A2 Level Wordlist - Sports

Here you will learn some English words about sports, such as "football", "baseball", and "catch", prepared for A2 learners.

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A2 Level Wordlist
exercise [noun]

a mental or physical activity that helps keep our mind and body healthy

Ex: The doctor recommended more cardio exercise in my routine .
field [noun]

a piece of land used for playing a game or sport on

Ex: The field for football in our town is well maintained .
football [noun]

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

Ex:
to throw [verb]

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

Ex: She decided to throw the ball to her dog .
to kick [verb]

to strike something such as a ball with your foot, particularly in sports like soccer

Ex: My brother loves to kick the ball around in the backyard .

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

Ex: The coach emphasized teamwork as the key to success in basketball .
baseball [noun]

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

Ex: In baseball , the aim is to hit the ball and then run around the bases .
to hit [verb]

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

Ex: I hit the baseball out of the park with that swing .
to catch [verb]

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

Ex: It might sound a bit strange , but my dog loves to catch a frisbee .
hockey [noun]

a game played on ice by two teams of six skaters who try to hit a hard rubber disc into the other team's goal, using long sticks

Ex: My cousin plays hockey every weekend in the winter .
golf [noun]

a game that is mostly played outside where each person uses a special stick to hit a small white ball into a number of holes with the least number of swings

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rugby [noun]

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

Ex: Rugby requires strength and good teamwork .
cricket [noun]

a game played by two teams of eleven players who try to get points by hitting the ball with a wooden bat and running between two sets of vertical wooden sticks

Ex: My brother taught me how to play cricket .

a game similar to hockey, played by two teams of eleven players on a field or grass, using sticks and a ball

Ex: His dream is to become a professional field hockey player .
diving [noun]

‌the activity or sport of jumping into water from a diving board, with the head and arms first

Ex: Professional diving can be quite dangerous .
to dive [verb]

to jump into water, usually hands and head first

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training [noun]

physical exercise done in preparation for a sports competition

Ex: The coach insisted on extra training for the basketball team .
to train [verb]

to teach a specific skill or a type of behavior to a person or an animal through a combination of instruction and practice over a period of time

Ex: The circus performer trained the elephants for the upcoming show .

an event or contest in which individuals or teams compete against each other

Ex: The city will host a soccer competition next month .

to join in a contest or game

Ex: My brother loves to compete in running races .
jogging [noun]

the sport or activity of running at a slow and steady pace

Ex: He decided to do some jogging instead of going to the gym today .
to jog [verb]

to run at a steady, slow pace, especially for exercise

Ex: She decided to jog for a bit to warm up before the race .
climbing [noun]

the activity or sport of going upwards toward the top of a mountain or rock

Ex:
to climb [verb]

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

Ex: The experienced instructor patiently taught the group how to climb safely .
game [noun]

a planned event or occasion where sports competitions take place

Ex: My father taught me to play chess and we often have a game in the evenings .
player [noun]

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

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goal [noun]

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

Ex: In football , a player scores a goal by getting the ball into the opponent 's net .
score [noun]

a number representing the points, goals, etc. a player achieves in a competition or game

Ex: The football game concluded , and the final score delighted the crowd .
coach [noun]

someone who trains a person or team in sport

Ex: The chess coach taught strategies that helped in winning several tournaments .
athlete [noun]

a person who is good at sports and physical exercise, and often competes in sports competitions

Ex: Despite his age , the athlete continued to dominate in tennis .
cup [noun]

a trophy awarded to the winner of a tournament or league

Ex: The coach 's strategy helped the baseball team win the state cup .
tired [adjective]

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

Ex: She was tired but satisfied after cleaning the whole house .
to join [verb]

to become a member of a group, club, organization, etc.

Ex: Many people join volunteer groups to contribute to their communities .