Connexion
a method of restarting play in soccer, rugby, and other ball sports, where a player kicks the ball without opposition from the opposing team
coup franc
a method of kicking the ball where it is dropped from the hands and kicked before it hits the ground
punt
a kick where the ball is placed on the ground before being kicked, commonly used in sports like American football and rugby
coup de pied placé
(in sports) to advance with the ball toward the goal, aiming to score points or create opportunities for the team
conduire
a pass or action by a player that helps a teammate score a point or goal
passe décisive
the act of defending a team's goal in sports such as soccer or hockey by preventing the opposing team from scoring
gardiennage
a pass or play from the side to the middle of the field to set up a scoring opportunity in games like soccer or hockey
centre
to try to take the ball from the players of the other team, usually by forcing them down, in sports such as American football or rugby
tacler
to use a defensive maneuver to take the ball or puck away from an opponent
tacler
the line that marks the boundary between the playing field and the goal area in sports like soccer, American football, and rugby
ligne de but
the act of catching or stopping the ball and returning it to prevent runs or base advances after the batter hits it in cricket or baseball
récupération
(in sports) to prevent an opponent from scoring a goal or point
défendre
the line on the side of a soccer or rugby field that marks the boundary
ligne de touche
a defensive play that drives the ball away from the goal area
dégagement
a quick offensive move in basketball or other sports where the team rapidly advances the ball to score before the defense can set up
contre-attaque rapide
a game involves players throwing or tossing an object, typically a ball, to each other, with the objective of successfully catching the object and avoiding dropping it
jeu de balle
an act of moving the ball along the ground with repeated slight touches or bounces, especially in soccer, hockey, and basketball
dribble
(in sports) to block or prevent an opponent from scoring a goal or point in a game
arrêter
a deep, forward pass or hit in a ball game, typically covering a significant distance down the field
une passe en profondeur
a type of shot in golf and similar sports where the ball is hit with a controlled spin to change its direction
coup
(in sports) to start a game or match by kicking the ball or puck
donner le coup d'envoi
(sports) a kicking technique where the ball is dropped and kicked just after it touches the ground
coup de pied plongeant
a method of restarting play in soccer and similar sports where a player throws the ball back into play from the sideline
remise en touche
(baseball, cricket) to catch, stop, or pick up the ball and often to throw it to a teammate or back to the pitcher or bowler
attraper
(in sports such as soccer) to score a goal by kicking the ball
marquer
to try to score points in a ball game by kicking, hitting, or throwing the ball
tirer
to give the ball to a teammate by kicking, throwing, etc.
faire une passe
to hit a ball in sports before it touches the ground, typically with a quick and controlled strike
voler
the skill of making accurate or successful shots in sports like golf, tennis, or basketball
capacité à tirer
the average number of runs scored by a batter per 100 balls faced
taux de coups
an uncontrolled ball available for any player to pick it up
balle libre
a shot where the ball is hit immediately after it bounces
demi-volée
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
jeu de passe et suit
a quick and close-range transfer of the ball between players on the same team
passe courte
the continued motion after hitting the ball with a bat, racket, or club
suivi
to strategically position oneself between an opponent and their intended target, obstructing their movement or view
protéger
the act of gaining possession of the ball from an opponent through legal means
interception
a strategy where each player defends an assigned area rather than a specific opponent
défense de zone
(of ball games) to lose control of the ball, resulting in a missed opportunity to score
perdre la balle
a deceptive move in basketball and Amerian football where a player pretends to shoot or pass the ball to mislead the defender
faux tir
the line on the side of a soccer or rugby field that marks the boundary
ligne de touche
to obstruct or hinder the progress or action of an opponent, typically in sports or competitive activities
bloquer
to advance while carrying the ball, typically in sports such as football, soccer, or rugby
porter le ballon
a sport that combines elements of soccer and volleyball, played with a ball similar to a football and originating from South Korea
jokgu
a traditional Indian sport involving two teams where players try to tag opponents while holding their breath
kabaddi
a goal resulting from when a player unintentionally scores a goal for the opposing team by sending the ball into their own net
but contre son camp
a pass in sports, typically football or rugby, where the ball is passed sideways or backwards to a teammate
passe latérale
to initiate play by quickly moving the ball into play from a stationary position
snapper
(primarily in ball games) to kick or hit the ball with such force that sends it flying forward
frapper
