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Vocabulary for IELTS (Basic) - Sports

Here you will learn some English words about sports, such as "basketball", "rugby", "kick", etc. that are needed for the IELTS exam.

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a sport played by two teams of 11 players who carry, throw, or kick an oval ball on a rectangular field

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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

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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

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to catch
[Verb]

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

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fan
[noun]

someone who greatly admires or is interested in someone or something

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field
[noun]

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

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hockey
[noun]

a game played by two teams of eleven players on grass or a field, using long sticks to put a hard ball in the opposite team's goal

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to kick
[Verb]

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

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to score
[Verb]

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

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a game played on a table by two or four players who bounce a small ball on the table over a net using special rackets

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court
[noun]

an area where people can play basketball, tennis, etc.

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half-time
[noun]

a short break between two halves of a game or match

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a skill or personal quality that makes someone suitable for a particular job or activity

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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

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racket
[noun]

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.

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to attack
[Verb]

(in sports) to go forward and make an attempt to score a goal or point against an opponent

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referee
[noun]

an official who is in charge of a game, making sure the rules are obeyed by the players

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helmet
[noun]

a hard hat worn by soldiers, bikers, etc. for protection

Ex: She fastened the chin strap of her helmet before pedaling away .
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pitch
[noun]

a flat ground prepared and marked for playing particular sports, such as soccer

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to shoot
[Verb]

to achieve a particular score in a round of golf

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to defend
[Verb]

(in sports) to prevent an opponent from scoring a goal or point

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foul
[noun]

an act in a sport that is against the rules and is not allowed

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to tackle
[Verb]

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

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