English File sport vocabulary
Across
- 2. a person who trains and guides players
- 4. to be forced to leave the game by the referee for breaking rules
- 7. a session of physical exercise to improve fitness
- 8. a course for running, cycling, or racing
- 9. a hill or incline used for skiing or snowboarding
- 10. a piece of mesh material used in sports like tennis, volleyball, or football goals
- 12. people or teams you compete against
- 14. people who watch a sport or event
- 17. a specially made area filled with water for swimming
- 19. units of scoring in a game or competition
- 20. a path or course, usually for running or racing
- 21. to fail to hit, catch, or reach something
- 23. the leader of a team
- 24. a route or track that begins and ends in the same place, used in racing
- 26. to practice regularly to improve skills or fitness
- 27. people who take part in a sport or game
Down
- 1. gentle exercise before a game to prepare the body
- 3. an official who makes sure rules are followed in a game
- 5. a sport involving high levels of risk and excitement, often in unusual environments
- 6. to be eliminated from a competition, usually after losing a match
- 11. people who enjoy and support a team or sport
- 13. an attempt to score in sports by hitting, kicking, or throwing the ball
- 15. a field used for sports like football, rugby, or cricket
- 16. a group of players who compete together in a sport
- 18. a person who takes part in a sporting contest
- 21. a game or contest between two players or teams
- 22. as a noun, the number of points achieved in a game or event. As a verb, to get a point.
- 23. an area marked out for sports such as tennis or basketball
- 25. to win against an opponent in a game or competition
- 28. a large building or arena for sports and events with space for spectators