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free kick

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

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punt

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

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place kick

a kick where the ball is placed on the ground before being kicked, commonly used in sports like American football and rugby

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to drive

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

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assist

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

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goalkeeping

the act of defending a team's goal in sports such as soccer or hockey by preventing the opposing team from scoring

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center

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

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to tackle

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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to tackle

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

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goal line

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

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fielding

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

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to defend

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

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touchline

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

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clearance

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

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fast break

a quick offensive move in basketball or other sports where the team rapidly advances the ball to score before the defense can set up

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catch

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

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dribble

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

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

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bomb

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

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cut

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

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to kick off

(in sports) to start a game or match by kicking the ball or puck

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dropkick

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

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throw-in

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

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to field

(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

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to kick

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

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stroke

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

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to shoot

to try to score points in a ball game by kicking, hitting, or throwing the ball

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to pass

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

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to volley

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

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shotmaking

the skill of making accurate or successful shots in sports like golf, tennis, or basketball

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strike rate

the average number of runs scored by a batter per 100 balls faced

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loose ball

an uncontrolled ball available for any player to pick it up

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half-volley

a shot where the ball is hit immediately after it bounces

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give-and-go

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

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short pass

a quick and close-range transfer of the ball between players on the same team

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follow-through

the continued motion after hitting the ball with a bat, racket, or club

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to screen

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

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steal

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

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zone defense

a strategy where each player defends an assigned area rather than a specific opponent

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to turn over

(of ball games) to lose control of the ball, resulting in a missed opportunity to score

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mishit

the act of hitting a ball or object incorrectly or inaccurately

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pump fake

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

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touchline

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

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to block

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

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to run

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

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Jokgu

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

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kabaddi

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

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own goal

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

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lateral pass

a pass in sports, typically football or rugby, where the ball is passed sideways or backwards to a teammate

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to snap

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

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to drive

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

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