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Where should the play restart from an offside? I got my referee license recently, and am wondering where the restart should be for an offside offense. One instructor told me the second to last defender, while another told me where the attacker was offside. Where should the restart actually be taken? <Q> The restart sh...	The restart for an offside sanction is an indirect free kick for the opponent at the place where the off-sided player was at the time the teammate passed or touched the ball.
How to Calculate Batting Index and Bowling Index? I was wishing to understand the formula to use to calculate the Batting Index and Bowling Index in Cricket.This is for limited overs cricket (50 overs) for my club players <Q> The Bowling index is the Bowlers average multiplied by runs conceeded per ball (This calculati...	Batting index, at least in the matches telecasted by skysports (the recent t20 between England and India) is a simple addition of a batsman's average and strike rate.
What is "strong side" vs. "weak side" on defense in American football? What is "strong side" vs. "weak side" on defense in American football? I'm trying to get a basic understanding of this terminology but am getting tripped up. <Q> In the "old days (up to about 50 years ago), teams had two "ends" at either end of the...	But in even more overly simplified rule-of-thumb terms, the “strong side” is often the side of the ball with the most distance to the sideline – space – the most open-field to cover ...
Is a base runner automatically out if they stop advancing when forced to their next base? Here's a situation that came up during a back lot league softball game a few weeks ago.(Note: While our league has some of its own rules we try to defer to MLB rules in all causes that aren't specifically addressed.) There is a r...	The man on 2nd is only out if: The 3rd baseman tags third, which would make him out by force-out or
In tennis, is there any advantage to decline the opening serve? In football, the winner of the coin toss can elect to "receive" or "defer." The advantage of "deferring" is that you get to receive after halftime, meaning that teams will often elect this option. In tennis, the winner of the coin toss can elect to serve ...	the somewhat-standard strategy is: If you feel like you have a superior return of serve and have a better chance at breaking your opponents serve than they do breaking yours, elect to receive serve first.
How do pro baseball (or cricket) players decide who should catch a fly ball? In baseball, it often happens that a fly ball is hit where two or more fielders would have a chance to catch it. In that case, the fielders have to agree as to who will make the catch. If they miscommunicate, they might collide and let the b...	Outfielders have precedence over infielders Infielders have precedence over the catcher and pitcher Catchers have precedence over the pitcher Players in the pros may speak different languages and may communicate differently. But in cricket, I don't think any set of clear guidelines exist.
Which soccer players have more goals than games at the club level? Are there some football players who have better average than 1 goal per game in their club career? Or if we restrict only to one competition, not the whole career? Or to one season of a competition? I think it would be good to restrict the question to ...	Istvan Avar, Romania & Hungary - 27 in 23 (1.17) Hughie Gallagher, Scotland - 23 in 20 (1.15) Leonidas da Silva, Brazil - 21 in 19 (1.11) To my knowledge, Puskás had more goals than caps for Real Madrid, so does Cristiano , but the only top level player to my knowledge who has more goals than appearance in club footbal...
Why are NFL hash marks closer than NCAA hash marks? Typically as you move up to more competitive levels of a sport, elements are adjusted to account for the increase of skill/speed/power of better players. NBA 3-point line is farther from hoop than NCAA 3-point line MLB uses wooden bats while NCAA uses metal bats N...	In 1972 the NFL moved the hash marks closer together, " looking for a way to produce more action and more touchdowns, now that defenses have become so effective ".
Why doesn't a player have to catch the ball from a punt? I've been getting in to NFL this season and really like the sport. One point I was unclear about in the rules is when a team punts the ball. Why does the receiving player not have to catch it? I noticed that a player the other week let the ball go over his head a...	On the other hand, if the receiving team touches the ball first - even accidentally, such as if a player is blocked into the ball - the ball is now a loose ball and the kicking team is free to pick it up, and would retain possession.
Why do basketball players wipe their hands on their shoes? I see them do this all the time during basketball games, for some weird reason. It seems so unsanitary, considering they're running all over the place and wiping their hands there. I thought maybe it's related to getting a grip on the ball? Or is it to get rid...	When players are sweating heavily, they want to get some of the dust from their shoes onto their hands so that the ball doesn't slip as easily from their fingers.
Can all penalties be declined in American Football? I saw some highlights from an NFL game the other day (I think it was Detroit's 22-21 comeback win against Atlanta) and the presenter said they won the game with a field goal. Their first attempt at scoring the field goal was wide, however there was a flag on the fiel...	Generally penalties can be declined.
What does it mean to rebuild a team? I've heard a lot of people say (insert American sports team) needs a rebuild. It's usually said when a team is on a bad run or has one or two bad season, and I've only ever heard people say it regarding American sports such as ice hockey or basketball. I would take it to mean somet...	At its core, what a 'rebuilding' team means is that it's going through a losing stretch that's expected, because it doesn't have the tools needed to be competitive. Using the term "rebuilding" might revolve around coaching changes where a winning coach (think University of Cincinnati head coach Brian Kelly leaves a win...
