Sports Verbs Challenge

What is the verb used in basketball when a player throws the ball into the hoop?

• throw

• pass

• dribble

• shoot

In soccer, what is the verb for when a player kicks the ball towards the goal?

• kick

• dribble

• shoot

• pass

Which verb is used in tennis when a player hits the ball over the net?

• slam

• serve

• smash

• hit

What is the verb for when a swimmer moves through the water using their arms and legs?

• swim

• walk

• fly

• crawl

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

In baseball, what is the verb for when a pitcher throws the ball to the batter?

• pitch

• catch

• hit

• throw

Which verb is used in track and field when a runner moves their legs quickly to go faster?

• sprint

• walk

• crawl

• jog

What is the verb for when a gymnast rotates their body around a bar?

• swing

• jump

• twist

• flip

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

In volleyball, what is the verb for when a player hits the ball over the net?

• spike

• hit

• serve

• block