Home > SportsWeird Rules in Sports Report a question What’s wrong with this question? You cannot submit an empty report. Please add some details. 0% Weird Rules in Sports 1. In ice hockey, what is the punishment for throwing a stick to stop a puck? 5-minute penalty 2-minute penalty Game forfeiture Penalty shot awarded to the opposing team 2. In curling, what is the rule if a player’s broom accidentally touches a moving stone? The end is restarted The player is disqualified The game pauses for review The stone is removed from play 3. In tennis, what happens if the ball lands on the baseline? The rally is replayed The ball is out The ball is in The player loses the point 4. In soccer, what happens if a goalkeeper holds the ball for more than 6 seconds? An indirect free kick is awarded to the opposing team Play restarts with a throw-in The ball is dropped for a free kick The goalkeeper is booked 5. In tennis, what happens if a player accidentally hits the ball twice in one swing? The opponent wins the point The point is lost The point continues if unintentional The player is warned 6. In golf, what happens if a player accidentally moves their ball while on the putting green? The player is disqualified The game restarts from the previous hole The ball must be replaced without penalty The player is penalized one stroke 7. In baseball, what happens if a batter hits a ball that bounces over the outfield fence? It's a home run The game pauses for review The batter is out The batter is awarded a ground-rule double 8. In American football, what is the penalty for excessive celebration? Disqualification None, it's allowed 15-yard penalty 5-yard penalty 9. In baseball, what happens if a fielder catches the ball with their hat? The game pauses for review The play continues The batter is out The batter and all runners are awarded 3 bases 10. In water polo, how many seconds does a team have to take a shot before losing possession? 45 seconds 60 seconds 90 seconds 30 seconds 11. What is the penalty in rugby if a player passes the ball forward? A penalty kick is given A free try is awarded A scrum is awarded to the opposing team A yellow card is shown 12. In basketball, how long can an offensive player remain within the painted area (also known as the key, lane, or the paint)? 7 seconds 5 seconds 3 seconds 10 seconds 13. In volleyball, how many maximum touches is a team allowed to return the ball? Unlimited touches 3 touches 4 touches 2 touches 14. In basketball, what is called when a player moves their pivot foot without dribbling? A turnover Traveling A carry A jump stop 15. In badminton, what happens if the shuttlecock hits the net and lands in the opponent’s court? The point is awarded to the player who hit the shuttlecock The player loses the point The rally is replayed The game pauses 16. In cricket, what unusual event leads to a ‘dead ball’ being called? The fielder catches the ball barehanded An animal runs onto the field The batter misses three swings The bowler crosses the crease line 17. In soccer, can a player be penalized for removing their shirt during a goal celebration? Yes, the player receives a yellow card The referee warns the player The goal is disallowed No, it's allowed 18. In American football, what happens if a player intentionally grounds the ball? The play is allowed A penalty is called The team loses a down The player is disqualified Your score is The average score is 0% 0% Restart quiz
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