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What is the Dew Factor? How does it affect the match? Recently, during the pre match discussion between India and England in Ranchi, I heard about Dew Factor . They said that Dew Factor will affect the match. Before that I newer heard about it. So what is the Dew Factor ? And how does it affect the match? <Q> Dew i...	Dew affects the bowling team majorly.
Does the batsman get runs on No ball when the team requires only 1 run to win? Suppose, A batsman is on strike with 98 runs. The scores are level so the batting team requires only 1 run to win. Now suppose in the next ball, the bowler bowls a No ball and the batsman hits FOUR or SIX. Will the batsman reach to his cen...	When a no ball is bowled, a number of runs are awarded to the batting team, the number varying depending on local playing conditions in force.
Is a too low ascent speed unsafe? A friend of mine (an old scuba instructor to be honest) told me that a too slow ascent is unsafe because it increases the time you stay at higher depths. I think I have a good understanding of decompression algorithms (especially VPM and RGBM) and a good mathematical background, so I ...	Lets be practical, for a too slow ascent rate to be dangerous it has to be so slow that you would basically not even be ascending.
Why Cricket commentators read out score after every over? I have been noticing from a very long time, Cricket commentators read out score after every over. Why is it so? Is there any historical significance, tragedy or story behind it? <Q> Cricket like baseball is a sport that actually works quite well on the radio, a...	Cricket commentators read out the score so that people know what the score is.
Teaching adult beginners to bowl? In my indoor cricket team, there are a couple of players who are new to cricket not having played as a child or teenager. They are reasonable athletes and have picked up fielding and batting quickly (fortunately batting in indoor cricket requires a far narrower range of shots than in s...	So first you let him do this in their way but by and by you should take some action on this and put your effort to learn them how to bowl with consistency and pace when they will be right in their own they will do your changes with less difficulty and faster way than to push all your effort on initial position. Like wi...
Any tips for sealing swimming goggles.masks and keeping water out? I am having major problem with my goggles. I have 6 pairs of competitive and training grade goggles. If I use the tight low profile goggles when I swim (one hour everyday) I feel pressure above my eyes (very unpleasant when done everyday) and I have to ...	Nowadays, most goggles should seal themselves incredibly well, so no matter what stroke you are swimmiing, or how hard you are swimming you should not get leaks.
Hat-trick rules for different match/innings If a bowler takes wicket in the last ball of an over and takes other two wickets in the first two balls of the next over then it is considered as Hat-trick. But what if a bowler takes last two wickets in one match and in the next match he takes a wicket in the first ball of ...	Only wickets attributed to the bowler count towards a hat-trick; run outs do not count.
What is the motivation behind short-sleeve jerseys in the NBA? The Golden State Warriors introduced a basketball jersey with short-sleeves during the 2012-2013 NBA Season. Traditionally, basketball jerseys have been without sleeves. What is the motivation behind introducing short-sleeve jerseys? <Q> It seems to be m...	There has been an ever growing push for the NBA to put sponsorship decals on jerseys and standardising sleeved uniforms now establishes themselves for when this becomes the norm. I think a big factor is also profit.
Importance of a pre-shot routine Before shots in golf and before free-throws in basketball, I notice players have a distinctive series of actions before setting up to hit the golf ball/shoot the free throw. A few examples of pre-shot routines: A golfer steps behind the golf ball, takes a few practice swings, steps i...	A pre-shot routine allows you to 'settle in' mentally into a familiar routine process to help focus on the immediate shot and remove potentially adverse impacts of past shots.
Should a point guard consider who is he passing to? In basketball, should a point guard distinguish who is he passing to? I mean, when I play point guard, I'm always trying to pass to any of my teammate that is open (so that everyone gets involved and there is ball movement). Should a point guard pass to any op...	Well, obviously the answer to your question depends on the type of game you are referring to. I totally agree with the KYP principle, knowing your teammates is important and in casual games usually underestimated.
What is the difference between balls in Test and ODI Cricket? In Test Cricket, the red colored ball is used while in ODI and T20I, the white colored ball is used. What is the difference between these balls(apart from color)? Why are different balls used in different formats? Ball used in Test Cricket Ball used in O...	The white ball is easier to spot than the red ones, especially on television, which is why these were preferred over the red ones for limited overs cricket.
Do players lose a point in a game on purpose as part of strategy? In a game of tennis (singles), are there any strategies where players lose a point (and thereby, a game) voluntarily so that it benefits them in the long run - like say, a serving first on the next set if it is going to be an uphill task to come back and...	Throwing a point is never beneficial, and throwing a game early in the set is likewise worthless.
Do un-earned runs affect win, loss for pitchers Here is the scenario. A pitcher leaves the game after 7 innings with a 4-4 tie, but only 3 of the runs against were earned. The relief pitcher completes the game for a 6-4 win. Who gets the win? <Q> Unearned runs have nothing to do with wins and losses. <S> The answer t...	If the starting pitchers does not pitch 5 innings and his team gets the lead while he is still in the game the official scorer is to award the win to the "most effective pitcher for the winning team" The fact that a run is "unearned" does not affect win-loss tallies.
