a method of restarting play in soccer, rugby, and other ball sports, where a player kicks the ball without opposition from the opposing team
a method of kicking the ball where it is dropped from the hands and kicked before it hits the ground
a kick where the ball is placed on the ground before being kicked, commonly used in sports like American football and rugby
(in sports) to advance with the ball toward the goal, aiming to score points or create opportunities for the team
the act of defending a team's goal in sports such as soccer or hockey by preventing the opposing team from scoring
a pass or play from the side to the middle of the field to set up a scoring opportunity in games like soccer or hockey
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
to use a defensive maneuver to take the ball or puck away from an opponent
the line that marks the boundary between the playing field and the goal area in sports like soccer, American football, and rugby
the act of catching or stopping the ball and returning it to prevent runs or base advances after the batter hits it in cricket or baseball
a quick offensive move in basketball or other sports where the team rapidly advances the ball to score before the defense can set up
a game involves players throwing or tossing an object, typically a ball, to each other, with the objective of successfully catching the object and avoiding dropping it
an act of moving the ball along the ground with repeated slight touches or bounces, especially in soccer, hockey, and basketball
(in sports) to block or prevent an opponent from scoring a goal or point in a game
a deep, forward pass or hit in a ball game, typically covering a significant distance down the field
a type of shot in golf and similar sports where the ball is hit with a controlled spin to change its direction
(sports) a kicking technique where the ball is dropped and kicked just after it touches the ground
a method of restarting play in soccer and similar sports where a player throws the ball back into play from the sideline
(baseball, cricket) to catch, stop, or pick up the ball and often to throw it to a teammate or back to the pitcher or bowler
to try to score points in a ball game by kicking, hitting, or throwing the ball
to hit a ball in sports before it touches the ground, typically with a quick and controlled strike
the skill of making accurate or successful shots in sports like golf, tennis, or basketball
a tactic in sports where a player passes the ball to a teammate and immediately moves into a new position to receive a return pass
a quick and close-range transfer of the ball between players on the same team
the continued motion after hitting the ball with a bat, racket, or club
to strategically position oneself between an opponent and their intended target, obstructing their movement or view
the act of gaining possession of the ball from an opponent through legal means
a strategy where each player defends an assigned area rather than a specific opponent
(of ball games) to lose control of the ball, resulting in a missed opportunity to score
a deceptive move in basketball and Amerian football where a player pretends to shoot or pass the ball to mislead the defender
to obstruct or hinder the progress or action of an opponent, typically in sports or competitive activities
to advance while carrying the ball, typically in sports such as football, soccer, or rugby
a sport that combines elements of soccer and volleyball, played with a ball similar to a football and originating from South Korea
a traditional Indian sport involving two teams where players try to tag opponents while holding their breath
a goal resulting from when a player unintentionally scores a goal for the opposing team by sending the ball into their own net
a pass in sports, typically football or rugby, where the ball is passed sideways or backwards to a teammate
to initiate play by quickly moving the ball into play from a stationary position
(primarily in ball games) to kick or hit the ball with such force that sends it flying forward