Sports venues
a large area of land that is designed for playing golf on
course
the sport or activity of using boats with sails
sailing
a game played by two teams of five players, using a large ball which players try to throw into a high net hanging from a ring
basketball
To become a part of or participate in a sports activity or game with others
join in
In tennis, players use a ........... to hit the ball over the net.
racket
a place where games such as tennis and basketball are played
court
relating to the sport of moving on rocks, up mountains, or up special walls
climbing
a game in which two or four players use rackets to hit a ball backwards and forwards across a net on a specially marked court
tennis
To accept that you cannot win or resist any longer during a sports competition
give in
In badminton, the shuttlecock must pass over the .......... and land within the opponent's court to win a point.
net
an area painted with lines for playing particular sports, especially football
pitch
the activity of swimming underwater using special breathing equipment
diving
a game played over a large area of ground using sticks with a special shape to hit a small hard ball into a series of 9 or 18 holes, using as few shots as possible
golf
To defeat an opponent and eliminate them from a competition
knock out
Tom grabbed the baseball .......... and stepped up to the plate, ready to take his turn at batting during the game.
bat
a type of path or road, often in the shape of a ring, that has been specially designed and built for sports events, especially racing
track
the activity of lifting heavy objects either as a sport or for exercise
weightlifting
a game in which two teams of six players use their hands to hit a large ball backwards and forwards over a high net while trying not to let the ball touch the ground on their own side
volleyball
To start learning or practicing a new sport or physical activity.
take up
As the hockey player skated towards the .........., she took a powerful shot, aiming to score a goal for her team.
goal post
a large, flat surface, of ice or other hard material, for skating
rink
the general name for a particular group of sports in which people compete, including running, jumping, and throwing
athletics
a game played especially in the US by two teams of nine players, using a bat and ball. Each player tries to hit the ball and then run around four bases before the other team can return the ball
baseball
To attempt or try to achieve a goal or score in a sports activity
go for
Before diving into the swimming pool, Sarah put on her .......... to protect her eyes and enhance her vision during the race.
goggles