Questions tagged [rules]
Questions about the rules of sports, including regulations for particular competitions or formats. Questions must also be tagged for the specific sport or competition.
1,759
questions
1
vote
1
answer
9
views
Are you allowed to neck stall all the way to the goal?
Simple question, Are you allowed to lift the football onto your neck using your foot or any part other than your hand, and hold it with your neck, and then walk all the way to the goal and score?
I ...
- 11
0
votes
0
answers
13
views
Eight-ball is sunk with the cue ball in the correct pocket [duplicate]
What happens if I shoot the 8 ball in the correct called pocket and it goes in along with the cue ball?
Does the answer change if the cue ball enters the pocket first, on an otherwise legal shot?
-1
votes
1
answer
37
views
Can you juggle the ball then punt it at a goalkick
During a goalkick, are you allowed to have the ball start in the goalbox, but then you juggle the ball up into the air and punt it like that? Is that legal?
- 11
1
vote
1
answer
57
views
when playing court tennis, is the server's partner allowed to move during the serve
In doubles tennis, is the serving partner allowed to move 3-4 steps in the seconds before and during the serve?
The incident is this - the server prepares to serve from the left. His partner stands by ...
- 11
1
vote
1
answer
74
views
Can the goalkeeper play the ball again after missing a drop-kick release?
If the goalkeeper tries to release the ball using a bad drop-kick, but misses the kick and the ball lands outside the penalty area, can they run up and kick it?
- 11
0
votes
0
answers
25
views
Tennis rules question regarding serving out of sequence rule
In the UK, the LTA, basically the UK tennis governing body has a rule:
If a player serves out of turn during a standard game, the player who was originally due to serve will serve as soon as the error ...
- 143
0
votes
1
answer
60
views
Advantage is given after a reckless slide tackle and the affected team scores. Yellow still to be given?
Orange team commits a yellow card slide tackle on blue, but play is allowed on through advantage. The blue team scores.
Should the orange player still receive a yellow card for the challenge?
1
vote
2
answers
78
views
How far along the crease can a non-striker stand?
In cricket, how far along the crease is a non-striker allowed to stand to the right or left?
Could they stand at the boundary and still be in their ground, or is there a limit to the "width" ...
- 11
1
vote
0
answers
39
views
Are there any UEFA regulations for longer added time in football?
Recently we can see matches getting longer and longer. It started with Qatar and FIFA asking referees to prolong added time as much as possible, if there were any delays. Apparently more than 9 hours ...
- 121
1
vote
1
answer
37
views
Beachvolleyball: When can you block an opponent beyond the net?
In beachvolleyball, the rules about blocking a ball beyond the net and what is considered an attack hit are a bit unclear to me. Here are the relevant rules: (from https://www.fivb.com/en/...
0
votes
1
answer
42
views
Can a base runner steal during an appeal play?
Can a player steal a base during an appeal play of another runner missing a bag?
- 1
0
votes
0
answers
21
views
Hitting a ball while gaolkeeper is kicking it [duplicate]
In football is it allowed to snatch a ball that the gaolkeeper is kicking which is in mid air
1
vote
1
answer
166
views
Why does the infield fly rule only apply if runners are on 1st and 2nd?
The other day something prompted me to review the infield fly rule, which says (emphasis mine):
An infield fly is any fair fly ball (not including a line drive or a bunt) which can be caught by an ...
- 191
1
vote
1
answer
32
views
Is it a good ball or inbound violation?
In basketball, let's say a player is inbounding the ball, tosses the basketball at the referee who’s inside the playing court, and the same player takes the ball back to action afterwards.
It is a ...
- 11
1
vote
1
answer
42
views
LBW with an edge
If the striker gets an edge that would have hit the wicket but strikes the batsman instead is it leg before wicket?
1
vote
1
answer
65
views
Is a free kick justified in this situation?
I encountered a frustrating scenario in a soccer match that I would like your opinions about. During a play, the attacking player prepared to take a shot, but I was quicker and managed to kick the ...
- 11
4
votes
1
answer
201
views
Can woman tennis players participate in men's tournaments?
