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 baseball, what happens if a fielder catches the ball with their hat? The game pauses for review The batter is out The batter and all runners are awarded 3 bases The play continues 2. In ice hockey, what is the punishment for throwing a stick to stop a puck? 5-minute penalty Game forfeiture Penalty shot awarded to the opposing team 2-minute penalty 3. In badminton, what happens if the shuttlecock hits the net and lands in the opponent’s court? The game pauses The rally is replayed The player loses the point The point is awarded to the player who hit the shuttlecock 4. In cricket, what unusual event leads to a ‘dead ball’ being called? The bowler crosses the crease line An animal runs onto the field The fielder catches the ball barehanded The batter misses three swings 5. In tennis, what happens if a player accidentally hits the ball twice in one swing? The player is warned The opponent wins the point The point is lost The point continues if unintentional 6. 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 7. In American football, what is the penalty for excessive celebration? 15-yard penalty 5-yard penalty None, it's allowed Disqualification 8. In baseball, what happens if a batter hits a ball that bounces over the outfield fence? The batter is out The game pauses for review It's a home run The batter is awarded a ground-rule double 9. In basketball, how long can an offensive player remain within the painted area (also known as the key, lane, or the paint)? 3 seconds 5 seconds 7 seconds 10 seconds 10. In water polo, how many seconds does a team have to take a shot before losing possession? 30 seconds 90 seconds 60 seconds 45 seconds 11. In curling, what is the rule if a player’s broom accidentally touches a moving stone? The stone is removed from play The end is restarted The player is disqualified The game pauses for review 12. In tennis, what happens if the ball lands on the baseline? The rally is replayed The ball is in The player loses the point The ball is out 13. In American football, what happens if a player intentionally grounds the ball? The player is disqualified The team loses a down The play is allowed A penalty is called 14. 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 15. What is the penalty in rugby if a player passes the ball forward? A free try is awarded A scrum is awarded to the opposing team A penalty kick is given A yellow card is shown 16. In volleyball, how many maximum touches is a team allowed to return the ball? Unlimited touches 3 touches 2 touches 4 touches 17. In basketball, what is called when a player moves their pivot foot without dribbling? A turnover A carry Traveling A jump stop 18. In soccer, can a player be penalized for removing their shirt during a goal celebration? The goal is disallowed No, it's allowed The referee warns the player Yes, the player receives a yellow card Your score is The average score is 0% 0% Restart quiz
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