When can you lift your pivot foot and go for a shot? I was called for a travel in just a pick up game a couple months ago. I was also reading on Wikipedia information about the travel rule about the situation and it seems that there are conflicting rules. There are 3 scenarios I need to consider. Scenario 1: Stagg...	If you establish a pivot foot and then step through with your non-pivot foot and lift pivot to jump off of your non-pivot only, it is a essentially taking an extra step and therefore a travel.
In 8-ball, do I win if I shoot in the 8 ball and my last ball in the same shot? If I am able to shoot in the 8-ball and my last object ball in a single shot and I call the 8 ball in a pocket, do I win? Does the order in which the 2 balls leave the table matter? <Q> One official source: WPA rulebook . <S> Rule 3.8c s...	According to Wikipedia , you actually lose Winning Any of the following results in a game win:
Which player had the longest professional career? Which player had the longest professional career, in terms of years? For example, Sachin Tendulkar played cricket professionally for 24 years. Are there any players (across all professional sports) which have had longer careers? <Q> Going for the longest by sport: ...	Baseball: Cap Anson and Nolan Ryan , 27 years bowling: Pete Weber, 35 years poker: Doyle Brunson, over 50 years There are a significant number of athletes who have professional careers longer than 24 years. Wilfred Rhodes played test cricket for nearly 31 years.
NFL: Why do kick coverage teams always run all the way down the field I've noticed this frequently in the NFL. When there's a kickoff that is downed in the end zone for a touchback (or is out of the back of the endzone), the coverage team still runs all the way down the field. Sometimes the receiving team is already wa...	If the players slow down and the returner takes it out of the end zone it could be a big return.
Why a pitch has extra pitches on both its sides? Why a pitch has extra pitches on both its sides? There are always 2-3 pitches on one side. And they are always covered with grass. <Q> All grounds have more than one pitch - this is a requirement as a fresh pitch is required for each match, and pitches take time to recov...	The immediately adjacent pitches (the "square") can be used as spare pitches if the main pitch is deemed unplayable before the game.
Preliminary drill for mohawk? I have problems with doing mohawks. All I can do is a bit more than 90 degrees angle between my feet. When I am about to put the right foot it is a bit better -- maybe 125 degrees. Of course with such angles, when I am skating I cannot put down the foot, because it works as a brake, and I...	It's also important to learn not to jump, to smoothly put down one leg and then lift the other. One of those big red hockey circles is perfect.
At what point does an Incompletion become a Fumble? I was watching an American Football game the other day (can't remember which, but it was a re-run of an older game) and there were two incidences: The ball is snapped to the QB, he performs a fake hand-off to the RB, and fires a short pass over the top to a receiver...	A fumble is simply defined as a loss of possession.
Would it be possible for a kicker from a "non-traditional" background to be drafted by an NFL team? Almost all football players are drafted out of college, rather than high school, because the extra "seasoning" in college makes them league ready, or nearly so (this is not true in baseball). But suppose there was a hig...	As pointed out by Ed, NFL Rules regarding draft eligibility prevent the specific concept in the question (a kicker coming out earlier than other players) from being implemented.
Lowest score that has never scored by a batsman in an innings? What is the lowest score that has never been scored by a batsman in an innings?For instance, there is no player who has ever scored an 82 in T20Is. Is there a further lower score that has never been scored? It would be great if you could answer for Test,...	For Tests and ODIs, Fillet's answer is correct: The lowest score that has never been scored in a Test innings remains 229 , which is also the lowest score never achieved in any international, and the lowest score that has never been scored in ODIs remains 155 .
How do you create rotation in ice skating? Skatingaheadofthecurve.com states It is especially important for skaters with competitive ambition to acquire good technique. Most skaters who have not made a sufficient adaptation to Free Skating by nine or ten years of age will have difficulty ever mastering the skills ne...	The answer itself is this: on the ice you create rotation the same way you do on normal ground - by spinning yourself (by creating angular momentum).
Why is the margin when the chasing team wins measured in wickets? Why is it that when the chasing team wins, they are said to win by the number of wickets remaining? What is the relevance of this? You could have 10 wickets remaining and reached the target on the last ball of the last over - it would've been a close ga...	Tests, on the other hand, are only won by bowling the other team out twice (notwithstanding declarations), and so the number of wickets in hand or excess of runs is the relevant measure of a win.
Why Cricket Uniform has full pants, even though player need to run? Why do Cricket Uniforms have full pants, even though players need to run?Football players wear shorts presumably to help them run more easily. <Q> Cricket has its origins as a gentleman's summer sport as opposed to football which has traditionally be...	By the nature of the game, there's not much continuous physical activity for the fielders so as to keep them warm (as in football). The pads warn by batsman when strapped on are quite uncomfortable especially in the past when the straps were simple leather strips, hence the trousers offer protection.