What are differences between off-piste alpine skiing equimpments and in piste equipments? I am a beginner in alpine skiing. It means I can ski parallel and now am trying to increase my speed plus avoiding awkward mistakes in turnings. I want to begin skiing in natural slops and off-piste. Since now I used narrow and ve...	If you're set on doing off-piste skiing and are prepared to invest a little into it, I strongly suggest getting a pair of "Big-mountain" skis.
What is the red zone in rugby (or American football) and how did it get that name? What is the red zone in rugby (or American football ) and how did it get the name red zone ? I couldn't see anything mentioned about this in the Wikipedia page for both games. <Q> It is my understanding that the term has military o...	To sum up my answer, the term "Red Zone" has been used in various contexts as a term for danger. The term "red zone" was coined by then Washington Redskins coach Joe Gibbs in a 1982 interview with the Washington Post.
In fantasy baseball, should I avoid playing pitchers who are starting against my batters? One of the important things in fantasy football is to make sure that your defense isn't starting against your high-scoring offensive players, especially your quarterback. For example, if you had Tom Brady and the Houston Texans' d...	With some of my weaker pitchers I would rarely play them against teams that were known great hitters like the Yankees, Red Sox, Cardinals.
Is the runner on first forced to run? Looking for some clarification on this situation that came up today: There is one out and a runner on first base (R1). The batter hits a fly ball in the infield. The first baseman (1st) makes an attempt to catch the ball and it drops out of his glove. 1st picks the ball up and ...	It's a tricky situation all around, but R1 basically made the right call by standing on first; 1B would have to both muff the catch and let the batter reach on error to force R1 to advance to second. The correct decision was made.
How are jersey numbers assigned in Cricket? It is quite normal in international cricket matches(Test/ODI/T20) that players are having a particular Jersey number assigned to them. Some of the famous players such as Ricky Ponting always wears number 14, while Sachin Tendulkar wears number 10. So the question is who assig...	A recent newspaper article said that players can choose any number they want, as long as no one else in the team has taken it first.
What will happen when the batsman or bowler gets injured in super-over? Three players from the batting side will be selected to bat in the super-over. If the batting side loses two wickets, their innings will end. One player from the fielding team will be selected for bowling the super over. -iplT20wiki.com . Wh...	For the second part, if the bowler is incapacitated and cannot continue, the fielding side captain can get any one of the playing fielders to complete the over, provided the player is not a substitute.
Wide ball stumping off last ball Last ball, last wicket, 1 run required for the batting side to win the match. Bowler bowls a wide ball and the batsman gets stumped as well. Which team will win considering the given situation? <Q> In the said case, the batting side wins by 1 wicket. <S> The last stumping will not coun...	Since the wide ball occurs first the batting side will win because the match is considered finished after the wide ball is delivered.
Meaning of the phrase: To drive the ball "on the up"? I have heard many times cricket commentators referring to players driving the ball 'on the up'. By the context, this is taken to be a difficult and risky thing to do and makes a good shot even better as the batsmen is displaying some boldness by playing the shot to ...	When a ball is rising from the ground after bouncing on it, if the batsman hits the ball before it has completely reached the top of the bounce, it is said that the batsman has hit it “On the up.”
Is it possible for a bowler to bowl consecutive overs? In general, is it allowed for a single bowler to bowl two (or more) consecutive overs in international matches? If yes, how many overs can the bowler bowl continuously? If no, is it not allowed from the beginning of international cricket history or did the ICC ban...	It is indeed forbidden for a bowler to bowl two overs in a row.
Is it permitted to wear shorts below the knee in football? We can see the football players wearing half trousers all over the world during playing. Is it allowed for a football player(including goal-keeper)to wear long shorts(below the knee like the image below) in international football matches? Shorts above the ...	Regarding shorts below knee: there was a rule for that (players' knickerbockers must cover their knees) in 19th century.
If a player loses his footwear while scoring a goal will it be considered a legal goal? Suppose a player loses his footwear accidentally while playing and then scores a goal without wearing his footwear. Will it be considered a legal goal? <Q> There is a law regarding such situation: See IFAB Law 4 - The players' equ...	"If a player loses his footwear accidentally and immediately plays the ball and/orscores a goal, there is no infringement and the goal is awarded because he losthis footwear by accident."
what actually is considered obstructing the field in cricket What are the things considered as obstructing the field in cricket, as like the match played between KKR and PWI in which Yusuf Pathan was given out obstructing the field as he pushed the ball with his leg for which the team approached the umpire. The oth...	The umpire must decide whether the obstruction was "wilful" or not.