In chess it is often informally said that there are men's tournaments and women's tournaments. Actually it is not true. There are open tournaments, in which both men and women can participate. And ...
- 149
3
votes
1
answer
216
views
With the NFL moving the extra point back, is it still possible to fake the kick and go for two?
Under older NFL rules, it was legal, even if unusual, to line up for an extra point kick but make a try for the endzone to score two points.
The linked question and answer are from before a ...
- 153
0
votes
1
answer
68
views
Reserve day in cricket
The recently concluded fourth test in Ashes between England and Australia ended in a draw where England were looking to draw the series , but unfortunately rain spoiled the game which ended in draw.So ...
- 25
0
votes
1
answer
82
views
Do I need to tag runner while standing on the base?
I am new to baseball, really love it but for me as European the rules are bit unclear. I am confused by this video of Javy Báez. From what I understand as Javy is running back to home plate another ...
- 3
2
votes
1
answer
69
views
Three-batter minimum and rain delays
There seems to be a longstanding belief that, if a pitcher has warmed up and/or begun to pitch, but then there is a long rain delay, that he should be replaced after the delay instead of continuing to ...
- 1,430
0
votes
1
answer
50
views
Offside player intentionally catches knock forward ball by his team mate
So I was watching the old Ireland tour in New Zealand from 2022. I noticed an interesting play that got called as a simple knock on but I think it may have been more.
The scenario is- All Black player ...
-2
votes
1
answer
98
views
When is a cricket ball dead?
I feel sure that I learned, decades ago, at school that the ball is dead "when the umpire deems it to be dead".
In other words the umpires at the Lords' test (including the third umpire), ...
- 264
1
vote
1
answer
51
views
Leaving a wide ball and running byes?
Is it in the rules to run byes on a wide ball which the batsman leaves? So if I leave a wide ball, can I then run byes off it if the keeper fumbles, or will the byes not count?
- 93
1
vote
1
answer
118
views
Batted ball hits bat again in the box
The batter squares to bunt and makes contact with the pitch. The ball bounces in front of home plate. The ball then bounces up and hits the bat again. Both feet of the batter are still in the box. ...
- 11
2
votes
1
answer
73
views
Do postseason games count against the NHL games played limit for rookie status?
Adding to the question here, do NHL postseason games count towards the current 25 game limit for a player to maintain rookie status?
The wording of the current NHL rules seem a bit ambiguous as to ...
- 6,588
2
votes
1
answer
71
views
Law 41.16 Cricket
I would like some clarification about the law 41.16, i.e. Mankad.
What if the bowler fails to run out the no-striker runner?
We have two situations:
A) No-striker manages to be back in touch with his ...
- 21
2
votes
2
answers
70
views
Cut-Blocking the Catcher
A runner on second base rounds third after the batter singles to center. About 20 feet from home, out of the corner of his eye he notices a perfect throw to the opposing catcher. The runner puts on ...
- 21
3
votes
1
answer
389
views
The ball got stuck in the tennis racket. Whose point is it?
Yesterday I was playing tennis with my son, and literally on my match point, my son hit the ball, and then we didn't see it anymore. It turned out the ball had got stuck in the racket!
Of course ours ...
- 133
1
vote
1
answer
79
views
Can timeouts be called before game starts?
Are there any professional sports leagues (CFL, NHL, ...) where it is possible to call a timeout before the game actually starts? Has this ever actually happened?
1
vote
1
answer
66
views
runners on base and line out
We had runners on 1st and 3rd with 1 out. While stealing second, the ball was lined to 2b. The second baseman did not touch the runner who is now standing on second. They slowly walk over to tag ...
1
vote
1
answer
153
views
How Can a Fielder Make a Force Out in Baseball?
In baseball, when a runner is forced to advance to first base and a fielder catches the ball, the fielder can make a force out by touching the base with their feet when getting the ball. They can also ...
0
votes
2
answers
72
views
Why are tie-breakers considered service games?
If a 5-set match went 6-3, 6-7, 3-6, 7-6, 6-3, then not counting the tiebreaker, 1 player would have served 28 games, the other 25. This is a different of 3 games, which would never happen as players ...
