Il libro English File - Pre-intermedio - Lezione 10A

a physical activity or competitive game with specific rules that people do for fun or as a profession

sport

any sport involving running, jumping, throwing and other forms of exertion, typically performed competitively

atletica

a game played with a bat and ball by two teams of 9 players who try to hit the ball and then run around four bases before the other team can return the ball

baseball

a type of sport where two teams, with often five players each, try to throw a ball through a net that is hanging from a ring and gain points

pallacanestro

the sport or activity of riding a bicycle

ciclismo

a sport, played by two teams of eleven players who try to score by carrying or kicking an oval ball into the other team's end zone or through their goalpost

football americano

a sport that develops and displays one's agility, balance, coordination, and strength

ginnastica

an indoor game for two teams of players each trying to throw a ball with their hands to the opponent's goal

pallamuro

a game played by two teams of thirteen or fifteen players, who kick or carry an oval ball over the other team’s line to score points

Rugby

the activity or sport of moving over snow on skis

sciistico

a sport in which two or four players use rackets to hit a small ball backward and forward over a net

tennis

a type of sport in which two teams of 6 players try to hit a ball over a net and into the other team's side

pallavolo

the activity or sport of sailing on water by standing on a special board with a sail attached to it

tavola a vela, windsurf

a system of physical exercises, including breath control and meditation, practiced to gain more control over your body and mind

yoga