Answer (sports)
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In sports, answering is the act of scoring following the opponent scoring that match the scoring act, thereby neutralizing the most recent scoring effort of the opponent and keeping in line with the opponent's score.
As long the opponent keeps answering each score that is made, the game will remain tied, giving either team a chance of winning. But when a team scores, and the other team fails to score in response, the scoring team will obtain a lead, which if they can maintain, they can win the game.
, most scoring that takes place is either seven points at a time via a touchdown
(including the extra point
) or three via a field goal
. In most cases, when either type of score is achieved by one team, the other team will immediately get a chance to receive a kickoff
and start an offensive drive. It is possible for the receiving team to run to kickoff for a touchdown, thereby nullifying the effect of the touchdown that was just scored. If not, the team can still attempt to score on their new drive.
, the teams generally alternate possessions that do not last longer than 24 seconds
. While most shots made are two points each, teams have the ability to gain ground on the opponent either by hitting the less common three pointers, or by scoring unanswered points following drives when their opponent fails to score.
As long the opponent keeps answering each score that is made, the game will remain tied, giving either team a chance of winning. But when a team scores, and the other team fails to score in response, the scoring team will obtain a lead, which if they can maintain, they can win the game.
American football
In American footballAmerican football
American football is a sport played between two teams of eleven with the objective of scoring points by advancing the ball into the opposing team's end zone. Known in the United States simply as football, it may also be referred to informally as gridiron football. The ball can be advanced by...
, most scoring that takes place is either seven points at a time via a touchdown
Touchdown
A touchdown is a means of scoring in American and Canadian football. Whether running, passing, returning a kickoff or punt, or recovering a turnover, a team scores a touchdown by advancing the ball into the opponent's end zone.-Description:...
(including the extra point
Extra Point
Extra Point is a twice-daily, two-minute segment on ESPN Radio that covers generic sports-related topical news and opinion. The AM edition airs Monday through Saturday at various times between 6 a.m. and 10 a.m. ET, and the PM edition airs Monday through Friday between 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. ET...
) or three via a field goal
Field goal (football)
A field goal in American football and Canadian football is a goal that may be scored during general play . Field goals may be scored by a placekick or the now practically extinct drop kick.The drop kick fell out of favor in 1934 when the shape of the ball was changed...
. In most cases, when either type of score is achieved by one team, the other team will immediately get a chance to receive a kickoff
Kickoff (American football)
A kickoff is a method of starting a drive in American football and Canadian football. Typically, a kickoff consists of one team – the "kicking team" – kicking the ball to the opposing team – the "receiving team"...
and start an offensive drive. It is possible for the receiving team to run to kickoff for a touchdown, thereby nullifying the effect of the touchdown that was just scored. If not, the team can still attempt to score on their new drive.
Basketball
In basketballBasketball
Basketball is a team sport in which two teams of five players try to score points by throwing or "shooting" a ball through the top of a basketball hoop while following a set of rules...
, the teams generally alternate possessions that do not last longer than 24 seconds
Shot clock
A shot clock is used in some sports to quicken the pace of the game. It is normally associated with basketball, but has also found use in sports such as snooker, professional lacrosse, water polo, and korfball....
. While most shots made are two points each, teams have the ability to gain ground on the opponent either by hitting the less common three pointers, or by scoring unanswered points following drives when their opponent fails to score.