BraveSpeaking: Sports Action Words

Verb to ride a bicycle

cycle
We love to get out of town and cycle in the fresh air on the country roads.

Verb move the ball forward with light touches of the feet

dribbling
This guy has fun dribbling his soccer ball down the road to school.

Verb to move your hand so it touches someone forcefully

hit
I can't believe how hard he hit the guy in the face.

Verb to hit someone or something with your foot

kicked
He kicked the ball away from the goal. No score this time!

Verb jump or spring a long way or to a great height

leaps
White leaps for the ball. Will she get control?

Verb to move a boat through the water using a short pole with a flat blade at one or both ends

were paddling
We were paddling like crazy to win the race.

Verb to throw, hit, or kick a ball or puck to a teammate

passed
He passed to me just inside the side line.

Phrase to perform athletic exercises in order to improve your health or physical fitness

work out
Work out with others and you'll find you push harder and exercise longer. Can you feel those muscles growing?