The 100 mph barrier How many bowlers have broken the 100 mile an hour barrier when bowling in international cricket (ODI and Tests only)? <Q> There was a rumor that Jeff Thomson of Australia was the first bowler to break the 100 mph while bowling in international cricket. <S> Later Shoaib Akhtar of Pakistan clock...	Shoaib Akhtar was timed at over 100 mph and was the first bowler that has broken the barrier (I say first as Jeff Thompson was just a rumour!), but his pace was questioned along with colleague Mohammed Asif's, after it was discovered they had both taken the banned substance Nandralone, a steroid which enhances performa...
Why is Hawk-Eye not used on clay courts I have never seen Hawk-Eye technology to be used on clay tournaments. French Open is running at the moment and it is not being used there. What are the reasons for not using this technology on clay? Do tennis federations have some rules against it? <Q> You are right that th...	Clay courts leave a visible mark which shows where the ball lands. It would be terrible publicity to have a top player angrily pointing to the clear evidence on the court that differs from the Hawkeye prediction.
How is the net run rate calculated if the match stopped due to rain? Here we already discussed how the net run rate is calculated . If the match gets stopped due to rain, then how is the NRR calculated? Consider both of these situations: Match stopped due to rain, but the result decided by DL method Match stopped...	In matches where Duckworth-Lewis revised targets are set due to interruptions which reduce the number of overs bowled, those revised targets and revised overs are used to calculate the net run rate for both teams.
What are some techniques for masking a ping pong serve? There are several ways to serve a ping pong ball. I have noticed that some serves are far more obvious to read/understand than others. For example, if a player contacts the top of the ball during the serve and flicks their wrist toward the opponent, it's obviousl...	Your hand must be held flat and open, palm to the ceiling, with the ball resting on it. I find that when I keep the ball closer to my body and move my whole body with the ball appose to just my paddle arm, it allows me to put more spin on the ball without showing it.
Why is Darren Lehmann called 'Boof' Darren Lehmann has been named the new Australia cricket coach and lots of articles, including Wikipedia , refer to his nickname as 'Boof'. However, I can't seem to find any reason for this nickname or any relation to Boof in cricketing jargon . Is this a sporting or cricket refer...	It was because he had a big head and thus his mate called him "Boofhead" a common term in Australia for someone with a large head.
How to determine the correct grip size for a tennis racquet? Tennis racquets have different grip sizes and I am not sure which one would be the best for me. Is there an easy way to find this out? <Q> There are two rules of thumb to determine your correct tennis racket grip size: <S> Hold the racket by the handle as ...	At the end of the day, you just have to feel comfortable with the overall feel of the grip and that it shouldn't move too much (if at all) in your hand.
Who is out if both batsmen end up at the same end and at the other end fielders hit the stumps? Consider the following situation, Batsmen A and B are playing, A is facing the ball and hits the ball inside the ground. Both of them running between the wickets and meet at the centre of the pitch, they saw that the ball i...	Therefore, in your scenario, if the wicket is put down at A's end, A will be out, assuming they have not crossed at any point (or crossed an even number of times, thus meaning that that A is always the batsman that was last nearest to end A).
What or who decides whether extra time is given in football? How is extra time decided to be given in football, either when the teams have scored the same number of goals, or when one team has scored more goals? Can teams have extra time by requesting it, in either of the above cases? Can they request extra time if e...	So, to answer the question:Extra time can only be given by the referee at the end of a knockout phase when there is no winner
Is the hand a part of the ball? Can you hit the hand, if it's on the ball? I need proof that it shows that if you hit the hand, it isn't a foul. <Q> Just a little further down in the same rule @posdef quotes , is this one: e. Contact which occurs on the hand of the offensive player, while that hand is in contact w...	The hand is considered “ part of the ball” when it is in contact with the ball and contact with a players hand when it is in contact with the ball is not a foul.
Particularly unconventional fielding positioning in baseball/softball I have never seen fielders in positions that would hardly be recognisable as the "standard" positions, and probably for good reason. (I mean a positioning where a casual observer might have difficulty identifying who is playing which position.) Howe...	One of the defensive ploys that manager Joe Maddon of the Tampa Bay Rays has employed is to shift the field heavily to right field when left-handed hitters (such as Boston Red Sox's David Ortiz) come to bat.
What is the most red cards issued by the referee in one game of soccer/football? What is the most red cards a referee has ever issued in one game of European football? Europe Only "Top flight" leagues (e.g. Premier League, Serie A, La Liga BBVA, Eredivisie, German Bundesliga, Turkish League, etc) Official games on...	I remember a glorious Istanbul derby (GS-FB) in 2008-2009 season that ended 0-0 but with 4 reds and 4 yellows, but I cannot go as far to claim that it's the most red cards shown in the league history. Six red cards Primera División - Spain, Espanyol vs FC Barcelona on 13/12/03 at 19:30 , 5 red cards
Is it permissible to wear caps while playing football? I couldn't see any football players wearing caps while playing international matches, but I could see some of them wearing large headbands. What's the rules for Football say about this? If the football players are not allowed to wear cap means, what is the reaso...	Although headgear is allowed to be worn, it is not advised for anyone other than the goalkeeper.
