Sports Vocabulary

4. (of a person beginning a particular activity or occupation) making good progress and likely to become successful.
6. a group of sports clubs which play each other over a period for a championship.
7. reaching a high or the highest degree; very great.
9. relating to an authority or public body and its activities and responsibilities.
10. join in an activity; be involved.
12. liked or admired by many people or by a particular person or group.
13. periodic series of international multisport events involving athletes with a range of disabilities.
14. a skilful act performed for entertainment or amusement.

1. known and recognized by many people
2. a fielder positioned behind home plate to catch pitches not hit by the batter.
3. the player who delivers the ball to the batter.
5. the world's foremost sports competition with more than 200 teams, representing sovereign states and territories participating.
8. player that stand a few inches to the right or left of home plate and attempt to put the ball in play against an opposing pitcher
11. in a sport or game) a series of contests between a number of competitors, competing for an overall prize.