Out of breath after swimming 300m I swim combat side stroke only, and have managed to make my way to around 300m straight. However, it seems like no matter what I do, I can't make it past 300m. Yesterday, I put a float between my thighs and did minimal flutter kicks instead of the big scissor kick in the css stroke, an...	You run out of breath without a pull buoy because kicking is hard work. Additionally--and this may be a bit of a reach--a scissor kick is more of a power exercise, while a flutter kick is more aerobic.
Why are teams required to submit their batting order before the start of play? As per laws of the game, a team can send their batsmen to bat in any order. Why then are teams asked to submit the batting order before start of the game? See the team nomination forms tweeted by ICC ahead of the 2015 World Cup semi-fina...	In all levels of cricket, it's a courtesy to the scorers and the media (if any) to specify a batting order and a wicket-keeper before the match, but it is not binding during the match.
Away goals rules in soccer I have a question about the away/home goals. In soccer, I lost a game away 2 - 0. I won the game at home 3 - 1. Did I win ? Thanks. <Q> Well, it depends on the rules of the competition! <S> But if as per your title, you're concerned about away goals, then your team will have lost: <...	After all your goals are added up, from both away and home games, the team with the most number of total goals will have won.
How many hours does a World Cup Cricket match usually last? The Cricket World Cup Final is tonight (3/28/2015) and it's starting at about 10:30pm central time in the United States. At about what time will it finish? I typically go to bed early and get up early, so I'm thinking maybe I can get up for the end, but I can'...	According to wikipedia, "One-day cricket matches last for six hours or more".
Have any players ever won an NCAA football championship with two different teams? Are there any players who have won an NCAA football championship while playing for two different teams? <Q> I found this answer while researching the basketball version of this question. <S> J.T. White won a football championship at O...	According to Kent Stephens, curator at the College Football Hall of Fame: "If you regard Michigan as claiming a piece of the 1947 title then JT White played there and at Ohio State in 1942."
World Championship where there are more than one National team? Does exist any speciality where is it possible to see more that one team from the same Country at the World Championship events? <Q> It very definitely happens in a number of sports. <S> I can immediately think of bob-sleigh, where it is very common in b...	Beach volleyball: this definitely has a World Championship, and multiple pairs from one country can enter.
Is tackling with both legs illegal? According to the Wikipedia article on tackling , tackling with both legs is illegal. However, this tackle by Sol Campbell is clearly made with both legs, and it didn't appear to be called nor appealed for by any of the players, nor discussed by any of the commentators. Is tackli...	However if a player is brought down with a two footed tackle its bookable regardless of whether he got the ball or not as it is careless and dangerous.
What is the FIFA rule for two teams which played in the same group? Is there any rule that prohibits two teams that advance from the same group playing against each other before the final? <Q> In the world cup the group structure is such that there are 4 teams each in 8 groups. <S> The top two teams from each group adv...	In a more general sense, FIFA's laws of the game is silent on how to organize a tournament, so it is up to each tournament how to schedule elimination rounds, however, in a round robin scenario with the top two advancing, if there are an even number of groups (especially when it's a power of 2), it is generally not har...
Who was the youngest player to win an ATP challenger tournament? Who was the youngest ever player to win a tournament on ATP Challenger Tour ? We had similar question about ATP World Tour . I thought that knowing answer to a similar question about challengers might be interesting, too. <Q> Not that surprising consid...	Martin Del Potro 17.1 As far as I'm aware - the youngest Champion of a Challenger Tour event was Michael Chang when he won a Challenger event in Las Vegas in 1987 when he was 15 years and 7 months old.
Why are pace-setters allowed to go ahead with the race? Pace-setters : Pacemakers may be used to avoid the tactics of deception that are possible in competition by those who, for example, race away from the start line (and are likely to subsequently slow down), giving the other runners the impression that they are ...	The main reasons marathon pacemakers sometimes carry on after the contractual agreed pacemaking distance is because they feel good and think they can achieve a PR, Olympic nomination or whatever goal. Keeping awareness of the current pace at any given point consumes mental energy which could be spent elsewhere.
Combining Bets in sports I am trying to come up with the most lopsided bet I could possibly do for the upcoming Barcelona vs Juventus final. I have a question about whether or not combining bets is possible. For this example, I'll use mostly made up odds. And I'll use the decimal representation of the odds. Say I wil...	It all depends on the bookmaker you choose to bet with.
What is used as tie-breaker in mountain classification? If Mikel Landa finished 2nd in the yesterday's (30 May 2015) stage of Giro d'Italia , both him and Giovanni Visconti would have 125 points in mountains classification. The last stage is flat, no points in mountain classification are given. So in this scenario the...	If there's a points tie in the final climbing classification, the cyclist with the most first-place finishes in Beyond Category climbs wins.
What makes a rainy day more suitable for fast bowlers? Why are fast bowlers called to be in a general advantage on a rainy day. Why does the ball swings more on such a day? <Q> I just found out that the idea of clouds and overcast conditions assisting swing is essentially an Urban Legend , and also the result of Conf...	The idea that the ball swings under cloud is so ingrained that we remember occasions that confirm this impression and forget those that do not, and overcast conditions may also affect bowlers’ confidence.
