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Table of Contents
- 1. What year was racquetball invented?
- 2. Who is the inventor of racquetball?
- 3. What was racquetball initially called?
- 4. Which organization governs the sport of racquetball?
- 5. How many players can play racquetball at the same time on one court?
- 6. In racquetball, which line serves as a boundary for a legal serve?
- 7. How many points are required to win a game of racquetball?
- 8. Which shot in racquetball requires the ball to strike the front wall and then touch the floor only once before being retrieved?
- 9. How high can the serve hit the back wall for it to be considered legal?
- 10. Which of the following is NOT a fault serve in racquetball?
- 11. How long is a racquetball court?
- 12. How wide is a racquetball court?
- 13. What is the most commonly used ball color in indoor racquetball?
- 14. What type of material are racquetball racquets mostly made of?
- 15. What is the maximum allowed length for a racquetball racquet?
- 16. What is the term used when a player serves and wins a rally without the opponent touching the ball?
- 17. How many games are typically played in a racquetball match?
- 18. How many walls must the ball hit before bouncing on the floor during a legal serve in racquetball?
- 19. In doubles racquetball, what is the order of service between partners?
- 20. What part of the racquetball court is out of bounds during a serve?
- 21. What are the dimensions of the racquetball ball?
- 22. What is the minimum height of a legal serve in racquetball?
- 23. Which racquetball shot hits the front wall, bounces off the back wall, and goes directly to the ceiling before being retrieved by the opponent?
- 24. In racquetball, what is the term used to describe when both players of a doubles team have lost their serve?
- 25. Which country is home to the annual World Outdoor Racquetball championship?
- 26. Can racquetball be played on an outdoor court?
- 27. In racquetball terminology, what does the term “pass shot” mean?
- 28. What is the purpose of the eyewear that racquetball players wear?
- 29. What is the minimum number of walls that must be hit in a row for a racquetball shot to be legal?
- 30. How many times can a player hit the ball before it must be returned to the front wall?
- 31. In racquetball, what is the term used for a serve that rebounds off the back wall, then strikes the server or server’s partner before the opposing team can return it?
- 32. What color combination is commonly used for an outdoor racquetball ball?
- 33. How long is the warm-up time allowed for each player before the start of a racquetball match?
1. What year was racquetball invented?
- A) 1949
- B) 1950
- C) 1952
2. Who is the inventor of racquetball?
- A) Joe Sobek
- B) Robert Kendler
- C) Bill Rowley
3. What was racquetball initially called?
- A) Racket Sport
- B) Paddle Rackets
- C) Paddle Sport
4. Which organization governs the sport of racquetball?
- A) International Racquetball Federation (IRF)
- B) World Racquetball Association (WRA)
- C) United Racquetball Society (URS)
5. How many players can play racquetball at the same time on one court?
- A) 2
- B) 2 or 4
- C) 2, 3, or 4
6. In racquetball, which line serves as a boundary for a legal serve?
- A) Service line
- B) Short line
- C) Back wall line
7. How many points are required to win a game of racquetball?
- A) 11
- B) 15
- C) 21
8. Which shot in racquetball requires the ball to strike the front wall and then touch the floor only once before being retrieved?
- A) Down-the-line shot
- B) Ceiling ball
- C) Kill shot
9. How high can the serve hit the back wall for it to be considered legal?
- A) Below 12 feet
- B) Below 15 feet
- C) Below 18 feet
10. Which of the following is NOT a fault serve in racquetball?
- A) Screen serve
- B) Short serve
- C) Long serve
11. How long is a racquetball court?
- A) 35 feet
- B) 40 feet
- C) 45 feet
12. How wide is a racquetball court?
- A) 18 feet
- B) 20 feet
- C) 22 feet
13. What is the most commonly used ball color in indoor racquetball?
- A) Blue
- B) Red
- C) Green
14. What type of material are racquetball racquets mostly made of?
- A) Aluminum
- B) Graphite
- C) Wood
15. What is the maximum allowed length for a racquetball racquet?
- A) 20 inches
- B) 22 inches
- C) 24 inches
16. What is the term used when a player serves and wins a rally without the opponent touching the ball?
- A) Ace
- B) Smash
- C) Skunk
17. How many games are typically played in a racquetball match?
- A) 2
- B) 3
- C) 5
18. How many walls must the ball hit before bouncing on the floor during a legal serve in racquetball?
- A) 0
- B) 1
- C) 2
19. In doubles racquetball, what is the order of service between partners?
- A) Both players serve simultaneously
- B) The server switches every two points
- C) The first partner serves until losing the serve, then the second partner serves
20. What part of the racquetball court is out of bounds during a serve?
- A) The 5-foot safety zone
- B) The area behind the short lines
- C) The area between the service box and the receiving line
21. What are the dimensions of the racquetball ball?
- A) 2.24 inches in diameter
- B) 2.5 inches in diameter
- C) 2.75 inches in diameter
22. What is the minimum height of a legal serve in racquetball?
- A) Above the ankle
- B) Waist high
- C) Shoulder high
23. Which racquetball shot hits the front wall, bounces off the back wall, and goes directly to the ceiling before being retrieved by the opponent?
- A) Pinch shot
- B) Around the world shot
- C) Z-shot
24. In racquetball, what is the term used to describe when both players of a doubles team have lost their serve?
- A) Side out
- B) Double fault
- C) Handout
25. Which country is home to the annual World Outdoor Racquetball championship?
- A) United States
- B) Canada
- C) Mexico
26. Can racquetball be played on an outdoor court?
- A) Yes
- B) No
27. In racquetball terminology, what does the term “pass shot” mean?
- A) A shot that travels between the opponent and the side wall
- B) A shot that travels between the opponent and the center of the court
- C) A shot that travels between the opponent and the back wall
28. What is the purpose of the eyewear that racquetball players wear?
- A) To enhance vision
- B) To protect the eyes from glare
- C) To protect the eyes from the ball and racquets
29. What is the minimum number of walls that must be hit in a row for a racquetball shot to be legal?
- A) 1
- B) 2
- C) 3
30. How many times can a player hit the ball before it must be returned to the front wall?
- A) 1
- B) 2
- C) 3
31. In racquetball, what is the term used for a serve that rebounds off the back wall, then strikes the server or server’s partner before the opposing team can return it?
- A) Fault serve
- B) Dead-ball hinder
- C) Out serve
32. What color combination is commonly used for an outdoor racquetball ball?
- A) Black and white
- B) Red and green
- C) Purple and pink
33. How long is the warm-up time allowed for each player before the start of a racquetball match?
- A) 3 minutes
- B) 5 minutes
- C) 7 minutes
Results
| # of Correct Answers | Percentage Range | Label | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0- | 0-49% | Court CluelessArmchair Athlete | You've got some learning to do, but don't worry, there's always the next game! |
| - | 50-64% | Racket RookieRookie Runner | Not bad! Keep practicing, and you'll be a sports trivia champ in no time. |
| - | 65-79% | Serve SpecialistMidfield Maestro | Impressive! You're getting closer to the top, keep up the good work. |
| - | 80-94% | Rally RacerAll-Star Striker | Wow, you really know your sports trivia! You're a force to be reckoned with. |
| -33 | 95-100% | Racquetball MasterLegendary Champion | Unbelievable! You're a true sports trivia master. Your knowledge knows no bounds! |
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