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. What is the penalty in rugby if a player passes the ball forward? A free try is awarded A yellow card is shown A penalty kick is given A scrum is awarded to the opposing team 2. In ice hockey, what is the punishment for throwing a stick to stop a puck? 2-minute penalty 5-minute penalty Penalty shot awarded to the opposing team Game forfeiture 3. In curling, what is the rule if a player’s broom accidentally touches a moving stone? The end is restarted The stone is removed from play The game pauses for review The player is disqualified 4. In American football, what happens if a player intentionally grounds the ball? The player is disqualified The play is allowed The team loses a down A penalty is called 5. In badminton, what happens if the shuttlecock hits the net and lands in the opponent’s court? The player loses the point The point is awarded to the player who hit the shuttlecock The rally is replayed The game pauses 6. 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 7. In cricket, what unusual event leads to a ‘dead ball’ being called? The batter misses three swings The bowler crosses the crease line An animal runs onto the field The fielder catches the ball barehanded 8. In golf, what happens if a player accidentally moves their ball while on the putting green? The player is penalized one stroke The player is disqualified The game restarts from the previous hole The ball must be replaced without penalty 9. In baseball, what happens if a batter hits a ball that bounces over the outfield fence? The game pauses for review It's a home run The batter is out The batter is awarded a ground-rule double 10. In soccer, what happens if a goalkeeper holds the ball for more than 6 seconds? Play restarts with a throw-in The ball is dropped for a free kick The goalkeeper is booked An indirect free kick is awarded to the opposing team 11. In water polo, how many seconds does a team have to take a shot before losing possession? 90 seconds 45 seconds 30 seconds 60 seconds 12. In baseball, what happens if a fielder catches the ball with their hat? The play continues The batter is out The game pauses for review The batter and all runners are awarded 3 bases 13. 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 14. 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 opponent wins the point The player is warned 15. In American football, what is the penalty for excessive celebration? 5-yard penalty Disqualification 15-yard penalty None, it's allowed 16. In volleyball, how many maximum touches is a team allowed to return the ball? Unlimited touches 2 touches 3 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 basketball, how long can an offensive player remain within the painted area (also known as the key, lane, or the paint)? 10 seconds 5 seconds 7 seconds 3 seconds Your score is The average score is 0% 0% Restart quiz
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