Swimming pace - where should I be and what should I do? I started training for triathlons 3 years ago and have completed one Olympic distance race each year (in addition to 2-3 half-Marathons per year). I train year-round because it helps me stay in shape. I don't train for races and I mainly compete against myself, bu...	Also, definitely train more in the pool to gain speed and correct technique.
Was Pete Rose busted for betting against his own team? I understand the reason for the MLB's ban on betting against one's own team, but I don't understand why it is forbidden to bet for one's own team. Which did Pete Rose get busted for, and why is it such a big deal? <Q> According to the Dowd Report , Pete Ros...	Pete Rose bet on baseball, and in particular, on games of the Cincinnati Reds Baseball Club during the 1985, 1986, and 1987 seasons It was not shown that he bet against his own team
Why is racquet abuse banned in tennis? I am wondering what is the reason a player is not allowed to damage their racquet on purpose, assuming they have another to play with. I can see why such behaviour would be discouraged, but why is there a specific rule regarding it? Assuming the player does not present a danger t...	Smashing or throwing a racquet can create a safety hazard for those in the area.
How to break in a pitchers glove? When I look at mlb pitchers their gloves seem to have a specific breakpoint compared to infielders/outfielders. Any ideas on their breakpoints? <Q> I have played Division 1 baseball, and I was recruited to play both infield (SS) and pitch, so I have a little experience for this questi...	So really to answer your question, the way a glove is broke in is totally dependent on user preference.
Learning to keep the wrist locked while learning forehand in tennis I used to play table tennis and badminton before i wanted to learn tennis. TT and Badminton don't require the wrist to be locked in all strokes. However, in Tennis, the wrist needs to be perfectly locked esp. in the forehand. But when I started learn...	Depending on your budget, you can either take lessons, or study videos of professionals' techniques and try to apply what you learn on court. The way to unlearn "bad" wrist-flicking is not to compromise your form.
Term or Stat for when a baseball pitcher is responsible for the team's win, both offensively and defensively? Is there a term or a recorded statistic for when a baseball pitcher is responsible for winning the game both defensively and offensively? i.e...1. The pitcher batted and had an RBI/Run, which was either the ...	There is no ACTUAL stat for what you are asking, it is just a great game played by the pitcher. "Player of the Game" (joking).
FC, does basketball and other sports have it? I know that FC is short for Football Club, but does basketball have such word for teams? I primarily am asking this, because of a new game I am developing. I ask the player to enter the name of his team, should I put "Miami Heat" or "Miami Heat BC" <Q> After a bit of googl...	If the teams in your game are going to be based on the actual teams, then probably you should use the actual names of the teams (in this particular case, Miami Heat , period), provided that there are no legal provisions against that.
What international sport do not have age limits for championship competitions? I view that Alzain Tareq took part in the Kazan 2015 swim championship at age of 10! It seems that FINA (International Swimming Federation) has no age limits for races. Are there any other international sport where a "baby" can take par...	There are no age restrictions for the players participating in the Women’s Tournament.
Taking shirt off celebration Is there some logic in issuance of yellow card to a player who takes his shirt off to celebrate a goal or is it just a rule? <Q> Short answer, its just a rule: http://www.fifa.com/development/news/y=2004/m=6/news=clarification-law-yellow-card-for-removal-jersey-92958.html <S> Long answer...	The yellow card is to make sure the sponsor gets as much exposure as possible making the shirt a valuable medium to spend your companies money on.
Punishment for Own Goal Is there a punishment allocated by the football authorities other than the club if a football player goes absurd and score a deliberate own goal? <Q> Such an event in football is extremely rare, and happens mostly in lower leagues. <S> There is no law punishment for a deliberate own goal, except...	If an investigation ascertains that he scored an own goal because he had some abnormal interest, he'll be punished by the corresponding regulations accordingly.
Strikers who can defend as well I have read that both Rio Ferdinand and Daniel van Buyten began their careers as strikers (I have even managed to train van Buyten to be a top striker in Football Manager). Their careers as strikers have been unremarkable though. Is there any player in history to have a fair amount of su...	Adriano (brazilian) who played in Barcelona FC and brazilian national team was used as defender and as striker by Joseph Guardiola (though not many times in the last role). If one just takes your question by its title then obviously there are plenty of strikers who also comply significant defensive roles.
Does a twelve-year-old need archery classes in order to have fun safely? My son has gone to several summer camps where archery was one of the special once-a-week activities (YMCA and similar type day camps). He enjoyed it. He seemed to have learned the basics of technique and safety in those camps. Half a year ago w...	From what I observed with my friend, archery classes would help your son safely while educating him beyond the classes your YMCA offers. One possible con in taking lessons is that it may take the fun away.
