sports verbs

2. stop something from moving forward (e.g., _____ a shot).
5. to fall because of something stopping your feet during a step. (e.g., he _____ped over the other player's foot).
6. to move something away by using your hands or body. (e.g., '_____ the other person away from the ball.')
9. aim and try to score (e.g., _____ a basketball).
10. bounce or control a ball with your hands or feet (e.g., _____ a basketball).
11. to let something fall or go down without holding it. (e.g., 'Be careful not to _____ the ball')
14. to not hit the goal or target (e.g., he _____ed the goal and got 0 points).
16. let go not hold something any longer
18. move smoothly along a surface (e.g., _____ into a base).
19. stop an opponent by grabbing them or sliding under them (e.g., _____ in football).
21. protect a goal or area (e.g., ______ the goal).
23. strike something with force (e.g., ___ a tennis ball).
25. to bring something closer by using your hands or arms. (e.g., '_____ the rope towards you.')
26. run at full speed for a short distance (e.g., _____ to the finish line).
28. use your hand to send something through the air (e.g., _____ a basketball).

1. to fall because of a loss of traction. (e.g., he _____ped on the wet floor).
3. grab or take hold of something in motion (e.g., _____ a baseball).
4. to break the rules of game (e.g., he _____ed the other player by hitting his arm).
7. turn around quickly (e.g., _____ in gymnastics).
8. practice to get better (e.g., _____ every day).
9. earn points in a game (e.g., _____ a goal).
10. jump into water or throw yourself to the ground or into the water (e.g., ____ into the pool).
12. send the ball to a teammate (e.g., _____ the soccer ball).
13. start play by sending the ball (e.g., _____ in tennis).
15. hit something with your foot (e.g., _____ a soccer ball).
17. extend your body before/after exercising (e.g., _____ before running).
20. raise something (e.g., _____ weights).
22. shout in support or encouragement (e.g., _____ for your team).
24. throw lightly (e.g., ____ a ball in softball).
25. hit with a closed fist (e.g., _____ in boxing).
27. move something in a curve (e.g., _____ a baseball bat).