Sports Skills

verb Bouncing is the present participle form of the verb bounce, which means to spring back or rebound after hitting a surface.

• The bouncing ball followed a predictable trajectory based on the laws of physics.
• The kids were bouncing the ball back and forth in the playground.
• She was bouncing with excitement when she heard the news.
• Her heart was bouncing with joy as she received the good news.

noun a part of something that is designed to be held by your hand

verb to touch, hold, or move something with your hands

• She carefully grasped the handle of the teapot and poured the hot water into the cup.
• Can you please help me carry this box? It's too heavy for me to handle alone.
• I can handle the pressure, no problem.
• He knew he had to handle the situation delicately to avoid any conflict.

adjective skilled or competent in a particular activity or subject; proficient

• She is proficient in multiple programming languages.
• He's pretty proficient at playing the guitar.
• I heard she's a pro at that game, really proficient.
• Becoming proficient in public speaking is like mastering a new language.

noun great skill or ability in a particular field or activity

adjective virtuosic

• The pianist demonstrated incredible virtuosity during his performance at the concert hall.
• Wow, did you see that guitarist's virtuosity on stage last night? It was amazing!
• That rapper's virtuosity on the mic is off the charts!
• Her virtuosity in navigating difficult situations is truly impressive.

noun a person highly skilled in a particular art or field

adjective characterized by virtuosity

• The virtuoso pianist performed a flawless concerto at the prestigious concert hall.
• Did you see that virtuoso guitarist shred on stage last night?
• That dude is a virtuoso on the drums, he can play anything!
• She was a virtuoso at multitasking, able to juggle multiple tasks effortlessly.

noun a type of soccer kick involving a complex footwork technique

• The football player executed a perfect rabona to pass the ball to his teammate.
• Did you see that rabona move in the game last night? It was amazing!
• He pulled off a sick rabona to score a goal.
• Her speech was a rabona of words, weaving together different ideas seamlessly.