What rules determine whether a player can play for a team in the CLT20? Most of the current T20 leagues around the world are very new and the playing rosters are typically not settled; players change teams a lot between seasons. In addition, many players play in a lot of these leagues, often for only brief periods such...	There is no eligibility to play for a team. Any player can play in CLT20 if he is contracted by owner of the team.
What is a record for a football player in converting consecutive penalties in official matches? Various sources mentioned that Mario Balotelli recently missed a penalty for the first time in his career (in a professional match). For example here : Balotelli has never failed to convert any of his previous 21 penal...	Midfielder Pano boasted a 100% record in over 50 penalties in his career in Albania and Greece http://www.uefa.com/memberassociations/news/newsid=1913517.html
Is it allowed to wear inner gloves while batting in cricket? We can see the wicket keepers always wearing inner gloves on field. Is it permitted for a batsman to wear inner gloves while batting incricket? Is there any batsman wear them in international cricket history? <Q> From Appendix-d <S> For a batsman, ...	Many batsmen and wicket keepers opt wearing an extra thin pair of gloves called inners beneath their batting or wicket keeping gloves.
Is there any term used for multiple hat tricks? If a bowler takes more than three sequential wickets (say six wickets) in one over, would this be called as two hat-tricks or does this feat, however unlikely, has a different name? <Q> Six wickets in six balls would in fact be 4 hat tricks. <S> 1) <S> Balls 1, 2 & 3, ...	There is no term used other than "hat trick" for 3 consecutive wickets. So, as hims056 said in his answer, there is no special term for that.
How bad is washing a wetsuit in a washing machine? Is it so bad if I wash my 5 mm wetsuit in a washing machine? I perfectly know that it's not good. What I'd really like to know is: will it reduce my wetsuit life expectation from 10 years to 5 years (good for me), or from 10 years to just 1 year (bad for me)? Long st...	Once in a while give your wetsuit a thorough wash with some wetsuit shampoo.
What happens to the runner if he misses a base after hitting a homerun? Scenario: No one on base. 2 outs. Batter hits a homerun. However, while rounding the bases, completely misses stepping on second base. Now, I understand that being a home run, it's a dead ball, and the runner can run without liability. But say he m...	On appeal, the runner will be called out and the run will no longer count, but the opposing team needs to initiate the appeal.
What is the difference between Doosra and Teesra? What is the basic difference between Doosra and Teesra? I know off-spinner bowls the other one which is called Doosra but what is Teesra and how is it different to Doosra? <Q> Doosra and teesra, both these bowling techniques were invented to deceive the batsman. <S> D...	Doosra is analogous to googly except it turns more than googly and is very difficult to bowl without chucking wheares teesra is simply a backspiner with very small side turn But doosra is a delivery which is built on clockwise and anticlockwise movements.
One-point safety by defending team I learned about the conversion safety today, where an NCAA team attempting an extra point can get a one-point safety if the kick is blocked but the defending team takes the ball into the endzone and gets tackled. I couldn't figure out if this is the case, but I was wondering if the d...	The team can score 1 point after an extra point is blocked, caught outside of the end zone, returned backwards into the end zone, and downed.
New soccer ball for 2014 World Cup I've heard that this year they will be introducing a new soccer ball for World Cup. What are the differences between this ball and the ball that was used in previous years? Why did they feel the need to change balls? <Q> Soccer balls are a bit different from the balls in other sports....	The practice of introducing new soccer balls every year is almost entirely driven by commercial interests (notwithstanding the heritage and memorability reasons).FIFA and the World Cup's organizing bodies enter into numerous sponsorship deals(such as Official Beverage etc) and the Official World Cup Ball is just one of...
Dismiss 10 players in an over in unique ways without conceding a run I read a problem in the newspaper around 10 years back. Here is the problem Team A scored 250 runs for 9 wickets in 50 overs. Team B was 250 for 0 in 49 overs. Eventually Team A won the match by virtue of losing fewer wickets. Hence Team B to lost 10...	If you are looking at not losing a match and making every batsmen out in unique ways without any extras , it is not possible :
What are some good drafting strategies for a recreation basketball league? Age: 16 - 18 I analyzed the past two championship teams who won it all in the last two years, and here is what I discovered about the types of players they drafted: 1. Last year's team: First Round pick: Quick explosive ball handler Second Rou...	At that age group you pick the best players available. Big man who plays solid defense Also for that age range I would think big men would be less coveted (most tall young rec league players can't finish). You would be better off getting the big and creating a mismatch.
How can I be consistent in Snooker? I've been playing Snooker for more than 4 months. Sometimes I can pull some decent performance off, other times I find myself struggling even with the simplest shots. It is like one day I can see clearly the point I have to aim at and I can cue perfectly straight, the following day I...	During practice , you get an idea of what you have to work with a given performance (akin to "one day I can see clearly the point I have to aim at ... the following day I can't visualize the shots") and an opportunity to further understand how you perform.
