In soccer, the entire ball must cross the goal line for a goal to be awarded or for the ball to be considered out of play.
No, the ball must completely cross the goal line before a goal is awarded.
Yes, the entire soccer ball must cross the goal line between the goalposts and under the crossbar for a goal to be awarded in a soccer match.
If a volleyball hits the line in volleyball, the ball is considered to be in (any part of the ball).
When the ball lands on the line in volleyball, it is considered in bounds and the point is awarded to the team that hit the ball last.
No, the kicking team would need to gain possession of the ball. For kickoffs, the ball is considered a 'free ball' once it travels 10 yards from the spot of the kick. The ball is also considered 'free' if a member of the receiving team touches it, but does not gain full possession, before it travels 10 yards from the spot of the kick. The first team whose player gains possession of the ball is awarded the ball. Touching the ball does not signify possession ... a player must have full possession of the ball for his team to be awarded possession. A lot of 'possessions' in that last statement but that is the qualifier as to which team is awarded the ball. Touching the ball means nothing, possessing the ball means everything.
Yes, it is considered a fault serve if the server steps on or over the baseline before making contact with the ball. The server must remain behind the baseline until the ball is struck. If they step on the line or cross it before hitting the ball, the serve is deemed illegal.
If you pocket your opponent's ball in pool, it is considered a foul. Your opponent will be awarded a ball in hand, meaning they can place the cue ball anywhere on the table for their next shot.
In Australian Football League (AFL), a ball must travel at least 15 meters in the air to be awarded a mark. This means that the ball cannot touch the ground before reaching that distance. If the ball is caught cleanly after traveling the required distance, the player is awarded a mark and can take an unimpeded kick.
No.
In softball, if the batter is hit by a pitched ball after it has hit the ground, they are not awarded first base. The ball is considered a dead ball once it hits the ground, and the batter must avoid being hit by the ball. They are only awarded first base if the pitch is a strike and hits them directly without bouncing.
When the ball passes over the sideline in basketball, it is considered out of bounds. The game stops, and the team that did not touch the ball last is awarded possession. The player from that team will then inbound the ball from the nearest sideline to where the ball went out, restarting play.
If a batsman is bowled off a no-ball and the ball crosses the boundary line, it is not considered a boundary. In cricket, a no-ball is an illegal delivery, and any runs scored as a result of a no-ball do not count towards the batsman's score. Instead, the batting team is awarded one run for the no-ball, and the runs from the boundary would be counted as extras.