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All about Sport rules basics: In football there are 11 players per team on the pitch. In basketball it is 5 players per team. In volleyball it is 6 players per team. In handball it is 7 players per team (including the goalkeeper). In ice hockey it is 6 players per team (5 skaters + goalie). Rugby union fields 15 players per team. Baseball fields 9 players on defense. The hoop is at 3.05 m (10 feet). A volleyball set is played to 25 points (win by two). Good to know: Ten outfield players plus a goalkeeper per football team. Five against five on the basketball court. Six against six in indoor volleyball. Six outfield players plus a goalkeeper in handball. Five skaters plus a goalkeeper in ice hockey. In rugby league it is only 13. Baseball is defended with nine fielders. The hoop hangs at 3.05 metres (10 feet). To win a set you need a two-point lead. At deuce (40:40) you need two points in a row. At 10 to 10 you must win by two clear points. There is a one-minute rest between rounds. Plus stoppage time at the end of each half.

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How many players from one football team are on the pitch at once?

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11

How many basketball players per team are on court at once?

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5

How many volleyball players per team are on court at once?

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6

How many handball players are on court per team (with the goalkeeper)?

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7

How many ice hockey players are on the ice per team (with the goalie)?

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6

How many players does a rugby union team field?

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15

How many defensive players does a baseball team field?

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9

At what height is a basketball hoop?

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3.05 m

How many points is a standard volleyball set played to?

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25

How many points is a table tennis game played to?

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11

How long is a round in professional boxing?

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3 minutes

How long is one half in football?

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45 minutes

How many points is a touchdown worth in American football?

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6

How many sets must a man win in a Grand Slam tennis match?

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3

How many lanes does a standard stadium running track have?

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8

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