Terms in Team Sports

a method of restarting play in soccer, rugby, and other ball sports, where a player kicks the ball without opposition from the opposing team

The referee awarded a free kick to our team after a foul near the penalty area.

to propel or navigate a flat-bottomed boat, known as a punt

On a lazy Sunday afternoon, the friends decided to punt along the tranquil river.

a kick where the ball is placed on the ground before being kicked, commonly used in sports like American football and rugby

He lined up for a place kick to score the extra point.

to control the movement and the speed of a car, bus, truck, etc. when it is moving

You should drive with both hands on the steering wheel.

to help a person in performing a task, achieving a goal, or dealing with a problem

The teacher assisted the students in understanding the complex concept.

the act of defending a team's goal in sports such as soccer or hockey by preventing the opposing team from scoring

Good goalkeeping requires quick thinking and agility.

the middle part or point of an area or object

She placed a vase of flowers on the center of the dining table.

to try to deal with a difficult problem or situation in a determined manner

The team decided to tackle the project's complexity by breaking it into manageable tasks.

the line that marks the boundary between the playing field and the goal area in sports like soccer, American football, and rugby

The ball must cross the goal line for a goal to be scored in soccer.

an area of activity or a subject of study

She is an expert in the field of genetics.

to not let any harm come to someone or something

The brave soldier defended the country during the battle.

the line on the side of a soccer or rugby field that marks the boundary

The ball went out of play over the touchline.

the amount of space or distance separating two objects

The plane's wing had minimal clearance from the hangar wall.

a quick offensive move in basketball or other sports where the team rapidly advances the ball to score before the defense can set up

The team scored easily on a fast break.

a thin stream, trickle, or the gradual formation and falling of drops of liquid from a source

After the storm a dribble of water ran along the windowsill.

to keep someone or something safe and away from harm, death, etc.

Lifeguards work tirelessly to save swimmers in distress.

an object that is designed to explode and cause destruction

The bomb exploded in the crowded market, causing widespread panic and chaos.

to divide a thing into smaller pieces using a sharp object

I cut the paper with scissors to make a snowflake.

to cause something to begin, particularly initiating an event or process

To kick off the project, they held a brainstorming session with the entire team.

(sports) a kicking technique where the ball is dropped and kicked just after it touches the ground

The rugby player scored a dropkick from midfield.

a method of restarting play in soccer and similar sports where a player throws the ball back into play from the sideline

The referee awarded a throw-in to the opposing team.

an area of activity or a subject of study

She is an expert in the field of genetics.

to hit a thing or person with the foot

The karate expert kicks the punching bag during training.

to rub gently or caress an animal's fur or hair

She sat on the porch, enjoying the peaceful evening as she stroked her cat's soft fur.

to release a bullet or arrow from a gun or bow

The police officer had to shoot to defend against the armed suspect.

to approach a specific place, object, or person and move past them

He gave me a smile as he passed.

rapid simultaneous discharge of firearms

the skill of making accurate or successful shots in sports like golf, tennis, or basketball

She impressed everyone with her precise shotmaking in the basketball game.

the average number of runs scored by a batter per 100 balls faced

His strike rate of 120 indicates he scores, on average, 120 runs from every 100 balls faced.

an uncontrolled ball available for any player to pick it up

He dove for the loose ball to gain possession for his team.

a shot where the ball is hit immediately after it bounces

He scored with a powerful half-volley from the edge of the box.

a tactic in sports where a player passes the ball to a teammate and immediately moves into a new position to receive a return pass

They scored a goal with a perfect give-and-go play.

a quick and close-range transfer of the ball between players on the same team

The midfielder made a short pass to his teammate.

carrying some project or intention to full completion

the flat panel on a television, computer, etc. on which images and information are displayed

During the presentation, the speaker shared his screen with the audience.

to take something from someone or somewhere without permission or paying for it

She steals cookies from the jar when no one is looking.

a strategy where each player defends an assigned area rather than a specific opponent

The team switched to zone defense in the second half.

to give something to someone

The manager turned the project over to his capable team.

the act of hitting a ball or object incorrectly or inaccurately

Her mishit was evident when the tennis ball flew out of bounds.

a deceptive move in basketball and Amerian football where a player pretends to shoot or pass the ball to mislead the defender

The quarterback used a pump fake to trick the defender and then threw a deep pass.

a three-dimensional shape with six square or rectangular sides

to move using our legs, faster than we usually walk, in a way that both feet are never on the ground at the same time

When he heard the news, he ran home in a hurry.

a sport that combines elements of soccer and volleyball, played with a ball similar to a football and originating from South Korea

Playing jokgu improves coordination and teamwork skills.

a traditional Indian sport involving two teams where players try to tag opponents while holding their breath

My brother plays kabaddi every weekend with his friends at the park.

a goal resulting from when a player unintentionally scores a goal for the opposing team by sending the ball into their own net

They lost the match due to a series of defensive mistakes, including an own goal.

a pass in sports, typically football or rugby, where the ball is passed sideways or backwards to a teammate

He made a quick lateral pass to his teammate on the wing.

to suddenly break with a sharp noise

The dry twig snapped loudly under his foot as he walked through the forest.

to stop and hold an object that is moving through the air

Be careful to catch the egg without breaking it.