Weird Rules in Sports

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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