Sport and Leisure Pub Quiz 260506

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1. Q: What is the total number of spots (or pips) on a pair of standard six-sided dice?
   A: 42. Each individual die has 21 spots.
2. Q: How many players are in a water polo team at one time?
   A: Seven. One goalkeeper and six field players. Teams typically have 13 players on their roster, allowing for 6 substitutes.
3. Q: How many possible opening moves does white have at the start in a standard game of chess?
   A: 20. Consisting of moving any of the eight pawns one or two squares forward (8 x 2 = 16 moves) and moving either of the two knights to two different squares each (2 x 2 = 4 moves).
4. Q: Which football club did Matt Busby sign for in February 1928 at the age of 17?
   A: Manchester City. He signed from the Scottish junior side Denny Hibs and officially joined City on a £5-a-week contract, later establishing himself as a key player and winning the FA Cup in 1934 before his legendary career as a manager.
5. Q: How many times does the baton change hands in the 4x400m relay?
   A: Three times. Four athletes make up a team, with three exchanges occurring between them within designated 20-metre exchange zones.
6. Q: What is the name of the founder of FIFA’s World Cup?
   A: Jules Rimet. The third president of FIFA (1921–1954).
7. Q: How many feet apart must the stakes be in a standard men’s game of horseshoes?
   A: 40 feet (12 meters) apart. Women and juniors often use a shorter distance of 30 feet.
8. Q: Which player wears the number nine shirt in a rugby league team?
   A: Hooker. Known as the “dummy half” or “rake,” the hooker is a vital position in the “spine” of the team.
9. Q: What is the maximum number of people allowed on the field at any one time during in a standard cricket match?
   A: 15. While 11 players per side are permitted (22 in total), only 11 fielders are allowed on the field simultaneously for the bowling team, along with the two active batters and 2 umpires.
10. Q: How many points win a singles game in badminton?
    A: 21 points. The winner must have a minimum two-point lead. If the score reaches 20-20 (20 all), play continues until one player gains a two-point advantage. If the score reaches 29-29, the first player to score the 30th point wins the game. Matches are typically played as the best of three games. Starting from 4 January 2027, the rules will change to a 15-point format (best-of-five).