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Key Team Sports Vocabulary - Baseball

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Key Team Sports Vocabulary
baseball
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: Baseball is a popular sport in the United States. 
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game
game
[noun]

a competitive activity or sport in which players or teams compete against each other according to specific rules

Ex: My favorite game to play is chess because it requires strategy. 
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to play
to play
[Verb]

to take part in a game or activity for fun

Ex: A group of kids were playing tag in the park. 
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bat
bat
[noun]

a long and thin sports tool used for hitting a ball in games like baseball, cricket, or tennis

Ex: He swung the bat and hit a home run. 
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ball
ball
[noun]

a round object that is used in games and sports, such as soccer, basketball, bowling, etc.

Ex: I hit the ball with a golf club, sending it flying towards the hole. 
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team
team
[noun]

a group of people who compete against another group in a sport or game

Ex: The basketball team practiced diligently to enhance their coordination and strategy. 
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against
against
[preposition]

in opposition to someone or something

Ex: I decided to go against the advice of my friend. 
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each other
each other
[pronoun]

used to refer to two or more people or things when they are doing something mutually or reciprocally

Ex: Sarah and Tom helped each other with their homework. 
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player
player
[noun]

someone who engages in a type of game or sport, either as their job or hobby

Ex: Each player in cricket has a unique position in the field. 
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to score
to score
[Verb]

to gain a point, goal, etc. in a game, competition, or sport

Ex: He scored a goal in the final minute. 
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base
base
[noun]

(baseball) any of the four stations that the runner must reach to score a run

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history
history
[noun]

a description of a past event available in the form of a writing or recorded voice

Ex: The book contains the history of ancient Egypt. 
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the United States

a country in North America that has 50 states

Ex: English is the primary language spoken in the United States. 
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popular
popular
[Adjective]

receiving a lot of love and attention from many people

Ex: Harry Potter books are very popular among teenagers. 
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country
country
[noun]

a piece of land with a government of its own, official borders, laws, etc.

Ex: Canada is a vast country known for its stunning landscapes and friendly people. 
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japan
japan
[noun]

a country that is in East Asia and made up of many islands

Ex: Japan is renowned for its unique blend of traditional culture and modern technology. 
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Latin America

the parts of the Americas including Mexico, Central and South America that the main languages are Spanish and Portuguese

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field
field
[noun]

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

Ex: After the game, the players left their equipment on the field. 
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grass
grass
[noun]

a plant with thin, short, and green upright leaves, commonly found in gardens, parks, etc.

Ex: After a long winter, the grass in our garden has started to turn green again. 
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dirt
dirt
[noun]

the part of the earth's surface consisting of humus and disintegrated rock

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diamond
diamond
[noun]

a shape with four equal, sloping straight sides, forming a point at the top and another at the bottom

Ex: The baseball field was laid out in the form of a diamond. 
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shape
shape
[noun]

the outer form or edges of something or someone

Ex: The children enjoyed cutting out different shapes from colored paper during the art class. 
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defense
defense
[noun]

the team, players, or tactics whose primary role is to prevent the opposing side from scoring or gaining advantage in a game or match

Ex: The defense held firm in the final quarter and preserved the 2–1 lead. 
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pitcher
pitcher
[noun]

the player who throws the ball toward home plate, aiming to get batters out and prevent runs

Ex: The pitcher struck out the batter with a fastball on the outside corner. 
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batter
batter
[noun]

(in baseball) a player who is currently attempting to hit the ball

Ex: The batter stepped up to the plate, ready for the pitch. 
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glove
glove
[noun]

item of clothing for our hands with a separate space for each finger

Ex: She pulled on her gloves before stepping out into the cold winter morning. 
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to catch
to catch
[Verb]

to stop and hold an object that is moving through the air

Ex: Be careful to catch the egg without breaking it. 
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helmet
helmet
[noun]

a hard hat worn by soldiers, bikers, etc. for protection

Ex: The construction worker wore a bright yellow safety helmet before entering the site. 
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catcher
catcher
[noun]

(baseball) the person who plays the position of catcher

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extra
extra
[Adjective]

more than enough or the amount needed

Ex: She packed extra clothes in case of unexpected weather changes. 
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gear
gear
[noun]

a collection of equipment or tools required for a specific activity, operation, or sport

Ex: The hikers packed all the necessary gear for their mountain expedition. 
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to protect

to prevent someone or something from being damaged or harmed

Ex: A majority of Democrats believe that such regulations protect the public. 
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skill
skill
[noun]

an ability to do something well, especially after training

Ex: After years of practice, her skill in playing the guitar became exceptional. 
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teamwork
teamwork
[noun]

the combined effort of a group working together effectively to achieve a common goal

Ex: Successful teamwork requires clear communication and mutual respect. 
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professional
professional
[Adjective]

doing an activity as a job and not just for fun

Ex: She is a professional photographer, specializing in portrait and wedding photography. 
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league
league
[noun]

a group of sports clubs or players who compete against each other and are put together based on the points they have gained through the season

Ex: The football league has 20 teams competing this season. 
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pastime
pastime
[noun]

an enjoyable activity that a person does regularly in their free time

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