Sports: revision

4. ... player is an athlete who is temporarily not allowed to participate because of a punishment or rule violation
6. ... a goal means to score a goal by successfully hitting or kicking the ball into the target area
7. to hit or throw the ball into play at the beginning of a point in sports such as tennis or volleyball
8. ... player is an athlete who replaces another player during a match or competition
12. a sudden, quick movement or short run, usually requiring speed
18. quick ... are fast changes of direction or strategy, especially in sports or decision-making
20. ... spot is the ideal point, position, or moment where something works most effectively
21. give ... to means to be replaced by something else, often after a gradual change
22. ... game is a competition in which the scores are very similar and the result is uncertain until the end
24. continued effort and determination despite difficulties, obstacles, or failures
25. ... down means to make someone feel burdened, pressured, or less confident

1. ... about means having an unfair preference or opinion about someone or something, often without considering all facts
2. changed or cancelled because a previous decision was found to be incorrect
3. to run at maximum speed over a short distance
5. ... professionals are highly experienced people who have developed strong skills through many years of practice
6. ... awareness is the ability to understand the position, movement, and relationship of objects or people in space
9. present or found everywhere, often so common that it is difficult to avoid
10. an official who makes decisions and ensures that the rules are followed in certain sports
11. a small object with feathers used in badminton that players hit across the net
13. ... gears means to change approach, speed, or strategy in response to a new situation
14. .... the rules is to break or fail to follow the official regulations of a sport or activity
15. to have a strong ambition or desire to achieve something in the future
16. ... for is to feel very excited and enthusiastic about something that is going to happen
17. ... to do sth means unwilling or hesitant to do something because of doubt, fear, or lack of enthusiasm
19. a controlled movement where something moves back and forth, especially when hitting a ball
23. A continuous, unbroken exchange of shots between players in racket sports (like tennis) before a point is won