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Training, play and competition

Verbs for training, competing and playing sports.

A2B1B2C110 words · 3 examples each
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Found: 10 words

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score

verb · 3 examples
  1. Both teams can score from this position.
  2. She hopes to score in the next match.
  3. Players score points by reaching the target.

train

verb · 3 examples
  1. We train twice a week.
  2. The swimmers train before school.
  3. She plans to train for the race.

coach

verb · 3 examples
  1. She will coach the junior team.
  2. They asked him to coach the swimmers.
  3. I would like to coach basketball one day.

challenge

verb · 3 examples
  1. I will challenge you to a game of chess.
  2. They plan to challenge the neighboring team.
  3. You can challenge another player after the lesson.

defeat

verb · 3 examples
  1. Our team hopes to defeat the champions.
  2. It is hard to defeat such an experienced player.
  3. They must defeat their rivals to reach the final.

bat

verb · 3 examples
  1. She will bat first in the next inning.
  2. The players take turns to bat.
  3. You need a helmet when you bat.

bet

verb · 3 examples
  1. I never bet money on sports.
  2. They used to bet small amounts on the race.
  3. You could lose money if you bet.

target

verb · 3 examples
  1. Players target the far corner of the goal.
  2. The team will target a place in the final.
  3. We target a faster finish in each practice.

tackle

verb · 3 examples
  1. Defenders tackle opponents to regain the ball.
  2. You must learn to tackle safely.
  3. The player moved closer to tackle the attacker.

strike

verb · 3 examples
  1. Use the racket to strike the ball.
  2. She can strike the ball accurately.
  3. The players strike the shuttle across the net.

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