Basketball-who gets the point? If a person of the opposite team shoots and you try to block the ball but you touch it and the ball still goes in will it count as your score or the other teams score? <Q> If the ball travels through your opponent's basket, your opponent gets the points. <S> Rule 5, Section I, part D o...	If a player accidentally scores a field goal in his team’s basket, the goal counts 2 points and shall be recorded as having been scored by the captain of the opposing team on the playing court
Is there a difference between a service winner and an ace in tennis? As a tennis player and fan myself, this has always been a question that I have wondered about. I know that an ace is when a serve that is in the box goes through untouched. Is a service winner a serve that is hit but not returned, or is it something I...	The serve, called an ace if the opponent cannot get his racket on the ball and a service winner if the opponent reaches it but cannot play it back to opponent's court.
Can football players play multiple positions? Can American football players play multiple positions? I know that in the one-platoon system, the players played both offence and defence. But in modern football can they play other positions than what they are assigned in the roster? <Q> Absolutely they can. <S> Many pla...	But yes, a player can play multiple positions in the same game.
Why do batsmen tap their bat on the pitch? Whenever any batsman comes to the crease, he almost always taps his bat on the pitch. Is there any reason for them to do this? Maybe to make the bowler wait longer to try and put him off? Could there be any other reasons behind it? <Q> They will also do it to repair arears whe...	Another reason batsmen will tap on the pitch is to compact the pitch a little where the ball has bounced erratically in the hope of settling it down and restoring more normal bounce.
Can a player receive two yellow cards if advantage is played? If a football player A fouls player B in a manner such that they will receive a yellow card, but the referee plays the advantage rule, and subsequently player A fouls another player, can the referee give him two yellow cards, and hence a red card, one for ea...	If both the offences deserve a yellow card each, the referee is obligated to show the player two yellows (and hence a red card).
Why do NFL QBs spike the ball after penalty causes refs to call play dead? QB snaps the ball Refs call penalty - off-sides, false start, or other line-related penalty Before or as refs blow whistle, QB drops back 2-4 steps After penalty called, QB spikes ball into the ground Why do quarterbacks do this? If they d...	As a protective measure by the QB to avoid getting knocked silly or driven into the ground, the QB will spike the ball into the ground.
How valuable is winning the coin toss in test cricket? Often in international test cricket the captain that wins the toss chooses to bat first. This is largely because the pitches tend to deteriorate meaning batting becomes more difficult and going first is an advantage. I wonder though, how much of an advantage is it ...	Out of the 1452 matches that ended in a (non-tie) result that Cricinfo gives data for, the team that won the toss won 765 (52.686%) of them, losing 687 (47.314%).
Why are fumbles in the NFL automatically reviewed when the result is a turnover but not when the fumbling team recovers the ball? It seems to me that the likelihood of refs getting a fumble recovery call right does not depend on which team recovers it. Sure there are simple fumbles where there's no scrambling for the b...	The answer is simply that they aren't because they're not ruled as turnovers or scoring plays.
Lane occupancy in swimming During a session of free swimming into italian public pool is good practice to occupy always the right side of the lane. I do not know if it is related to the way of driving car. In Country like UK, Australia and Japan, where you drive at the left, is there a common behaviour? Which side y...	Every time I've seen lanes used in the UK, they have always alternated between "swim clockwise" and "swim anticlockwise".
NFL broadcast info---HS or college affiliation? What does that mean? When a professional football player introduces himself and states his college affiliation, must that player have graduated from that college or does 3 years allow for him to declare that school affiliation? Some players note a HS affiliation; If they ...	If a player says which high school they went to I wouldn't read into that at all since 99%+ attended some college to play football at some point - it might not be D-I and could even be community college
If the pitcher throws to 1st base to try to get the base runner out, is the runner on 2nd allowed to run to 3rd? There are runners on 2nd and 1st base, and they're both leading off. The pitcher throws to 1st to try to get him out - is the runner on 2nd base allowed to run to 3rd? <Q> In baseball (at least as far as the...	Assuming the ball is currently in play, there’s nothing stopping a runner from trying to advance to the next base.
Why would NFL teams do a fair catch? I'm still wondering why would football teams do a fair catch if they could run to gain some yards. And, why would the NFL make that sort of rule? Is it because of some sort of safety reason? <Q> Typically, a fair catch is called when no yards will be gained if a return was attempte...	If the fair catch rule didn't existing, receiving teams would often find themselves with very poor field position, as they'd likely elect to let the ball bounce to save their returner and ensure possession.
What sports at a professional level are played on multiple surfaces? Other than tennis, which sports, at a professional level, are played on intentionally different surfaces? <Q> Bowls . <S> Indoors this is played on carpet. <S> Outdoors it is played on grass, either Flat Green or Crown Green. <S> There aren't ma...	Athletics events happen on the track and on the open road (marathons). The closest examples I can think of to tennis, where the same rules apply across significantly different surfaces are soccer, American football and baseball, all of which can be played on both natural and artificial turf. SQUASH is an example.
