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Key Water Sports Vocabulary - Broomball

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Key Water Sports Vocabulary
stick
stick
[noun]

a long, slender implement typically made of wood that is used by players in sports such as hockey or polo to hit a puck or ball

Ex: The coach emphasized proper grip and technique when using the stick.
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small
small
[Adjective]

below average in physical size

Ex: The small cottage nestled comfortably in the forest clearing .
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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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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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goal
goal
[noun]

a point scored in some sports by putting or carrying the ball into the intended area

Ex: The striker scored the deciding goal in the final seconds .
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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 win
to win
[Verb]

to become the most successful, the luckiest, or the best in a game, race, fight, etc.

Ex: They won the game in the last few seconds with a spectacular goal .
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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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Canada
Canada
[noun]

the second largest country in the world that is in the northern part of North America

Ex: The Calgary Stampede is a famous rodeo and festival held annually in Alberta , Canada.
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early
early
[Adjective]

happening near the beginning of a defined period, such as a lifetime, season, day, etc.

Ex: The economy struggled during the early part of the 1980s recession .
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quickly
quickly
[Adverb]

with a lot of speed

Ex: The river flowed quickly after heavy rainfall .
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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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the United States

a country in North America that has 50 states

Ex: The United States is a country located in North America .
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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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around the (world|globe)

in many different countries and regions of Earth

Ex: Her music is appreciated by fans all around the world.
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goalie
goalie
[noun]

the defensive position on an ice hockey or soccer or lacrosse team who stands in front of the goal and tries to prevent opposing players from scoring

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shoe
shoe
[noun]

something that we wear to cover and protect our feet, generally made of strong materials like leather or plastic

Ex: She put on her running shoes and went for a jog in the park.
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special
special
[Adjective]

different or better than what is normal

Ex: The special occasion called for a celebration with family and friends .
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sole
sole
[noun]

the bottom part of the shoe that goes under the foot

Ex: The ballet dancer’s pointe shoes had reinforced soles to support her movements.
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helmet
helmet
[noun]

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

Ex: The astronaut secured her space helmet before stepping onto the launchpad.
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pad
pad
[noun]

a flat mass of soft material used for protection, stuffing, or comfort

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glove
glove
[noun]

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

Ex: Kids love wearing colorful gloves when playing in the snow .
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safety
safety
[noun]

the condition of being protected and not affected by any potential risk or threat

Ex: Emergency drills in schools help students understand safety procedures in case of a fire or other threats .
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rink
rink
[noun]

building that contains a surface for ice skating or roller skating

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size
size
[noun]

the physical extent of an object, usually described by its height, width, length, or depth

Ex: They discussed the size of the new refrigerator and whether it would fit in the kitchen space .
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center
center
[noun]

the middle part or point of an area or object

Ex: The wheel of the bicycle had a hub at its center.
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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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exciting
exciting
[Adjective]

making us feel interested, happy, and energetic

Ex: They 're going on an exciting road trip across the country next summer .
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simple
simple
[Adjective]

not involving difficulty in doing or understanding

Ex: The instructions were simple to follow , with clear steps outlined .
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rule
rule
[noun]

instructions or guidelines that determine how a game or sport is played

Ex: The game has rules for scoring points .
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to trip
to trip
[Verb]

to slip or hit something with the foot accidentally that makes one fall or lose balance momentarily

Ex: Excitedly running to catch the bus , she tripped on the curb and scraped her knee .
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to push
to push
[Verb]

to use your hands, arms, body, etc. in order to make something or someone move forward or away from you

Ex: They pushed the heavy box across the room .
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active
active
[Adjective]

(of a person) doing many things with a lot of energy

Ex: The active kids played outside all afternoon without getting tired .
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teamwork
teamwork
[noun]

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

Ex: Effective teamwork can turn individual strengths into collective success .
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to broomball

a team sport played on ice, similar to ice hockey, where players use a broom-like stick to hit a ball into the opposing team's goal

Ex: Broomball requires excellent teamwork and quick reflexes to maneuver the ball across the ice.
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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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winter
winter
[noun]

the season that comes after fall and in most countries winter is the coldest season

Ex: Winter is the time when people celebrate holidays like Christmas and New Year 's .
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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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to play
to play
[Verb]

to participate in a game or sport to compete with another individual or another team

Ex: She joined a rugby league to play against teams from different cities .
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ice
ice
[noun]

frozen water, which has a solid state

Ex: The windshield was covered in ice, so I had to scrape it before driving .
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ice
ice
[noun]

the frozen part of a body of water

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ice hockey

a game played on ice by two teams of 6 skaters who try to hit a hard rubber disc (a puck) into the other team’s goal, using long sticks

Ex: His dream is to play professional ice hockey in the NHL .
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equipment
equipment
[noun]

the necessary things that you need for doing a particular activity or job

Ex: The movie crew unloaded film equipment to set up for shooting .
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player
player
[noun]

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

Ex: The rugby player suffered an injury during last night 's game .
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broom
broom
[noun]

a brush attached to a long handle that is used to clean the floor

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strategy
strategy
[noun]

an organized plan made to achieve a goal

Ex: The government introduced a strategy to reduce pollution .
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together
together
[Adverb]

in the company of or in proximity to another person or people

Ex: My friends and I traveled together to Spain last summer .
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to defend
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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training
training
[noun]

the process during which someone learns the skills needed in order to do a particular job

Ex: Military training prepares soldiers for various combat scenarios.
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outdoors
outdoors
[Adverb]

not inside a building or enclosed space

Ex: He works best when he can spend a few hours outdoors each day .
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