What is meant by a "fast outfield"? They always say in commentary that the outfield is very fast? what does it exactly mean? <Q> It means that the ball, when hit along the ground, will travel quickly. <S> The "speed" of an outfield can be affected by two major factors: <S> Length of the grass - if the outfield has ...	The term Fast Outfield means where grass or friction is less and the ball travels quickly to the boundary after hitting.
Shuttle getting stuck to the net after crossing I've never seen this happen before but it happened twice in one game recently (by 2 different players!). The shuttle hit the tape and went over the net but then got caught and never hit the ground. None of us were sure what the rules said on this one.Does the shuttle ha...	If a shuttle is caught on the net and remains suspended on top or, after passing over the net, is caught in the net, it is a 'let' except on service .
How do NFL teams do in their last game if they have already clinched a playoff spot? Do they tend to rest their good players so they don't have as many injuries going into the playoffs? Basically, I'm wondering if I should bet against teams with playoff locks if the matchup is close... <Q> If depends mostly on the ment...	Another thing to notice is that if a player is injured but has beenplaying through the regular season, coaches will usually sit him outto avoid any further injuries which could result in missing playoffgames.
Have any cricket matches been stopped for reasons other than weather/lighting? A cricket match can be stopped due to weather conditions (rain) or bad light before getting the result. Have any international matches been stopped before getting the result for any reasons besides weather or bad lighting in cricket history...	The second Test between England and West Indies at the Sir Vivian Richards stadium in Antigua has been abandoned after just ten deliveries, after the sand-based outfield was deemed a safety risk to the bowlers.
Why do batters sometimes chase balls well outside the strike zone? Here, I'm not talking about balls that barely miss the strike zone, being barely outside the plate or below the knees. More like pitches that go into the dirt, or six inches wide of the plate. What makes batters sometimes chase such pitches? Do they re...	They believe that they will cross the plate in the strike zone, therefore they take a whack at it but often whiff if they don't realize the style of pitch.
How to skate backwards -- for efficiency and speed I saw quite a lot of tutorials about backward skating -- how to stop, start, turn, spin, crossover, crossunder, you name it. But no single tutorial show how to skate backwards in a "straight" line. So my question is, assume you have to skate 1 km in a straight line, y...	If you wish to learn start with out and in, then just keep your feet together when you do it.
Is there a specific order for soccer/football players entering the pitch at the beginning of the match? I've always thought the order of the players entering the pitch was random after the Captain, who is always first, but for some reason this weekend I noticed that the goalkeeper was right behind the Captain in all of...	For the team there is definitely no rule for the order in which they must enter onto the pitch.
Are there sports in which being smaller than your adversary can be a distinct advantage? Many sports put forward tall players. I know that everybody can play any sport, but I've noticed that in professional teams (basketball, volleyball, soccer, tennis, ...) there is a tendency to see tall people. It's maybe due to ad...	But if a player is a batsman, he may get some advantages in batting. In Curling athletes with a low center of gravity (smaller one generally) are helped in the stability of the slip.
Does the tension of a tennis racket really affect the game play? I'm an amateur who has played for a couple of years. In the beginning I bought just a random racket - "for beginners", they say. Then I saw some Big Helmet tournaments and got curious about players who punch their rackets and change the behavior. How exa...	(Seeing as we know that more power will be generated with lower tension) If you don't want to read - it summarises that with higher tension you are more likely to execute a shot correctly as the ball does not travel along the stringbed as much as it would at a lower tension.
Can the Duckworth-Lewis method result in a tie? Is it possible for a match to be tied after applying the Duckworth-Lewis method? Are there notable instances of this occurring? <Q> Some matches have ended in a tie this way, an example being the South Africa vs West Indies group stage match in Champions Trophy 2013. <...	Yes, it's possible for a match to get tied after applying the D/L method.
Gold, silver, and bronze medal sweep in Winter Olympics by a single country? I am proud to see that the Dutch athletes have now obtained Gold, Silver and Bronze for one event, and that even twice. When trying to figure out whether this happened before, I found several occurrences of a country getting all medals for an...	The last time this happened was at Nagano 1998 , when Germany took every medal in both women's combined alpine skiing and women's 3000m speed skating. It is also not unheard of for one country to sweep two events in a single year.
Running in strong wind I ran an extremely windy half-marathon yesterday, and this got me thinking. In medium- to long-distance races (say 10km to a marathon), what are good strategies for dealing with strong headwind and crosswind? For example, would running in a pack have helped? <Q> Two main tips (note that I used ...	When I'm having strong headwinds during race/training I try to shorten the lengt of my steps and rais the frequency. Running in a pack is alway's better than alone, if possible...
How to spin in Bowling? Where would one start when trying to learn to spin a bowling ball? I've seen people bring the bowling bowl up into their elbow (inner part), then somehow manage to put a spin on it completely with the whole arm, while having it run straight..then at the end spin hard. No luck in my recent attem...	Many people when first trying to hook will do a lot of things to try to make their hand spin the ball.
