Which Sports Rule Is Totally Made Up, But Sounds Real?

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    In soccer, can a player score directly from a throw-in?

    • Yes
    • No
    • Only with referee approval
    • Only if unchallenged
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About This Quiz

The Fake Sports Rule Quiz challenges your knowledge of sports rules by mixing real regulations with believable but completely fabricated ones. This quiz covers a range of sports from football and basketball to tennis and soccer. Many made-up rules sound like they could exist, but only true sports fans can separate fact from fiction.

Test your ability to spot which rules actually govern the games you love and which are clever inventions or myths. It’s a fun and surprising way to sharpen your sports knowledge and impress friends with your rulebook expertise. See if you can ace the Fake Sports Rule Quiz and avoid getting fooled by these convincing yet false sports regulations!

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  • 2. 

    Does basketball allow a player to re-enter the game unlimited times?

    • Yes

    • No

    • Only during timeouts

    • Only once per half

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  • 3. 

    Is there a “mercy rule” in professional NBA games?

    • Yes

    • No

    • Only in preseason

    • Only in All-Star games

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  • 4. 

    Are goalkeepers allowed to touch the ball outside the penalty box in soccer?

    • Yes

    • No

    • Only during penalty kicks

    • Only when ball is passed back

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  • 5. 

    In tennis, can players call a “let” after seeing the ball land out?

    • Yes

    • No

    • Only on serve

    • Only during doubles

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  • 6. 

    Is “icing” a rule in basketball?

    • Yes

    • No

    • Only in street basketball

    • Only in college basketball

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  • 7. 

    Does American football allow a 15-yard penalty for excessive celebration?

    • Yes

    • No

    • Only in college football

    • Only during playoffs

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  • 8. 

    Can a baseball pitcher throw underhand in professional MLB games?

    • Yes

    • No

    • Only for warmups

    • Only if agreed by umpire

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  • 9. 

    Is “offside” a rule in volleyball?

    • Yes

    • No

    • Only in beach volleyball

    • Only in indoor volleyball

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  • 10. 

    Are there “time-outs” in professional soccer matches?

    • Yes

    • No

    • Only in extra time

    • Only for penalty shootouts

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  • 11. 

    Is the “three-second rule” applied in soccer?

    • Yes

    • No

    • Only for goalkeepers

    • Only in penalty area

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  • 12. 

    Can NFL quarterbacks intentionally run out of bounds to stop the clock?

    • Yes

    • No

    • Only with coach’s permission

    • Only in final minute

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  • 13. 

    Are “power plays” part of tennis rules?

    • Yes

    • No

    • Only in doubles

    • Only in mixed doubles

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  • 14. 

    Is there a penalty for “too loud cheering” in stadiums?

    • Yes

    • No

    • Only during finals

    • Only for visiting fans

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  • 15. 

    In basketball, can a player call a timeout during a free throw?

    • Yes

    • No

    • Only if fouled

    • Only during last minute

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