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free kick
[noun]

a method of restarting play in soccer, rugby, and other ball sports, where a player kicks the ball without opposition from the opposing team

Ex: In rugby , a free kick is awarded for minor infractions .
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punt
[noun]

a method of kicking the ball where it is dropped from the hands and kicked before it hits the ground

Ex: The punter 's accurate punt allowed the coverage team to down the ball inside the 10-yard line .
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a kick where the ball is placed on the ground before being kicked, commonly used in sports like American football and rugby

Ex: The coach emphasized the importance of accuracy in place kicks.
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to drive
[Verb]

(in sports) to advance with the ball toward the goal, aiming to score points or create opportunities for the team

Ex: As the rugby team gained possession , they quickly formed a coordinated attack to drive towards the try line .
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assist
[noun]

a pass or action by a player that helps a teammate score a point or goal

Ex: The team celebrated his assist, which secured their victory .
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the act of defending a team's goal in sports such as soccer or hockey by preventing the opposing team from scoring

Ex: The team 's success was largely due to his excellent goalkeeping.
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center
[noun]

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

Ex: The game-winning goal came from a well-timed center.
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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

Ex: The defender tackled him aggressively , earning a penalty for rough play .
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to tackle
[Verb]

to use a defensive maneuver to take the ball or puck away from an opponent

Ex: He was tackling when the referee blew the whistle .
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goal line
[noun]

the line that marks the boundary between the playing field and the goal area in sports like soccer, American football, and rugby

Ex: She celebrated as her shot crossed the goal line and secured a win for her team .
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fielding
[noun]

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

Ex: Her fielding was crucial to the team 's defense .
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to defend
[Verb]

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

Ex: The defender quickly moved to defend against the opponent 's attempt at a goal .
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touchline
[noun]

the line on the side of a soccer or rugby field that marks the boundary

Ex: The assistant referee ran up and down the touchline during the match .
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clearance
[noun]

a defensive play that drives the ball away from the goal area

Ex: With seconds left on the clock , the defender 's clearance secured the victory .
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a quick offensive move in basketball or other sports where the team rapidly advances the ball to score before the defense can set up

Ex: Coaches emphasize the importance of speed and precision in a fast break.
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dribble
[noun]

an act of moving the ball along the ground with repeated slight touches or bounces, especially in soccer, hockey, and basketball

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to save
[Verb]

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

Ex: The tennis player saved match point with a perfectly executed serve .
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bomb
[noun]

a deep, forward pass or hit in a ball game, typically covering a significant distance down the field

Ex: With seconds left in the game , the Hail Mary bomb was their last chance to score .
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cut
[noun]

a type of shot in golf and similar sports where the ball is hit with a controlled spin to change its direction

Ex: The cricket batsman 's cut raced towards the boundary .
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(in sports) to start a game or match by kicking the ball or puck

Ex: In rugby , the team that scores first gets to kick off to the opposing team .
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dropkick
[noun]

(sports) a kicking technique where the ball is dropped and kicked just after it touches the ground

Ex: In soccer , a dropkick is used to clear the ball from the defensive zone .
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throw-in
[noun]

a method of restarting play in soccer and similar sports where a player throws the ball back into play from the sideline

Ex: The referee signaled for a throw-in after the ball went out of bounds .
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to field
[Verb]

(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

Ex: The team 's success relies on their ability to field cleanly and make accurate throws under pressure .
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to kick
[Verb]

(in sports such as soccer) to score a goal by kicking the ball

Ex: With the match on the line , he kicked a brilliant goal in the last moments of the game .
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stroke
[noun]

(in sports) an act of hitting the ball using a bat or racket

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to shoot
[Verb]

to achieve a particular score in a round of golf

Ex: He ’s been working on his swing to shoot a lower score next time .
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to pass
[Verb]

to give the ball to a teammate by kicking, throwing, etc.

Ex: He passed the ball to the striker for an easy goal .
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to volley
[Verb]

to hit a ball in sports before it touches the ground, typically with a quick and controlled strike

Ex: Out of the bunker , he volleyed the golf ball onto the green .
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the skill of making accurate or successful shots in sports like golf, tennis, or basketball

Ex: The golfer 's shotmaking from the bunker was a thing of beauty .
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the average number of runs scored by a batter per 100 balls faced

Ex: The opening batsman has an impressive strike rate in T20 cricket .
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an uncontrolled ball available for any player to pick it up

Ex: The loose ball bounced unpredictably , creating chaos among the players .
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a shot where the ball is hit immediately after it bounces

Ex: The player executed a perfect half-volley, sending the ball into the top corner .
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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

Ex: She executed a give-and-go with her teammate to break through the defense .
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a quick and close-range transfer of the ball between players on the same team

Ex: the striker received a short pass and took a shot at goal .
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the continued motion after hitting the ball with a bat, racket, or club

Ex: She noticed her follow-through was lacking and adjusted her technique .
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to screen
[Verb]

to strategically position oneself between an opponent and their intended target, obstructing their movement or view

Ex: The offensive tackle screened the defensive lineman , giving the quarterback a clear passing lane in American football .
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steal
[noun]

the act of gaining possession of the ball from an opponent through legal means

Ex: His steal in the final seconds secured the win for his team .
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a strategy where each player defends an assigned area rather than a specific opponent

Ex: Zone defense requires strong communication between players .
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(of ball games) to lose control of the ball, resulting in a missed opportunity to score

Ex: Turning over the ball frequently cost the team valuable points .
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mishit
[noun]

the act of hitting a ball or object incorrectly or inaccurately

Ex: The out-of-bounds shot in badminton was a shuttlecock's mis-hit.
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pump fake
[noun]

a deceptive move in basketball and Amerian football where a player pretends to shoot or pass the ball to mislead the defender

Ex: Using a pump fake, the player fooled the defender and passed to a teammate for a dunk .
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to block
[Verb]

to obstruct or hinder the progress or action of an opponent, typically in sports or competitive activities

Ex: The boxer effectively blocked his opponent 's punches , minimizing the impact of the attacks .
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to run
[Verb]

to advance while carrying the ball, typically in sports such as football, soccer, or rugby

Ex: The player ran the pass down the court for a layup .
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Jokgu
[noun]

a sport that combines elements of soccer and volleyball, played with a ball similar to a football and originating from South Korea

Ex: Jokgu players use both their feet and heads to pass the ball .
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kabaddi
[noun]

a traditional Indian sport involving two teams where players try to tag opponents while holding their breath

Ex: Playing kabaddi helps improve endurance and mental alertness .
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own goal
[noun]

a goal resulting from when a player unintentionally scores a goal for the opposing team by sending the ball into their own net

Ex: The defender 's clearance deflected off another player and resulted in an own goal.
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a pass in sports, typically football or rugby, where the ball is passed sideways or backwards to a teammate

Ex: The team practiced lateral passes during their training session .
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to snap
[Verb]

to initiate play by quickly moving the ball into play from a stationary position

Ex: The goalie snapped the ball into play with a powerful kick downfield .
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to drive
[Verb]

(primarily in ball games) to kick or hit the ball with such force that sends it flying forward

Ex: The golfer drove the ball straight down the fairway with precision .
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catch
[noun]

the act of capturing something that has been thrown through the air

Ex: I managed to make a last-minute catch, grabbing the falling book before it hit the ground .
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