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Futsal kick-ins bring the touchline restart down to the floor
Learn the essentials of a futsal kick-in: a stationary ball on the touchline, the four-second limit, opponents’ distance and the restriction on a direct goal.
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A handball goalkeeper has different permissions inside the goal area
Understand the indoor handball goalkeeper’s special permissions in the goal area and see why crossing the line changes which playing rules apply.
Volleyball Rulebook
A volleyball libero redesignation is different from an ordinary replacement
Follow the FIVB distinction between routine libero replacements and redesignation when a libero cannot continue, with a practical viewing example.
Volleyball Rules
Volleyball delay sanctions follow a team across the match
Volleyball delay warnings and penalties belong to the team for the whole match. Learn why a new set or different player does not reset the sequence.
Basketball Rules
A closely guarded player has a different five-second decision in FIBA basketball
Under FIBA rules, a closely guarded player holding the ball must act within five seconds. Learn what starts the situation and how to practise the decision.
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A badminton racket touching the net can end the rally before the shuttle lands
Touching the badminton net during a rally is different from following a legal stroke over it. Read the timing, point of contact and obstruction rules together.