Sports II flashcards
- Level 2
- English
- 10 cards
Learn Sports with 10 free flashcards (level 2): meanings, example sentences, pictures and audio pronunciation. Includes Attack, Defense, Foul, Penalty and more.
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Attack
The action of attacking or the team in possession of the ball.
“During the final moments of the match, their attack was relentless, and they managed to score a last-minute goal.”
Defense
The action of resisting an attack or the team not in possession of the ball.
“The team's defense was strong and impenetrable, thwarting every attempt by the opposition to score.”
Foul
A breach of the rules in a game.
“The referee called a foul when the player shoved his opponent.”
Penalty
A punishment imposed for breaking the rules of a sport.
“The referee awarded a penalty after the player committed a handball inside the box.”
Tournament
A series of contests between a number of competitors.
“The champion was finally crowned at the end of the tournament.”
League
A collection of teams that compete against each other in a sport.
“After a great season, the team won the league championship.”
Draft
The system by which professional teams select new players.
“The team secured a top player during the draft.”
Timeout
A pause in play, called by a team or referee.
“The coach called a timeout to discuss strategy with the team.”
Substitution
Replacing one player with another.
“The coach made a substitution in the second half to bring in a fresh player.”
Offside
A rule concerning the position of players relative to the ball or puck.
“The goal was disallowed because the player was offside.”