An Illustrated Guide To Links Lingo: How To Speak Sports

How to Speak Golf: An Illustrated Guide to Links Lingo (HOW TO SPEAK SPORTS)

by Sally Cook

4.7 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	7457 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	128 pages

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Sports are a global language, but the jargon can be confusing if you're not a native speaker. This illustrated guide will help you learn the basics of links lingo, so you can follow the action and sound like a pro.

Golf

Golf is a game of precision and patience. Here are some of the most common terms you'll hear on the golf course:

• Birdie: A score of one under par on a hole.
• Bogey: A score of one over par on a hole.
• Eagle: A score of two under par on a hole.
• Fairway: The short grass area between the tee box and the green.
• Green: The putting surface, where the hole is located.
• Hazard: An obstacle on the course, such as a water hazard or a bunker.
• Par: The number of strokes a good golfer is expected to take on a hole.
• Tee box: The starting point of a hole.

Tennis

Tennis is a fast-paced and exciting sport. Here are some of the most common terms you'll hear on the tennis court:

• Ace: A serve that is not returned by the opponent.
• Backhand: A shot hit with the back of the hand facing the net.
• Baseline: The line at the back of the court.
• Break point: A point where the server is one point away from losing their serve.
• Deuce: A score of 40-40.
• Forehand: A shot hit with the front of the hand facing the net.
• Lob: A high shot that clears the opponent's head.
• Net: The mesh barrier that divides the court.
• Rally: A series of shots hit back and forth between two players.
• Serve: The first shot of a point.
• Volley: A shot hit before the ball bounces.

Basketball

Basketball is a fast-paced and physical sport. Here are some of the most common terms you'll hear on the basketball court:

• Assist: A pass that leads to a basket.
• Block: A defensive play where a player prevents the opponent from scoring.
• Dribble: Bouncing the ball while moving.
• Dunk: A shot where the player jumps and puts the ball through the hoop with one hand.
• Fast break: A quick offensive play where the team gets the ball down the court and scores before the defense can set up.
• Foul: A violation of the rules that results in free throws for the opposing team.
• Free throw: A shot taken from the free throw line after a foul is called.
• Jump ball: A start of play where the referee tosses the ball up between two players.
• Layup: A shot taken close to the basket.
• Rebound: A ball that misses the basket and is grabbed by a player.
• Three-pointer: A shot taken from behind the three-point line.

Football

Football is a popular sport around the world. Here are some of the most common terms you'll hear on the football field:

• Blitz: A defensive play where all or most of the defenders rush the quarterback.
• End zone: The area at the end of the field where touchdowns are scored.
• Field goal: A kick through the goalposts that is worth three points.
• Fumble: When a player loses control of the ball.
• Hail Mary: A long pass thrown as a last-ditch effort to score.
• Interception: When a defender catches a pass intended for the offense.
• Kickoff: The first play of the game, where one team kicks the ball to the other team.
• Line of scrimmage: The line where the ball is placed before each play.
• Pass: When the quarterback throws the ball to a receiver.
• Punt: A kick that is used to give the ball to the other team.
• Sack: When a defender tackles the quarterback behind the line of scrimmage.
• Touchdown: When a player carries the ball into the end zone or catches a pass in the end zone.

Baseball

Baseball is a classic American sport. Here are some of the most common terms you'll hear at the ballpark:

• Ball: A pitch that is not in the strike zone.
• Base: One of the four bases that runners must touch in order to score.
• Batter: The player who is hitting the ball.
• Double: A hit where the batter reaches second base.
• Grand slam: A home run with the bases loaded.
• Home run: A hit where the batter hits the ball over the fence.
• Inning: A half of a game, where each team bats once.
• Out: When a batter is retired.
• Pitch: When the pitcher throws the ball to the batter.
• Strike: A pitch that is in the strike zone and not hit by the batter.
• Walk: When the pitcher throws four balls to the batter.

Hockey

Hockey is a fast-paced and exciting winter sport. Here are some of the most common terms you'll hear at the hockey rink:

• Assist: A pass that leads to a goal.
• Blue line: The line that divides the offensive zone from the defensive zone.
• Face-off: When two players drop the puck and try to gain possession.
• Goal: When the puck goes into the net.
• Hat trick: When a player scores three goals in a game.
• Penalty shot: A shot awarded to a player who is fouled on a breakaway.
• Power play: When one team has more players on the ice than the other team.
• Puck: The object that is used in the game.

How to Speak Golf: An Illustrated Guide to Links Lingo (HOW TO SPEAK SPORTS)

by Sally Cook

4.7 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	7457 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	128 pages

FREE