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GENERAL RULES AND REGULATIONS OF SPORTS
Rules vary by sport, but most sports share common regulatory principles:
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**1. Fair Play
No cheating or foul play
Respect for opponents, officials, and spectators
Honesty in scoring and judgment
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**2. Safety Rules
Use appropriate protective gear (helmets, pads, gloves, swimsuits, etc.)
Follow safety guidelines to prevent injuries
Ensure the playing environment is secure
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**3. Field or Court Regulations
Each sport has a defined playing area
Markings must be followed (e.g., penalty box, sidelines, lanes)
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**4. Equipment Standards
Use approved equipment
Equipment must meet official size, weight, and material requirements
(e.g., football size 5, basketball court size, javelin weight)
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**5. Scoring Rules
Each sport has specific scoring methods:
Goals (football, hockey)
Points (basketball, volleyball)
Time records (athletics, swimming)
Knockouts or judges’ decisions (boxing)
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**6. Player Conduct
Avoid violent or dangerous behavior
Follow referee or umpire instructions
Maintain discipline and sportsmanship
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**7. Duration of Play
Regulated time limits
(e.g., 90 minutes for football, 4 quarters for basketball)
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**8. Substitution Rules
Limits on how many players can be substituted
Procedures for substitutions must be followed
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**9. Officiating
Every sport has officials (referees, umpires, judges)
Their decisions are final
Instant replay or VAR may be allowed in modern sports
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**10. Penalties
Penalty for rule violations may include:
Free kicks or penalty kicks (football)
Fouls (basketball)
Time penalties (racing)
Disqualification (all sports)
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