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Broomball Test
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Where was Broomball first played? | Canada |
| When was Broomball first played? | Early 1900s |
| Who first played Broomball? | Street Car Workers |
| What was Broomball first played with? | A small soccer ball and corn brooms |
| Where was Broomball first played in the United States? | Minnesota |
| When was Broomball first played in the United States? | 1930s |
| When did Broomball leagues first blossom in the United States? | 1960s |
| True or False: Broomball is now an international recreational sport played all over the world. | True |
| How many players were originally used in U.S. Broomball? | 10 |
| What surface was Broomball played on? | Ice |
| What were the positions in U.S. Broomball originally? | 1 goalie, 3 defenseman, 3 mid-linesmen, 3 forwards |
| When was the number of players first reduced? | 1967 |
| What was the number of players first reduced to? | 8 players |
| When was the number of players reduced again? | 1980 |
| What was the number of players reduced to the second time? | 6 players |
| Where can Broomball be played? | A lake, a pond, an ice hockey rink, or the gym floor |
| What sport is similar to Broomball's rules and strategies? | Hockey |
| What can players wear to enhance traction on the slippery surface? | Padded sponge-rubber shoes |
| What is the object of Broomball? | To strike a ball with specially designed brooms into the opponents net |
| What kind of ball is Broomball played with now? | An inflated ball |
| What are the current positions in Broomball? | Goalie, right defense, left defense, center, right wing, left wing |
| What does the center do? | Moves the length of the floor in a full game and directs the attack from the center of the floor. The center often initiates the offensive play with good passing. |
| What do the left and right wings do? | Lead the breaks out of the defensive zone. Their responsibilty is to work with the center in attempts to score goals. |
| What do the left and right defenders do? | Assist the goalie in preventing scores and are responsible for clearing the ball out of their defensive zone. |
| What does the goalie do? | The goalie is allowed to stop the ball with hands, feet, or stick while in the crease. He/she attempts to block all shots on the goal and works with the defenders to prevent the other team from scoring. No opposing players are allowed to touch the goalie. |
| How many time periods are in a Broomball game? | 2 periods |
| How long is each period? | 18 minutes |
| What do the periods consist of? | 18 minute periods, stop time periods, and a 2 minute break between periods |
| How many points is a goal? | 1 point |
| Where must all goals be scored outside of? | The goalie crease |
| Where must the brooms not be raised above? | Waist height |
| May the ball be kicked? | Yes, just not into the goal |
| Is body checking (pushing) allowed? | No |
| True or False: Tripping and unnecessary roughness is allowed | False |
| Who may use their hands to stop the ball? | Only the goalie |
| What is a lofted ball? | A ball hit into the air |
| What must a lofted ball be allowed to do (unless it is a shot on goal)? | Drop to the floor |
| True or False: Players are allowed to bat down balls | False |
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kwaltzer23