Athletics
one circuit of, or one time around, a running track or a racetrack
lap
an illegal action punishable by a free kick
foul
a battle for the puck by two players who are facing each other
face-off
format in which players play in teams of two
doubles
an area of open land; events in athletics that involve throwing, jumping and vaulting
field
player whose role is to stop the ball from entering the goal, and the only player who can handle the ball in general play
goalkeeper
a large flat surface of ice that's used for ice hockey or skating
rink
a long series of shots
rally
a long-distance running race of 26 miles and 385 yards (42.195 km)
marathon
a line of players forming a barrier to block a free kick taken near the penalty area
wall
when one team has more players than the other after a sending off
power play
to beat an opponent in a game in which the opponent is serving
break
each of a number of parallel strips marked on a running track for athletes to run along
lane
to challenge a player for the ball
tackle
to be holding, or be in control of, the ball (B)
possession
the four major tournaments; Wimbledon and the French, U.S. and Australian Opens
Grand Slam
a short stick or tube passed from runner to runner in a relay race
baton
the playing field
pitch
the round metal rim from which a basketball net is suspended
hoop
the shot that begins each point, in which the server hits the ball after tossing it into the air
serve