 21, 1891, in Springfield, Massachusetts. The official basketball used in the NBA has a circumference of 75 cm (29.5 in).

Golf is a sport played on outdoor courses consisting of either nine or eighteen holes. Golf was first played in 15th-century Scotland. Key components of the game include a golf ball, a set of clubs, and a tee. According to regulations established by the PGA and R&A, a standard golf ball must have a minimum diameter of 4 cm (1.68 in); however, no upper size limit is imposed.

Association football, often referred to as football or soccer, is a team sport played by two teams of 11 players who use their feet to play the game. The goalkeeper is the only one permitted to handle the ball. The game was first played in the 1800s. A standard FIFA-approved football, classified as size five, has a circumference ranging from 68 to 70 cm (27 to 28 in).

Tennis is a racket sport involving a rubber ball, typically encased in felt, which is hit over a net into the opponent's playing area. The game can be played in two formats: singles (one player per side) or doubles (two players per team). The game of tennis as we know it today was established in 19th-century England.

The essential equipment includes a tennis ball, a racket, and a net that runs the center of the playing area. At events like Wimbledon, the standard tennis ball has a diameter ranging from approximately 6.54 to 6.86 cm (2.57 to 2.70 in).

Rugby union football, typically known simply as rugby union, is a sport played between two teams of fifteen players each. The match is played on a rectangular playing field, and at each end of the field, there are H-shaped goalposts. The sport originated in England in the early 1800s.

The main piece of equipment is the rugby union ball. This ball has a length of approximately 28 to 30 cm (11 to 12 in) and a maximum circumference of about 62 cm (24 in) at its widest point.

Baseball is a bat-and-ball sport that involves two teams, each comprised of nine players, who alternate between offensive and defensive roles. Baseball was first played in the 18th Century. Essential equipment includes a regulation baseball, a bat, gloves for fielders, helmets for batters, and specialized gear for catchers.

A Major League Baseball (MLB) baseball measures a circumference of approximately 23 cm (9 to 9.25 in).

Cricket is a bat-and-ball sport played between two teams, each team including eleven players. The game is played on a 20 m (22 yd) pitch, with a wicket located at both ends. Its origins trace back to the 16th century in southeast England. Key equipment includes the cricket ball, bat, wickets, and various bits of protective gear.

In men's matches, such as those played at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), the cricket ball is standardized to have a circumference of 22 to 23 cm (8.81 to 9.00 in).

Volleyball is a competitive team sport in which two teams, each consisting of six players, are separated by a net. The objective is to score points by successfully landing the ball on the opponent's court. This sport originated in 1895 in Holyoke, Massachusetts, USA.

The primary equipment used in the game is a volleyball. Official indoor volleyballs have a circumference ranging from 65 to 67 cm (25.5 to 26.5 in).

Tenpin bowling is a sport where the player rolls a bowling ball along a wood or synthetic lane, aiming for a set of ten pins arranged into four rows. The goal is to get a strike by knocking down all the pins in one roll or a spare by clearing the remaining pins in two throws. Tenpin bowling surfaced in the early 1800s.

The primary equipment used in the game is a bowling ball, bowling pins, bowling lanes, and bowling shoes. The standard tenpin bowling ball has a diameter of about 21.8 cm (8.59 in) and is engineered to weigh between 2.7 kg (6 lb) and 7.3 kg (16 lb).

Pool is a cue sport played on a rectangular billiard table featuring six pockets. The game uses a set of colored and numbered balls, with the goal being to sink them into the pockets using a cue stick. The first indoor pool game was played in the 15th century.

The main equipment to play indoor pool includes a billiard table, a complete set of pool balls, and a cue stick (commonly referred to as a cue). The standard American-style pool ball has a diameter of 6 cm (2.25 in).