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Key Team Sports Vocabulary
second
second
[noun]

the standard SI unit of time, equal to one-sixtieth of a minute

Ex: The alarm goes off five seconds after the timer hits zero .
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to shoot
to shoot
[Verb]

to kick, hit, or throw the ball or puck in an attempt to score a goal in sports

Ex: The hockey player shot the puck with incredible speed , but the goalie made a save .
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half
half
[noun]

the midpoint of the allotted time in a sports game or performance

Ex: The energy in the stadium changed completely after the half.
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to score
to score
[Verb]

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

Ex: During the match , both players scored multiple times .
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popular
popular
[Adjective]

receiving a lot of love and attention from many people

Ex: His songs are popular because they are easy to dance to .
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draw
draw
[noun]

when neither player is able to win the game, typically because there are no more legal moves available or because both players agree to a draw

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all over the (world|globe)

in every part of the world

Ex: His research findings had implications all over the globe.
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Europe
Europe
[noun]

the second smallest continent‌, next to Asia in the east, the Atlantic Ocean in the west, and the Mediterranean Sea in the south

Ex: Many tourists visit Europe to experience its vibrant nightlife and entertainment .
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fitness
fitness
[noun]

the state of being in good physical condition, typically as a result of regular exercise and proper nutrition

Ex: Maintaining fitness is essential for a healthy and active lifestyle .
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competition

an event or contest in which individuals or teams compete against each other

Ex: The dance competition at the festival was the highlight of the night .
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world championship

the international competitions where athletes or teams from various countries compete to determine the best in their sport

Ex: They are the current world championships winners .
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handball
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: She has been practicing handball for several years .
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fun
fun
[Adjective]

providing entertainment or amusement

Ex: Riding roller coasters at the theme park is always a fun experience .
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sport
sport
[noun]

a physical activity or competitive game with specific rules that people do for fun or as a profession

Ex: Hockey is an exciting sport played on ice or field , with sticks and a small puck or ball .
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ago
ago
[Adverb]

used to refer to a time in the past, showing how much time has passed before the present moment

Ex: He left the office just a few minutes ago.
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country
country
[noun]

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

Ex: The government implemented new policies to boost the country's economy .
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used to
used to
[Verb]

used to say that something happened frequently or constantly in the past but not anymore

Ex: We used to go on family vacations to the beach every summer.
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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: We won the game after a tense penalty shootout .
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however
however
[Adverb]

used to add a statement that contradicts what was just mentioned

Ex: They were told the product was expensive ; however, it turned out to be quite affordable .
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modern
modern
[Adjective]

related to the most recent time or to the present time

Ex: The documentary examines challenges facing modern society .
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century
century
[noun]

a period of one hundred years

Ex: This ancient artifact dates back to the 7th century.
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Denmark
Denmark
[noun]

a country in Northern Europe in the Scandinavia

Ex: Denmark consistently ranks high in global happiness and quality of life indexes .
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court
court
[noun]

an area where people can play basketball, tennis, etc.

Ex: He practices his serve on the tennis court every morning.
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meter
meter
[noun]

the basic unit of measuring length that is equal to 100 centimeters

Ex: The hiking trail is marked every 100 meters for navigation .
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team
team
[noun]

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

Ex: A well-functioning team fosters a supportive environment where each member 's strengths are valued .
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against
against
[preposition]

in opposition to someone or something

Ex: We must protect the environment against pollution .
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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: The siblings often argue , but they still love each other.
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goalkeeper

a player that guards the goal in soccer or other sports

Ex: The goalkeeper's quick reflexes earned him the player of the match award .
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to pass
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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ball
ball
[noun]

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

Ex: We watched a game of volleyball and saw the players spike the ball.
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goal
goal
[noun]

our purpose or desired result

Ex: Setting short-term goals can help break down larger tasks into manageable steps .
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goal
goal
[noun]

the target area or structure in a game where players aim to send a ball, puck, or similar object to score points

Ex: Every player on the field focused on defending the goal at all costs .
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to throw
to throw
[Verb]

to make something move through the air by quickly moving your arm and hand

Ex: The fisherman had to throw the net far into the sea .
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