ESL Sports Vocabulary

What is the term for a person who watches a sports event?

• Player

• Coach

• Spectator

• Referee

Which word describes the action of hitting a ball with a bat?

• Kick

• Throw

• Catch

• Swing

In soccer, what is the term for when a player scores three goals in a single game?

• Double

• Triple

• Hat-trick

• Home run

What is the term for the person who leads a sports team?

• Captain

• Manager

• Referee

• Fan

Which of the following is NOT a piece of equipment used in tennis?

• Racket

• Net

• Helmet

• Ball

What is the term for a competition where athletes try to run the fastest?

• Marathon

• Sprint

• Relay

• Triathlon

In basketball, what is the term for successfully getting the ball through the hoop?

• Goal

• Touchdown

• Basket

• Strike

Which word refers to the area where a boxing match takes place?

• Field

• Court

• Ring

• Pitch

What is the term for a person who trains athletes?

• Coach

• Umpire

• Spectator

• Opponent

In baseball, what is the term for hitting the ball out of the park?

• Strike

• Foul

• Home run

• Touchdown