- 1
1
vote
1
answer
208
views
What is the rule in tennis doubles if the opposition change the sides they receive on
What is the rule in tennis doubles if the opposition change the sides they receive On? Ie “Jim” was receiving from the ad side for the first 11 games, then started on the deuce.
I was in a match ...
1
vote
0
answers
38
views
NBA traveling and what steps count towards it
In this video I’m confused on the steps that count towards a travel. It seems like the step counter is wrong in a lot of them. At 1 minute into the video, how many steps does Noah really take? It ...
- 11
3
votes
1
answer
45
views
How many healthy scratch players are allowed in 3x3 basketball?
I'm interested in organizing a 3x3 basketball tournament at my school or summer camp, but I find the rules for players incomplete: there are 4 players on the roster, eligible for playing (3 on court, ...
- 131
2
votes
2
answers
600
views
Can a forced runner be tagged out when standing on base?
Runner on first and runner on second, no outs. Ball is hit to shortstop but the runner on second stays on base.
Can SS just tag the runner who is still standing on second base, then touch second base ...
- 21
1
vote
2
answers
98
views
Tossing second tennis ball after a successful first serve
Some social tennis players hold two balls in their hand when they serve.
If the first serve is successful, they toss the second ball behind them so that it rolls next to the wire fence and is out of ...
8
votes
1
answer
3k
views
Why was Petra Kvitova allowed to hit the ball before it had crossed the net?
During the 2023 WTA Miami Open Final, during a rally, Petra Kvitova reached over the net and hit the ball without it crossing the net to her side. She did not touch the net. The point was allowed; ...
- 89
2
votes
1
answer
81
views
Pool: called shots and combinations
According to WPA rules,
In games in which the shooter is required to call shots, the intended ball and pocket must be indicated for each shot if they are not obvious.
However, I don't understand ...
- 21
3
votes
1
answer
170
views
Is the batter out if the ball hits a falling stump?
In our last cricket match, the on-strike batter hit the ball and tried to score a single run.
While they try to score a run, a fielder throws the ball to the non-striker's end and the bowler tries to ...
- 131
3
votes
1
answer
432
views
How does the shot clock work in pool?
I was watching a little bit of a pool match. It appears that a 20-second shot clock was used, as they would sometimes display a countdown starting at 20.
But it's not clear to me how the shot clock ...
- 4,952
2
votes
1
answer
127
views
NFL rules question (completed pass)
If I catch a pass while jumping next to my sideline and land with one foot in and then step out of bounds, in the NFL, that's not a complete pass.
But what if I catch it on the one foot and then hop a ...
- 121
1
vote
2
answers
242
views
Why can free throws be worth 2 or 3 points in the G League?
When I am watching NBA G. League games, it is very surprising that they give only one free throw in a situation where two or three free throws should have been given. Instead, each throw was ...
- 682
1
vote
0
answers
38
views
Soccer Offsides [duplicate]
I have a question about offsides like in the picture below. Let's say 2 offensive players are in a 2 vs 1 against goalkeeper... they already beat last defender. The offensive player then passes the ...
- 19
1
vote
2
answers
387
views
How does a ball that gets embedded in the outfield wall be handled?
If the ball gets embedded in the outfield wall, what is the ruling?
- 11
0
votes
1
answer
148
views
1
vote
0
answers
63
views
What happens if the leading baserunner misses a base?
What is the correct ruling in the following situation?
Runners on first (R1) and second (R2)
Batter gets a hit and is out before reaching first (fewer than three outs)
R1 and R2 advance; R1 touches ...
- 11
1
vote
1
answer
390
views
Tennis: When playing doubles, is it not allowed for both players to be at the baseline?
What are the rules when playing doubles? If the serving player (or the one receiving the serve) is naturally positioned at the baseline, should his/her partner be at the net (or more generally, at &...
- 113
2
votes
1
answer
93
views
Can a team run a no huddle two-point conversion straight after a touchdown?
In the Bengals-Ravens playoff game on 2023-01-15, I saw Joe Burrow excitedly motioning after a TD, as though he was seeking to immediately line up for a two point conversion to try and catch the ...
- 701