In college football, games that are tied after four periods go into overtime, bringing in a host of new rules. These rules are meant to create additional action and expedite a winner. So, how does college football overtime work? College football overtime begins with teams playing one possession from the 25-yard line. If necessary, they … Read more
Football has many different rules, especially when it comes to blocking. There are legal and illegal blocks. One of the illegal blocks is known as a ‘chop block’. So, what is a chop block in football? A chop block is a type of illegal block in football that occurs when two offensive players simultaneously block … Read more
When watching baseball games, you may wonder why pitchers don’t try to sneak in surprise pitches past the batters. Well, it’s not a new idea. It’s called a ‘quick pitch’. So, what exactly is a quick pitch in baseball? A quick pitch in baseball is when a pitcher delivers a pitch from a set position … Read more
If you keep up with baseball, you know that pine tar has been in the news. Umpires are checking pitchers for pine tar, as well as other foreign substances, what seems like every inning now to give batters a fighting chance at the plate. But before we get too ahead of ourselves… What is pine … Read more
A hockey team lines up for the national anthem(s).
Wide receivers get a lot of attention in today’s game, but they aren’t all created equal. They each have unique attributes, skill sets, and roles when on the football field. While most people are enamored by the X and Z receivers, the slot receiver is beginning to garner a lot of attention in the modern … Read more
Kickoffs are an integral part of any football game. It marks the start of the game, the start of the second half, and a change of possession after a team scores. With that said, not every kickoff ends with the other team receiving the ball. With an onside kick, things are a little different. So, … Read more
From big throws downfield to power running the football, there are countless ways to run an offense in the NFL. One of the most popular styles has become the West Coast offense, a system that many NFL teams use today to various degrees. This leads to the question… What exactly is the West Coast offense … Read more
It’s true that soccer has evolved but one of the rules that have been in place since the conception of modern soccer is the number of players on a soccer team. Keep in mind that we are referring to modern soccer, and not early versions of soccer that can be found in Italy and England. So, … Read more
Throughout history, basketball has seen its fair share of rule changes to improve the flow and attractiveness of the game. Some work in the offense’s favor and some work in the defense’s favor, but the 3-second violation is an example of one that works in favor of both sides. So, what is a 3-second violation … Read more