a level area for holding sports events, surrounded by seats for spectators
engaged in something, like playing sports, without payment; non-professional
a person who trains for and competes in a sport
to give someone something as a reward for high achievement
to defeat someone in a game or a competition
to grab and hold something that has been thrown
the leader of a team
a top-rated, highly successful player; a winner
a person who trains and directs an athlete or a sports team
to take part in a contest or a competition
a game or event in which people compete to win
a quadrangular area on which ball games are played, such as tennis or basketball
a cup-shaped trophy, awarded as a prize in a contest
to protect one's goal rather than attempt to score against one's opponents
to finish a contest or game with an even score; tie
a particular contest in a sporting program
a person who supports a particular sport, team or player
the condition of being physically fit and healthy
an instance of scoring in a ball game by getting the ball into a target such as between goal-posts, through a hoop, or into a net
the interval between the first and second halves of a game
a person who rates the quality of a sporting performance, usually by awarding points
a group of sports clubs that play each other over a period for a championship
a shot that is hit in a high arc, usually over the opponent's head
In an illegal position ahead of the ball (in football, rugby, hockey, etc.)
the person one competes against in a contest or a game; rival
to throw or kick the ball to another player on one's own team
a punishment imposed on a player or team for breaking the rules of a sport
a throw of the ball, especially in baseball and softball
a person whose paid occupation is playing a sport
the best performance that has been officially measured and noted
a sports official with authority to make rulings during a contest
the laws or regulations that govern how a game or sport is played
the number of points a competitor or team earns during a game
to hit the ball to begin play (in tennis, table tennis, squash, volleyball, etc.)
to kick, hit, or throw the ball in an attempt to score a goal (in soccer, hockey, basketball, etc.)
the ability to do something well
a person who watches an event
an attitude of fairness, respect for opponents, and graciousness in winning or losing
a plan to achieve an objective
to challenge an opponent who has the ball
an action or strategy planned to achieve an objective
a natural aptitude or skill
a fellow member of a sports team
the combined action of a group of people
a series of contests between a number of competitors, who compete for an overall prize
a person who helps athletes develop their skills and fitness
to teach a skill over time through instruction; to practice a skill
a decorative object awarded as a prize in a contest or a tournament
the act of winning a game or contest
a small instrument that makes a high-pitched noise when blown
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