Defense: meaning and example
English
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.”
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Attack
The action of attacking or the team in possession of the ball.
Foul
A breach of the rules in a game.
Penalty
A punishment imposed for breaking the rules of a sport.
Tournament
A series of contests between a number of competitors.
League
A collection of teams that compete against each other in a sport.
Draft
The system by which professional teams select new players.
Timeout
A pause in play, called by a team or referee.
Substitution
Replacing one player with another.
