Sports - General Terms in Sports

physical exercise done in preparation for a sports competition

the act of showing respect, fairness, and kindness to others while participating in sports or games, regardless of the outcome

a short break between two halves of a game or match

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

a deceptive move made by a player to mislead opponents about their intended action or direction

a league of the highest-ranking in a particular sport, especially baseball

a level of professional sports competition below the highest level, typically where younger or less experienced players develop their skills

a designated area where a sport or game is played

(sports) a sequence of games or matches played between the same teams or individuals

the period before the start of the official sports season when teams practice and play exhibition games

the selection of a player by a team during a draft process

the additional minutes added to the end of a match to compensate for time lost due to injuries or stoppages

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

to remove a player from active play, typically having them sit on the sidelines

to attack or advance forcefully towards the opponent

to do physical activities or sports to stay healthy and become stronger

to put a player in a specific position or role during a game

(of a team sport) being short of the usual number of players

related to activities or discussions that occur after a sporting event has concluded

away from the roads and tracks and across the countryside

the act of withdrawing oneself from an event or activity before finishing it

the skillful movement and positioning of the feet to enhance performance and maintain balance in dancing or in sports, especially in boxing and soccer

a position where a player brings their limbs close to their body, often used in gymnastics or diving to execute specific maneuvers

the back boundary line of a playing area, especially in sports like tennis, volleyball, or badminton

the boundary line that marks the edges of the playing field or court in sports

to prevent someone from participating in an activity, especially a sport, usually due to injury or other reasons

(in sports) to swing and miss while attempting to hit a ball

the act of initially delivering the ball to start play, such as in tennis, volleyball, or table tennis

a dynamic athletic maneuver where the legs cross over each other alternately, commonly used in sports such as soccer, swimming, karate, and gymnastics

the opportunity in which player or a team gets to play offense

(sports) an attempt to score or achieve a goal by kicking, throwing, hitting, or shooting a ball or object toward a target

the immediate playback of an important moment in a sports competition on television, usually shown in slow motion

a system used in sports like football to determine if the ball has crossed the goal line, ensuring accurate goal decisions

to initiate play in a sport by hitting a ball or object from a designated location using a specific technique, as dictated by the rules of the game

a division of time in a game or sport, usually consisting of four equal parts