The wrestlers match their breaths with their opponent, and once both of them place fists on the ground, the bout begins. While the bout is underway, the referee shouts "Nokotta!" (Remaining!) while the wrestlers are grappling with each other and "Hakkiyoi!" (Come on!)
What is the referee in a sumo match called? A gyōji (行司) is a referee in professional sumo wrestling in Japan. Gyōji usually enter the sumo world as teenagers and remain employees of the Sumo Association until they retire aged 65. Read More...
You've probably noticed a pitcher checking out the inside of his hat during or between batters while he's on the mound. But have you ever wondered what they're looking at? It's essentially a scouting report of the opponents' lineup.
Why do MLB pitchers look in their hat? On the mound, pitchers have a six-inch rubber receiver inside their hats that communicate the pitch call with a computerized voice - either in Spanish or English - that will tell the pitcher, for instance, " Read More...
Protecting their wicket (ie: stopping the ball from rolling back on to the stumps). The batsman is not allowed to hit the ball a second time to prevent a catch - and he is also out if in hitting the ball a second time to protect his wicket, he prevents a catch. The bowler does not get credit for the wicket.
Can a batsman hit ball twice? A player can hit the ball twice in order to prevent it from hitting his/her stumps but not with a hand that is not in contact with the bat and not if doing so prevents a catch being taken (in which case they would be out obstructing the field). Read More...