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Offside is the rule that stops attackers simply waiting beside the opponents' goal. A player is in an offside position if they're nearer the goal line than both the ball and the second-last defender when a teammate plays the ball.
On most Indian grounds the pitch changes more over five days than almost anywhere else in cricket. That change is what turns spin bowlers from supporting actors into match-winners.
The impact player rule lets each side bring in one substitute during a T20 match who can bat and bowl fully — unlike a traditional substitute fielder. Teams name a few possible substitutes before the toss.
Video assistant referees watch replays to help the on-field referee avoid major mistakes. VAR can review goals, penalty decisions, direct red cards and cases of mistaken identity.
Stretching advice has changed over the years, and the answer depends on the kind of stretch. Dynamic stretches such as leg swings and walking lunges raise body temperature and prepare muscles for movement.
The NBA draft is how teams choose new players, mostly from college and international leagues. Each team normally gets one pick per round, though picks are often traded. Teams that missed the playoffs enter a lottery for the top picks.
Before a major race or match, many athletes deliberately reduce how much they train. It's called tapering. Heavy training builds fitness but also leaves fatigue. Easing off lets that fatigue fade while fitness remains.