Basketball shooting technique: what makes the ball go forward? I am learning the technique for making shots in basketball. How do you make the ball go forward to the hoop? After following all the advice I found so far, I can shoot beautifully in front of the hoop. When I get further away, for example free throws, th...	The best way to improve your shot is to practice over and over for hours and hours; days and days. If you are going forward when you shoot your momentum will carry the ball forward.
How do I make my table tennis paddle's rubber less sticky? I've only been playing table tennis/ping-pong for about ~3 months now at work. Some of these guys are brutal when it comes to spin. While I have gotten a lot better at handling top/bottom spin, I am still trying to get a handle on some of the side spins. I sta...	As far as I know the only way you can get off the tackiness of your paddle's rubber is to let natural dust cover it as you play.
Is it allowed to hit the ball twice to save the wicket? If the batsman hit the ball and hits the ball while going to the wicket if he stops the ball by the bat he is out or not out? <Q> Not out. <S> You are allowed to defend your wicket. <S> What you cannot do is try to score runs with the second hit. <A> Not out Ba...	If the ball going to the stumps hit by the bat twice intentionally before the ball has been touched by a fielder , it will be given out by the umpire under the rule hitting the ball twice .In
How the strike rate is calculated if the bowler has not taken any wicket? If a Bowler has bowled 100 balls in his career and has taken 0 wickets, then what is his bowling strike rate? <Q> Bowling strike rate means number of balls needed to bowl for a bowler to take a wicket. <S> So, the bowling strike rate is undefined...	We can only find the bowling strike rate of that bowler after he takes a single wicket.
More swimming, or alternative activities/sports for a junior competitive swimmer? My daughter is 7. She loves swimming and joined a proper club about 6 months ago. She has also continued taking lessons with her brother who is a little behind her, just because she enjoys it. She can swim 50m freestyle in around 38secs...	The true key to becoming good at a sport is starting early and being competitive.
Nationalised players scoring against their country of birth Diego Costa is making his debut for Spain tonight and he will almost certainly go to Brazil as their main striker considering his form this year. You could imagine the reception he would get playing over there but if he lined up vs Brazil or even scored agains...	After looking at this list of players who have switched nationalities in football I saw that Mathias Fernadez represented Chile despite being Argentinian. During the famous Euro 2008 match between Germany and Poland, Lukas Podalski scored both of Germany goals with one of them assisted by fellow striker, Klose. Players...
Goal Line Technology in football Why isn't Goal Line Technology implemented? Are there any reasons why this technology is not being used in football? Rugby has had a system to make the game fair for ages, but football hasn't yet implemented a similar system? <Q> Essentially it hasn't been introduced by UEFA because th...	Some pundits and ex-footballers believe it would also slow down the flow of the game but the main reason for it not being implemented seems to be financial and logistical.
How does the LED stumps help in Cricket? In recent matches I can see that LED stumps are used in twenty twenty world cup. Heard that it is very costly. Why do they use that? Does it help for anything or only for fun? <Q> When the LED stumps were first used in the Big Bash League, its Senior Manager had this to say: ...	The main purpose of using it is, it will help the 3rd umpire to give the right decision for close calls when it comes to run out or stumping. , it enhances the spectator experience during the match not only for the spectator at the match but also those watching in broadcast.
Why do athletes need help standing up? Watching televised sports, especially American Football and Basketball, it seems that whenever a player falls or is knocked down, he needs help getting back up. With football, it is somewhat understandable, since they wear pads that get in the way. But for a basketball player, it ...	Unless the player is injured, the player could physically get up on their own; if they couldn't, there is no way they would be in physical shape enough to play the game. When a player helps someone up that they have just tackled, it is acknowledgement that they are both professionals doing a job, and that there are no ...
Do corner kick takers get an assist for a scored goal? Does the player who delivers a corner kick to the box get an assist if the ball is scored directly from the kick? If not, how come they don't get an assist? <Q> There are no specific rules for such statistics. <S> In theory it may differ from league to league. <...	As with all statistics, the answer to that question will vary depending on who's counting. A player will be credited with a 'goal assist' when he delivers/plays the final pass, cross, header or shot, which leads to the goal being scored.
Device to analyse serving with topspin in tennis from the side? My friend Timo mentioned that GoPro Hero 3 can connect to your phone with some lag. This opens me an opportunity to get immediate feedback about my tennis serving with topspin. I want to train serving with topspin and I would like to see how the shot looks...	In golf, there are devices that track the features of the ball such as spin, angle and velocity.
What does "ripper" mean in cricket? I have seen the below context "Ishant Sharma removed Shane Watson with a ripper" in Cricinfo . What does "ripper" mean in the cricket? <Q> Its actually an Australian slang which means "Fantastic". <S> In cricket the commentators use this word when a bowler bowls an unplayable b...	Basically it is used for a delivery which is too good, almost unplayable and completely beats the batsman.