How long does it usually take to take a corner kick? After a corner is awarded (when ball is knocked over the goal line), how long is it before the corner is actually delivered, in the top leagues or in internation games? Is there a maximum amount of time players can use up before taking the corner? What about time f...	Typically, the corner takes place in 5 to 30 seconds, if there aren't any players hurt or a substitution.
How do you differentiate good sets from bad sets? As a referee, How do you differentiate good sets from bad sets? I'm a beginner volleyball ref. One of my main challenges is identifying double hits. I scanned the USAV rules and didn't see anything obvious about what is and isn't legal. I understand that a set must ...	If you're refereeing a beginners' league, then you should allow more leeway when judging a double touch or a carry than you should if you're refereeing the Olympic final - if you used the Olympic standard in a beginners' tournament, you'd probably end up calling a fault on every single set and that isn't going to produ...
How do you determine what skill level a child is? If I have a young child that has been playing school tennis for a couple of years and he/she is interested in entering a tournament, how do I go about determining what skill level they are? I have no idea what the rankings mean and I can't find it on the USTA site. <Q> ...	If they're older, try and find a tennis facility that has teaching pro on staff that is familiar with the USTA players and tournaments in the region you live in and can direct you on how to find out the skill level the player is at the type of tournaments/competition they should be looking to play in.
What happens if a suspended player is used in match and the referee didn't notice If a player gets a 2 match suspension and the referee fails to observe that this is the case until half time and his team uses him during the suspension period what penalty do the rules allow for in this case? <Q> Different competitions h...	- Forfeit 3 A match may be declared forfeit if a player who is ineligible under the regulations of the competition concerned participates in the match...
What is the point of keeping track of pars? In a golf tournament the winner is the player who completes the tournament while taking the fewest strokes. It doesn't matter whether he shoots a five under or a five over, as long as he has taken fewer strokes than any other player. So, why do the scorers bother comparing a...	In a professional context, comparing scores to par for the overall course will give you an idea of how easy the course is playing.
What is the record for the most family members competing in the same Olympic Games? Lily, Liina and Leila Luik are sisters from Estonia who could be the first set of identical triplets to compete in the Olympics Has it ever happened in the Olympic history that 3 members of the same family will take part at the same ed...	Another example of four siblings in the same Olympics is the Belgian Borlée family during the 2016 Rio olympics.
what is the purpose of a 'Squib' kick in the NFL? What is the purpose of a 'Squib' kick in American Football? <Q> Basically the squib kick is used at the end of the half or end of the game to run out the clock, and keep the ball away from a top of the line return guy. <S> You basically pooch it down the field so some...	By performing a squib kick, you can almost force the slower group of blockers to pick up the ball and run, hence you nullify the threat of the good returner running for a long return and getting his team good field position
Why are the same national football teams always the strongest? I notice that, in football, a small group of national teams (Spain, Argentina, Brazil, Italy, England, France and Germany) have won virtually every international prize and championship with very few exceptions. I also noticed that this was as true in the 19...	The main reason is if soccer is a big part of the culture of the country.
Player who score 200 in t20 games? Does anyone know the name of player who score 200 in single t20 game? <Q> Nobody has scored 200 in an international, IPL, or T20 Blast match, with the top scorer in a major T20 match being Chris Gayle, who scored 175 for the Royal Challengers Bangalore in an IPL match. <S> Howev...	Mohit Ahlawat has scored 300 off 72 balls in a T20 at a match in Delhi in February 2017.
Dropped foul ball followed by hit? Let's say a batter hits a foul popup to the catcher, and it's an easy play but the catcher drops it. Later in the at-bat, the batter gets a solid hit. Is this scored as the batter reaching on an error, or getting a hit? What about any runs that are created that would not otherwise hav...	Errors only count if the hitter gets on base as a direct result of it (i.e. pops it up and the catcher drops it in fair territory and the batter reaches 1st because of it).
How do you play for the AHL with an NHL contract if you're not playing for the NHL? The AHL's website states that most players are signed with NHL contracts, but the AHL and NHL are not the same. Given so, how does it make sense that a non-NHL AHL player would normally have to be signed on an NHL contract, if one who i...	Also, players sign two-way contracts which means that if they do not make the NHL team, they will have a contract in the AHL already set and planned.
WR Line while swimming Watching the Olympics I have found the swimming very interesting. I've noticed that while the swimmers are swimming the TV Channel (BBC) projects a line across the width of the pool saying WR (World Record) at the end. I'm a bit unsure about this line, I know it's to show where the swimmers woul...	It's definitely based on the particular race that set the world record to some extent.
Does a football player receive gold medal for UEFA Super cup win, and is he considered to be a winner, if not part of the match squad? Does Cristiano Ronaldo receive gold medal for UEFA Super cup 2016 and is he considered to be a winner, if not part of the match squad? <Q> According to official UEFA Super Cup regul...	If you check the official Real Madrid website , you would see he has 2 European Super Cup medals in his awards.
