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Hubby-wife or Campfire : In beach volleyball, when a serve drops between two players because the players don't decide in time who will pass it; Jet Nai Heed : The act of intentionally blocking a spike from the opposing team; Jungleball or Barbecue ball or Picnic ball : A volleyball game played by inexperienced players with little ball control
Special sports equipment, is the equipment usually worn by the athletes according to their needs or desires. Special equipment in sports branches: Cycling: Cycling jersey: a sleeved jersey covering the upper torso. Bib shorts: the shorts worn by cyclists which come with pads for added comfort. Socks: typically mid-length socks.
Towel volleyball: towel volleyball is a popular form of outdoor entertainment. The game takes place in a volleyball court, and players work in pairs, holding towels in their hands and attempting to throw the ball into the opponent's field. This version can also be played with blankets held by four people. There are several variations. [54]
In an ordinary English clause, the subject is normally the same as the topic/theme (example 1), even in the passive voice (where the subject is a patient, not an agent: example 2): The dog bit the little girl. The little girl was bitten by the dog. These clauses have different topics: the first is about the dog, and the second about the little ...
While generally female players of indoor volleyball wear T-shirt and shorts, in this image taken during 2004 Athens Olympics, the Greek team is wearing leotards. On the other hand, sportswear should be loose enough to restrict movement. Some sports have specific uniform requirements, for example the keikogi used in karate. Various physically ...
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The following is a list of phrases from sports that have become idioms (slang or otherwise) in English. They have evolved usages and meanings independent of sports and are often used by those with little knowledge of these games. The sport from which each phrase originates has been included immediately after the phrase.
British English meanings Meanings common to British and American English American English meanings pacifier something or somebody that brings peace rubber teat for babies (UK: dummy) paddle a walk through shallow water, especially at the seaside (US approx. wade, also UK usage) [48] an oar used to propel a canoe, kayak or a small boat