Cambridge English: KET (A2 Key) - Sports Concepts

to perform an action that is not mentioned by name

to feel less worried or stressed

needing to sleep or rest because of not having any more energy

giving attention or thought to what we are doing to avoid doing something wrong, hurting ourselves, or damaging something

to make a ball move by striking it with a stick, bat, etc.

the barrier in the middle of a court over which players hit the ball, used in sports such as tennis

an object with a handle, an oval frame and a tightly fixed net, used for hitting the ball in sports such as badminton, tennis, etc.

to gain a point, goal, etc. in a game, competition, or sport

to make something move through the air by quickly moving your arm and hand

a competition between people, vehicles, animals, etc. to find out which one is the fastest and finishes first

a competition in which two players or teams compete against one another such as soccer, boxing, etc.

a long and thin sports tool used for hitting a ball in games like baseball, cricket, or tennis

to become the most successful, the luckiest, or the best in a game, race, fight, etc.

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

to go up mountains, cliffs, or high natural places as a sport

a point scored in some sports by putting or carrying the ball into the intended area

someone or something that is in a specific group, club, or organization

someone who engages in a type of game or sport, either as their job or hobby

anything that is given as a reward to someone who has done very good work or to the winner of a contest, game of chance, etc.

to move on ice or other smooth surfaces using ice skates, roller skates, or a skateboard

a small board with two sets of wheels we stand on to move around by pushing one foot down

to move on snow on two sliding bars that are worn on the feet

a type of board that we use to move down the snowy hills

to move on sea waves by standing or lying on a special board

a long board we stand or lie on to ride waves

a person who plays the sport of tennis

someone who achieves the best results or performs better than other players in a game, sport, or competition