When has the driver who won most races in a season not been champion? This season could be interesting if Hamilton wins the final race of the season and Rosberg finishes 2nd or 3rd as you would have the unusual situation where the driver with most wins during the season isn't champion. Hamilton would have 10 wins to R...	Jim Clark won four of the eleven Grands Prix but Denny Hulme was the eventual champion with only two wins.
Has there been a NBA Most Improved Player or Sixth Man of the Year Award winner to have won MVP Honors? I wanted to know if there has been any NBA player to win the MVP after being awarded either the Most Improved Player or the Sixth Man of the Year in their careers. Also, if there isn't any, has there been any player ...	To answer the second part of your question, James Harden won the Sixth Man award for the 2011-12 season and in the 2014-15 season, came second in the MVP award voting, losing to Stephen Curry by 262 points(Curry 1198, Harden 936).
What's the rarest event in professional baseball? What is the rarest feat in professional baseball? Unassisted triple play? Pitching a perfect game? Pitching more than 9 innings, perfect game? Using a statistic or terminology that can be supported by Baseball Almanac can you name the rarest feat you could s...	While I can't find the statistics on this event, I would say that the rarest play in baseball is an unassisted triple play where no one on the field touches the ball after it has been struck by the batter. The first base runner passes his team mate that started on second base while team mate is off the bag (out #2).
In Cricket what if the ball makes contact with the edge of the bat before hitting the stumps? I have seen in Cricket matches that the umpire confirms whether the ball made contact with the edge of the bat before hitting the stumps, what is the significance of this. If the ball doesn't make contact with the bat before k...	The striker is out Bowled if his wicket is put down by a ball delivered by the bowler, not being a No ball, even if it first touches his bat or person .
Is it possible to purchase another teams draft pick? Has a team in any of the major US sports leagues (NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL) ever purchased another teams draft pick for cash? It is common for teams to trade their draft picks for player but I am wondering if any team has actually purchased a pick by only trading cash. <Q>...	A strategy that is used around the NFL is to trade salary cap dollars for a draft pick.
What happens when a player is fouled hard while they are going for an and one? Let's say Player A goes up for a layup and gets fouled while he's driving. Now, once the foul has been called Defender B goes up to Player A and fouls him again (hard, so no mistake that it's a foul) and Player A misses the shot. Can bot...	This would be considered dead ball contact and would result in a technical foul( or a flagrant foul if it was violent contact).
Is Franco Baresi a World Cup winner? In 1982 Franco Baresi took part of the Italian national team, but he had 0 appearances in that World Cup. Is he officially a World Cup winner? In some of his interviews he said "I only lost the World Cup in my career". <Q> Of course he is an official World Cup winner as he was in th...	Since he was part of the official team list in 1982, he is a world cup winner. Italy lost the 1994 World Cup to Brazil in the penalties where Baresi was the Italy Capitan .
How can I prevent football/soccer net theft? I work at a primary school and the soccer nets have been stolen. The goal frames are still there, but the nets are gone. Is there a way to replace them so that they won't be stolen again? I thought perhaps making the nets removable? I've seen anti-vandal anti-theft goals onl...	In general, the "anti-vandal" or "anti-theft" refers to the goal frames themselves, rather than the nets; there's very little you can do if someone is actually out to vandalise the net with a big pair of scissors or equivalent.
Sports with multiple balls What are the competitively played sports which players use multiple balls at the same time? I'm not counting games that are played in specific regions. Let's say there should be international matches and championships to consider it to be competitive. Also let's not count golf. There are mul...	Bocce and it's variants. The game of snooker uses 22 balls on the table.
What changes should I make while bowling to get back to best of my line and length? I was a fast bowler when I was younger. I used to mark 14 steps for my run-up. It was a smooth and clean run-up with the most accurate line and length. It has been more than 10 years since I gave up playing cricket, other than playing...	Then echoing in the the words of the other comments, build your run-up up slowly and go from there! As a seamer myself, when I remodelled my action and approach earlier this year, I focussed on a few key things: Wrist position - get it stiff, extended and (for an outswing bowler) angling towards 1st slip. The length of...
Is Cricket the only sport which is played at a county level? So, most sports have local amateur teams. Most sports have a professional team or two for each town or city. Most sports have teams who represent their nation. The only one I know of tho have county (regional) teams is Cricket. Is it the only one? And if ...	English rugby union has a county championship , although it is at a lower level than the professional game which is traditionally club based.
Dealing with excessive sweat in the hands while playing squash I started playing squash again after several years of hiatus. It is great fun but one thing that really bothers me is that my old and faithful racket slips in my hand during some occasions. This is especially frustrating when serving the ball and under no s...	My friend, who also has sweaty hands, swears by Dry Grip , which is an antiperspirant cream. If the racquet is older, the grip may need replacing.
Why are there no left handed catchers in baseball? Why is it seemingly forbidden for a lefty to play catcher? Lefties would have an advantage fielding bunts and throwing to first, as they would already be oriented towards first when getting the ball. When throwing to second, it seems meaningless which hand to throw ...	Plus, not a lot of kids like playing catcher and if you’re a good youth left handed player, coaches won’t risk you getting beat up behind the plate.
