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Fair Play Game Rules for all sports.

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  What do we mean by 'fair play and 'level playing field'? In ethics, the concept of fairness involves treating everyone equally and impartially. 'Fair play' is usually understood to mean using only tactics that are in accord with the spirit of the sport.   Playing unfairly Some players use dubious but legal tactics - such as distracting an opponent or misrepresenting their own skill level in order to make opponents over-or underestimate them - to gain an extra advantage in their sport. This practice is known as gamesmanship and, while usually not contrary to explicit rules of the sport, few people would want to argue that it is an ethical practice. Most sports come with their own rules, conventions, and opportunities for cheating. Football: ·          diving : falling over and pretending to have been fouled, to win your team a penalty ·          faking , also called  simulation : suggestin...