Ball-Based Sports

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  1. 5. A sport where two teams hit a ball over a high net without letting it touch the ground.
  2. 6. The action of moving a ball forward by bouncing it (in basketball) or using small kicks (in soccer)
  3. 8. The player in baseball who throws the ball to the batter.
  4. 9. The most popular sport in the world, played with a round ball and goals.
  5. 11. The player who defends the goal in sports like soccer or hockey.
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  1. 1. An illegal move in many sports that results in a penalty
  2. 2. The barrier in tennis, volleyball, or badminton that divides the court.
  3. 3. A defensive move in soccer or football to stop an opponent by taking the ball.
  4. 4. The action of starting play in tennis or volleyball by hitting the ball to the opponent.
  5. 7. A sport played with a hoop and a bouncing ball, invented by James Naismith.
  6. 8. A quick transfer of the ball between teammates in many sports.
  7. 10. The official who enforces rules in baseball or cricket.