With which of the following sports do you associate the term '16-yard hit'?

Field hockey

The correct answer is Option (1) - Field hockey

The term "16-yard hit" is associated with the sport of field hockey. It refers to a free hit taken by the defending team from the 16-yard line in their own defensive zone after an attacking team commits an infringement within the striking circle.

The other options can be ruled out:

Cricket: Cricket doesn't have a specific term called "16-yard hit." Runs are scored in various ways in cricket, and there's no designated term for a hit from a specific distance.

Lawn tennis: There are no hits or throws measured in yards in lawn tennis. Scoring is based on points earned through rallies and successful shots.

Golf: Golf uses yards as a unit of distance to measure the length of a hole, but there's no term like "16-yard hit" in the sport.