Sports Vocabulary Worksheets

Sports enthusiasts and language learners alike can now discover a comprehensive collection of sports vocabulary worksheets that are designed to enhance their knowledge of key terms and phrases. These worksheets offer a wide range of exercises and activities, focusing on various sports such as basketball, soccer, tennis, and more. Whether you're an athlete looking to expand your vocabulary within your favorite sport or a language learner wishing to incorporate sports into your studies, these worksheets provide an ideal platform for refining your understanding of sports-related vocabulary.

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What is a free throw in basketball?

A free throw in basketball is a shot attempted from the free-throw line without any defensive players allowed to guard the shooter. It is typically awarded following a foul by the opposing team, and each successful free throw made awards the shooting team one point.

What is a penalty kick in soccer?

A penalty kick in soccer is a direct free kick awarded to a team when a foul has been committed inside the penalty area. The kick is taken from the penalty spot, 12 yards away from the goal line, and only the goalkeeper is allowed to defend the goal. It is a prime scoring opportunity as it is taken without any opposition players (besides the goalkeeper) in close proximity, making it a crucial moment in a match.

What is a touchdown in football?

A touchdown in football is a scoring play worth six points where the offensive team successfully moves the ball into the opposing team's end zone. This can be accomplished by either running the ball across the goal line or catching a pass in the end zone. Touchdowns are one of the primary ways to score points in football.

What is a home run in baseball?

A home run in baseball occurs when a batter hits the ball out of the playing field in fair territory, allowing them to run around all bases and score a run in one play without the opposing team being able to stop them.

What is a serve in tennis?

In tennis, a serve is the act of a player hitting the ball to start a point. The serve is initiated from behind the baseline and must land in the diagonally opposite service box on the opponent's side of the court. A player gets two opportunities (first and second serve) to successfully put the ball in play, and a serve can dictate the flow and outcome of a point.

What is a goal in hockey?

In hockey, a goal is scored when a player successfully shoots the puck into the opposing team's net past the goalie, resulting in one point for the player's team.

What is a birdie in golf?

In golf, a birdie is achieved when a player completes a hole in one stroke less than par. For example, if a player completes a par-4 hole in three strokes, they have scored a birdie.

What is a lap in racing?

A lap in racing refers to completing one full circuit around a race track from the starting point back to the same point. It is used to measure a driver's performance and compare times during a race, with the goal of completing each lap as quickly as possible to achieve the fastest overall race time.

What is a spike in volleyball?

In volleyball, a spike refers to a forceful, downward hit of the ball towards the opponent's court. Typically performed by a front-row player, a spike is executed by jumping and using an overhead arm swing to send the ball over the net with power and speed, aiming to score a point by landing the ball in the opposing team's court.

What is a knockout in boxing?

A knockout in boxing occurs when one fighter is unable to continue the fight within a referee's count of 10 seconds after being knocked down by a punch. The fighter either cannot get up or is deemed incapable of defending themselves, resulting in a win for the opponent.