The term 'Back-stick' is used in which of the following games/sports?
- A.Basketball
- B.Badminton
- C.Hockey
- D.Volleyball
Correct answer
Explanation
The correct answer is C, Hockey. Back-stick is a foul in field hockey, called when a player strikes the ball with the rounded back of the stick.
A hockey stick has one flat face and one rounded face, and only the flat face may touch the ball. Using the rounded side gives the offending side a penalty and the other team a free hit. Other terms a paper setter may pair with hockey are bully, dribble, scoop, push-in, short corner, penalty stroke, tackle and hat-trick.
A is wrong: basketball terms include dribble, pivot, dunk, lay-up and free throw. B is wrong: badminton terms include smash, drop shot, deuce, let and service court. D is wrong: volleyball terms include spike, block, serve, dig and libero.
Exam tip: Back-stick, bully, scoop and short corner all belong to hockey; pivot and dunk to basketball.
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