SPORTS VOCABULARY

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Across
  1. 2. Sports such as running, jumping, and throwing events.
  2. 4. Protective equipment worn on the head.
  3. 9. To take part in a contest or sports event.
  4. 11. The ability to continue exercising for a long time.
  5. 13. A heavy bag used for boxing practice.
  6. 17. A small object that is blown to start or stop a game.
  7. 19. A competition involving several teams or players.
  8. 20. One of the upright parts of a soccer goal.
  9. 21. Equipment used to hit the ball in tennis or squash.
  10. 22. The person who makes sure players follow the rules.
  11. 25. A sport involving exercises on bars, beams, or mats.
  12. 27. The sport of shooting arrows at a target.
  13. 29. A person who looks after grass on sports grounds or golf courses.
  14. 30. The area where sports such as soccer are played.
Down
  1. 1. An important competition to decide the best team or athlete.
  2. 2. A person who regularly takes part in sports competitions.
  3. 3. A circular area with marked lanes used for running races.
  4. 5. To stop an opponent by trying to take the ball away.
  5. 6. A large sports venue with seats for spectators.
  6. 7. An indoor racket sport played against a wall.
  7. 8. The person or team you compete against.
  8. 10. To move a ball forward with small kicks or bounces.
  9. 12. A person who trains and guides athletes or teams.
  10. 14. A playing area used for sports such as tennis or basketball.
  11. 15. [two words] Protective equipment worn in the mouth during contact sports.
  12. 16. A building with sports equipment where people exercise and train.
  13. 18. To get points in a game or match.
  14. 19. A member of the same team as you.
  15. 23. A team sport played with an oval ball.
  16. 24. Protective glasses worn in sports such as swimming or skiing.
  17. 26. [two words] Protective equipment worn on the lower legs in soccer.
  18. 28. An area used for ice hockey or ice skating.