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