In little league, can an umpire change their ruling based on advice from coaching staff? In a little league championship game, there have been two outs, with a man on second. The batter hits a home run. The batter runs bases and gets home, but the outfield team notice that he didn't step on third base. The coaches in...	Traditionally, an umpire only changes his calls after discussion with the rest of the umpiring crew.
Which football matches had the highest combined number of goals? I would like to know football match with highest number goals scored for both teams combined in both international football, and the top European leagues like the English Premier League, La Liga etc. <Q> International match: <S> Australia hold the record ...	Bundesliga: With combined total of 12, Borussia Mönchengladbach 12–0 Borussia Dortmund (matchday 34 of 1977–78) UEFA Cup Winners' Cup: Sporting Club de Portugal 16 vs APOEL FC 1 for a combined total of 17 in 13/11/63, Micronesia 0 - 46 Vanuatu (7 July 2015) FC Kaiserslautern (1963–64) Arbroath 36 vs Bon Accord 0 for co...
Can a player receive a direct red card after receiving the second yellow card? On 13th August 2017, Cristiano Ronaldo was sent off in win over Barcelona : He was given a first yellow card for removing his shirt during the celebration of a goal. A couple of minutes later, he got the second yellow card for diving to ...	In general, a player cannot receive multiple "red cards" in the same match.
How is the "best loser" determined in football? We have played a 7-team competition, all seven teams met, we eliminated the team with the lowest points. After that the remaining six teams played knock out games and the three winning teams will go direct to semi-finals. We decided that 4 teams should be picked to go fo...	Looking at points or position after league matches : Among those three teams which performs best in league matches progresses to next round.
Is a match forfeited if a player refuses to leave after being sent off? So, I know that according to MLB rules, the umpire in chief can forfeit the game if an ejected player refuses to leave the field. Can a soccer/association football referee forfeit a match the same way? Say a player gets red carded, and decides to...	If a sent-off player refuses the leave the field of play and the match is unable to continue as a result, the match is abandoned, and this is reported to the competition administrator.
How to tell the coach that I don't want to play varsity? So this is how my high school basketball team system works: There are two teams, frosh-soph and varsity. Varsity is mainly for juniors and seniors, but every year, a few good sophomores get bumped up to varsity. I happened to be one of them this year. While tryou...	Best thing you could do is to have a discussion with your coach about this issue and be confident on why you want to drop down.
Can I bounce the ball over someone and resume dribbling it below my shoulder in basketball? Is it allowed to hit the basketball towards the ground in a way that it bounces up and over the defender so that I race past the defender and when the ball hits the ground I resume dribbling under my shoulder? <Q> Yes, as long a...	There is no rule specifying that the ball must not exceed a certain height while dribbling or that the ball mustn't bounce for more than one time.
Why did Neymar join PSG, given how good his previous club is? Neymar is considered a very good player and he was playing at one of the best clubs, with some of the best players, in the world. Why would he now choose to play for PSG? <Q> Neymar himself has explained , Since I arrived in Europe, the club has always be...	Obviously it would be hard to discover the true motives behind Neymar decision, but a theory commonly held in media is that in Barcelona Neymar is overshadowed by Lionel Messi (who since 2008 is, together with Cristiano Ronaldo, the only to be considered the best player in each year by FIFA ).
When has a fan stepped in as the 4th official after a linesman got injured? A local referee David Thornhill (Norwich City fan and qualified referee, who also featured in Saturday’s match day programme ) stepped in as fourth official when assistant referee Mark Jones was forced off through injury during the 1-1 draw b...	In the Bundesliga it is also not that rare to find someone qualified, since there is a special ticket contingent reserved for people with referee license for free.
How many tournaments is a professional tennis player required to play in a year? How many tournaments does a professional tennis player have to play in a year? I am looking to understand the workload of a top ten player in view of the complaint by Rafael Nadal during the 2018 Australian Open that player workload and...	There is no minimum requirement for how many tournaments a player must partake in order to stay a professional.
Does shaving your legs really matter in swimming/cycling? For many many years, elite swimmers (well, actually any swimmer with a big meet) will shave almost everything from their bodies, and serious cyclists will do the same. The claim is that shaving reduces drag and thus makes you faster, but has this ever been prov...	There are not many scientific studies regarding shaving legs and swimming performance but the claim "Shaving reduces drag and thus makes you faster" is supported by study of Sharp & Costill (1989) published in Medicine and Science in Sport and Exercise, however criticism of that study is small sample size, equating pas...
Why Indian cricketers don't play in foreign leagues? In T20 leagues like BBL, BPL and like, many players from other countries participate whereas Indian players do not. So, what is the reasoning behind this? Players like Murali Kartik have played in County cricket. Speculating that the players earn enough and don'...	BCCI thinks if Indian audience gets to see their cricketers play in other tournaments, the interest in IPL will diminish.

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