What other sports have an offside rule other than football? The offside rules has a major impact on the way football is played by making it more difficult to play a simple offside trap or in the past by stopping "goal hanging". I was wondering what other sports have an offside rule as well and does anyone know how th...	There is also an offside rule in rugby which seems to differ a bit with respect to the two major disciplines of the sport (union and league).
What is a pass rusher? Is it just another name for a running back or a wide receiver? It seems to me that it would be anyone who takes the pass from the QB and runs the ball which pretty much seems to be what the RB does. Is my understanding correct or is there more to it? <Q> Disrupting the play may be through sacking...	A pass rusher is on the defensive side of the ball (usually a defensive end but can be a linebacker in some defensive schemes) and his primary responsibility is to rush, or pursue across the line of scrimmage, the quarterback in attempt to disrupt the play.
Who wins a league (EPL) if two teams have the same number of points? Is there any rule defined by UEFA or FIFA ? If more teams have the same number of points in a league after the finishing game, what is the rule to declare a winner?? Were there any rule updates by UEFA for this season (2013/14) or the upcoming ...	In the EPL/Premier League if two teams are equal on points, goal difference and goals scored and the position is of value (deemed, winners, champions league automatic qualification, champions league vs Europa league or relegation) then a head to head playoff would be arranged.
Is there a way that I can rank NBA teams in each season? I would like to rank NBA teams in each season by some sort of metric, and I'm not sure if something like this exists already or not. It would be better if it was a metric that can tell me how good an NBA team is before the start of the season. <Q> A very easy, an...	All in all, winning percentages (i.e a teams' record) usually is what determines a teams rank overall in the NBA, but something that might be taken account, as mentioned, is how far a team advances into the playoffs, or which conference it stands in.
What is the difference between a "friendly" and regular match in football? What separates a "friendly match" from any other football match? <Q> Usually, a friendly match means a game outside a tournament. <S> Like in many other sports, this kind of game is usually used as a test for both teams. <S> Usually, in thi...	A "friendly" (or exhibition game) is basically the term for all games that are not competitive fixtures.
Run out rules in cricket if one player doesn't run Suppose A plays the ball and doesn't run out of his crease, but B runs and reaches A's crease and then the ball hits the stumps at B's crease. Who is considered out or can either one sacrifice his wicket? <Q> If Player A - Does not leave the crease, Player B is ou...	If player A doesn't leave his ground (crease), then Player B is out.
How does the referee communicate with players in football(soccer) matches, when they are from different countries? I always see in TV referees communicating with the players in international football matches(both club and national competitions). It seems to be universal: not only in European matches, but also in Asian ...	Even on top of that, referees try to use body language as much as possible to make everything clear for the players and coaches.
How can I get my body floating on the water while doing the backstroke? I've been trying this and also have seen many swimmers. They can just easily lie down on the water surface and their body starts floating without any hand and leg movement. I try to keep my body as straight and loose as I can, but eventually my leg...	If you already have high or normal body fat, learning how to control your position will allow you to float even better. If you want to improve this I would suggest doing some core work like leg raises, crunches etc at the gym.
Which defensive position is most likely to create turnovers in american football? Defensive backs often get them from interceptions but it's possible for other players have forced fumbles, strips and blocked kicks. <Q> I also believe that this could be very subjective, however, I will try to apply some logic to find a ...	Given that, I believe Defensive Ends are ”most likely to create turnovers in football”. The leader in forced fumbles was Robert Mathis with 10.
Can you keep the ball if it is thrown at the audience? I have always wondered. Do people keep the balls? What happens? <Q> If it is not damaged, it will be used for the game. <S> In cricket also the ball has to be returned to the field. <S> In case the ball is not found, it is considered a lost ball. <A> In football,...	In football you cannot keep the ball, it has to be returned to the field.
How is 'distance covered' tracked in football (soccer) at the World Cup and during other official competitions? In most football leagues, and now the World Cup, distance covered is now a commonly-shared statistic. Are there trackers in the boots? Do the players have chips implanted in their brains? How is 'distance c...	There are 16 cameras around the field that can track each player's distance traveled within 3% accuracy.
Is a balk scored differently from a "base on balls? Let's say you have men on first and third. The batter draws a "base on (four balls), and goes to first. The man on first is "pushed" to second, but the man on third stays where he is, because there is no "push" from second. Now, suppose there are men on first and thi...	With runners on base the penalty is a balk; with no runners on base, it is a ball. As Wax Eagle has stated, A balk has a different definition from a walk.
End of the game: does the referee have to wait for the end of an action to blow the final whistle or can they do it whenever they want? I was watching today's World Cup game between France and Switzerland. At the end of the game the referee blew the final whistle while the French team was attacking and right after a F...	The ref is allowed to add as much time as he wants, even beyond the stated amount on the board.
What is the "Magic Spray"? In football, you often see a player gets injured. Then the physio comes and they use a spray often called as "magic spray". Does anyone have any idea what it is? Looking for the actual details. <Q> It contains anesthetics. <S> When players get hit or tackled they could be in great amount of ...	By drastically cooling the area, it applies temporary pain relief.
