Sports - Team Sports

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soccer [noun]

a type of sport where two teams, with eleven players each, try to kick a ball into a specific area to win points

Ex: She joined a soccer league to compete against other teams .

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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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 .
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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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 .

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

Ex: Volleyball is an exciting sport where teams try to score points by hitting the ball over the net .
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 .
lacrosse [noun]

a game played on a field with two teams, each consisting of ten players using long-handled sticks with a net to throw, carry, and catch the ball

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polo [noun]

a team sport played on horseback where players use mallets to hit a ball into the opposing team's goal

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 .
bowling [noun]

a sport or game in which a player rolls a ball down a lane with the aim of knocking over as many pins as possible at the other end of the lane

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hurling [noun]

a traditional Irish team sport where players use a wooden stick to hit a small ball between goals and over a crossbar for points

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a team sport played indoors with plastic sticks and a lightweight ball, resembling indoor hockey

Ex: Floorball is played with lightweight plastic sticks and a hollow ball on a court with goals at each end , requiring speed , agility , and teamwork .
netball [noun]

a team sport where players pass a ball without dribbling to shoot it into a raised netted goal

Ex: I watched a netball match on TV last night , and the final score was so close .
handball [noun]

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

Ex: The championship match in handball drew a large crowd of enthusiastic spectators .

a type of football played in Canada with distinct rules, a larger field, and teams of twelve players

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a sport played with a rattan ball where players use their feet, head, knees, and chest to hit the ball over a net

Ex: The sepak takraw tournament drew a large crowd .
korfball [noun]

a mixed-gender team sport similar to basketball and netball, where players score by shooting a ball into a high net

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a team sport combining elements of handball and volleyball, where players score by bouncing a ball off a rebound net

Ex: The tchoukball team trained hard for the upcoming tournament .
fistball [noun]

a team sport where players hit a ball over a net using their fists or arms

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goalball [noun]

a team sport designed for visually impaired athletes, where players try to throw a ball with bells into the opponent's goal

Ex: Watching goalball competitions is both exciting and inspiring .

a sport played mainly in Ireland, combining elements of soccer, rugby, and basketball

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a pass that covers a significant distance to reach a teammate, often used to quickly advance the ball or puck

Ex: The long pass reached the wide receiver .

a fast-paced game that combines elements of handball, soccer, and basketball

Ex: During gym class , the students enjoyed a competitive game of speed-ball .
to carry [verb]

to move the ball while maintaining control or possession of it

Ex: She carries the puck skillfully down the ice .