Explore our easy-to-understand guide on sports and exercise actions. Learn the meanings and see examples of actions like walking, running, jumping with meanings and how to use in a sentence

Sport and exercise actions in English

 

  1. Walk: To move at a regular pace by lifting and setting down each foot in turn.

    • Example: "Every morning, I walk my dog around the park."
  2. Run: To move at a speed faster than a walk, never having both feet on the ground at the same time.

    • Example: "She likes to run marathons for charity."
  3. Stretch: To extend one's limbs or body to its full length.

    • Example: "It's important to stretch before you start your workout."
  4. Jump: To push oneself off a surface and into the air by using the muscles in one's legs and feet.

    • Example: "The athlete can jump really high to score a basket."
  5. Bounce: To move up and down repeatedly.

    • Example: "The children love to bounce on the trampoline."
  6. Kneel: To be in or move into a position where one or both knees are on the ground.

    • Example: "He had to kneel to tie his shoelaces."
  7. Bend: To shape something straight into a curve or angle.

    • Example: "You need to bend your knees while doing a squat."
  8. Sit: To rest with the body supported by the buttocks or thighs.

    • Example: "After the hike, we decided to sit by the lake and relax."
  9. Lie Down: To put oneself in a horizontal position.

    • Example: "After the game, he needed to lie down and rest."
  10. Serve: In sports like tennis, to start a point by hitting the ball.

    • Example: "It's your turn to serve in the tennis match."
  11. Ride: To sit on and control the movement of an animal or vehicle.

    • Example: "She loves to ride her bicycle through the countryside."
  12. Kick: To strike or propel forcibly with the foot.

    • Example: "The player managed to kick the ball into the goal."
  13. Hop: To jump a short distance or to a different position.

    • Example: "The children like to hop over the stones in the garden."
  14. Skip: To move along lightly, stepping from one foot to the other with a hop or bounce.

    • Example: "She likes to skip rope during her workout."
  15. Pass: To move or transfer something to another person or place.

    • Example: "In basketball, it's important to pass the ball effectively."
  16. Throw: To propel something with force through the air by a movement of the arm and hand.

    • Example: "He can throw a baseball really far."
  17. Hit: To come into contact with something with force.

    • Example: "In baseball, the batter tries to hit the ball."
  18. Catch: To capture or take hold of something moving through the air.

    • Example: "The goalkeeper managed to catch the ball."
  19. Shoot: To kick, hit, or throw a ball or puck forcefully towards the goal in sports.

    • Example: "He's going to shoot for the basket now."
  20. Dribble: To control and move a ball or puck along with short taps or bounces.

    • Example: "In soccer, players often dribble the ball down the field."

These actions are fundamental in various sports and exercises, and understanding them can enhance your ability to describe different physical activities.



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