Why do some soccer players wear small shin guards? I've noticed that Thomas Müller of Germany wears very small shin guards (at least most of the time). If I remember correctly he did the same thing during the last world cup or Euros. I played a bit of soccer when I was young and can't understand why a professional play...	Shinguards came about because soccer used to be played literally with boots, big huge things, and the preferred method of kicking the ball was with the toe.
How does basketball overtime strategy differ from regulation? Both teams have demonstrated they can achieve similar offensive production. Does defense become more important? Is there a unique strategy regarding three-point field goals, steals, assists or other changes? <Q> This is certainly situation based upon fouls(t...	There are a limited number of possessions in overtime, so defensively, you are trying to force a turnover or the worst possible shot, typically with a hand in the face.
What will happen if an umpire get injured in a cricket match? If a player gets injured in a match, there are substitutes to replace. What about umpires? I saw a news in BBC site dated 5 July 2009 that, An old umpire of aged 72 got died after being hit on the head by a ball. That match got abandoned and it was on...	At representative and first class level you will have a reserve / 3rd umpire appointed who would take over the duties of the umpire who had become incapacitated.
Why did the Netherlands put in their backup keeper for the PKs? In the Netherlands v. Costa Rica World Cup game played on 5 July 2014, the Dutch substituted their keeper at 120+1', clearly solely for the inevitable penalty kick shootout. I'd expect the starting keeper would usually be the one entrusted with the PKs, ...	One reason could be that Cillessen hasn't saved a single penalty during his professional career, as reported by a dutch newspaper.
Can the opposing team's goalkeeper take a kick in a penalty shootout? When doing a penalty shootout, is it possible for the opposing team's goalkeeper to take a kick? I've never seen it happen, but it seems that since the goalie is part of the team, he/she should be able to take a kick. Bonus: Has this ever happened? ...	During the 2012 UEFA Champions League final, Manuel Neuer of Bayern Munich took a penalty against Chelsea, when the game went into penalties. Yes, it is legal - and as someone already claimed, even required if all other players have taken theirs.
How do you compare the performance of wicket keepers? Given two wicket keepers, how would you compare which one was better? With bowlers you can use statistics like number of wickets taken and with batsmen, you can use number of runs scored but with wicket keepers, what could you use to evaluate the performance of a w...	A data of wicket-keeper for following activity like: crouch, catch, missed take/reception, jump, dive, take, reception from field, sprint, underarm throw, run up to stumps, lateral steps and lateral shuffle could help in determining performance of wicket-keeper.
What is the penalty for red cards in a round robin tournament? I know that in an elimination style tournament, a player who gets a red card must sit out in the next game. In a round robin tournament such as the Premier League, what is the consequence of the red card in future games? <Q> Red card means suspension, howev...	A red card in a championship match would result in a suspension for the club's next official match (including cup's matches).
Why does first slip stand further back than the other slip fielders? I have noticed in the slip area, where first slip stands way back from keeper and rest of the other slips like here: Image source: Wikipedia.org Why it is so? Eventually some times ball bounces in front of first slip,why they wont step up further?...	The main reason for placing fielders in slips is that they can catch an edged ball which is beyond the wicket-keeper's reach.
Can a batsman be run out after the ball is dead? Can a batsman be run out after an umpire signals over? My friend was batting outside the crease, and the ball went to a fielder. He was not taking a run. The umpire called Over and my friend went to talk to the non-striker at his end. The the bails came off. Is this Out,...	As umpire already signaled over that means ball is dead and he can't be run out.
Criteria for Man of The Match in Cricket Is there any specific criteria for giving man of the match award? Are there any hard rules that it should be given to performance from winning team even when loosing side holds a significant performance? <Q> Not really - normally a candidate or two present themselves by virtue o...	The player who dominates more to win their side, commentry panel choose that player for MoM award. No, there is no specific criteria for giving the man of the match award.
Statistically, who is the worst NFL team in history? I know there are a lot of bad NFL teams but I want to know who the worst franchise in NFL history is.. (ie: least playoff appearances/wins/win percentage etc.) <Q> Wikipedia has a list of NFL win-loss records for each of the current 32 NFL teams. <S> The tables o...	It's quite easily the Tampa Bay Buccaneers of 1976-1977, when they lost 26 consecutive games, going 0-14 in their inaugural season, then losing their first 12 games in their second. Jacksonville Jaguars (who are in the same 4-team division as the Houston Texans).
Can't float; swimming is hard My body doesn't seem to float in pool water. I think that's making it so that I have to work hard just to even stay up. That makes my swimming endurance kind of poor. Is this a known issue for some people or am I just making excuses? Anything I can do to get around this issue? <Q> Kinda ne...	, I think, the only way around the issue: realise that keeping your head above water takes effort (that is why we have to tread water and not just float), and work on your swimming skills to not waste so much effort on that.

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