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