Weird Rules in Sports

1. What is the penalty in rugby if a player passes the ball forward?

2. In badminton, what happens if the shuttlecock hits the net and lands in the opponent’s court?

3. In tennis, what happens if a player accidentally hits the ball twice in one swing?

4. In water polo, how many seconds does a team have to take a shot before losing possession?

5. In American football, what is the penalty for excessive celebration?

6. In curling, what is the rule if a player’s broom accidentally touches a moving stone?

7. In basketball, how long can an offensive player remain within the painted area (also known as the key, lane, or the paint)?

8. In soccer, can a player be penalized for removing their shirt during a goal celebration?

9. In soccer, what happens if a goalkeeper holds the ball for more than 6 seconds?

10. In cricket, what unusual event leads to a ‘dead ball’ being called?

11. In ice hockey, what is the punishment for throwing a stick to stop a puck?

12. In American football, what happens if a player intentionally grounds the ball?

13. In tennis, what happens if the ball lands on the baseline?

14. In volleyball, how many maximum touches is a team allowed to return the ball?

15. In basketball, what is called when a player moves their pivot foot without dribbling?

16. In baseball, what happens if a fielder catches the ball with their hat?

17. In baseball, what happens if a batter hits a ball that bounces over the outfield fence?

18. In golf, what happens if a player accidentally moves their ball while on the putting green?