Sports Strategy Terms

verb to accompany or follow someone or something

adverb in a manner that is in accordance or agreement with something

• In order to achieve success, we must all go along with the new company policies.
• Hey, do you want to go along with me to the store later?
• I'm not sure if I want to go along with their plan, it seems risky.
• Sometimes in life, we just have to go along with the flow and see where it takes us.

verb An action word that shows the act of understanding something thoroughly or completely

adverb A word that describes how well or completely something is known

preposition A word that shows the relationship between 'knowing' and the directions 'backwards and forwards'

• He studied the report so thoroughly that he now knows it backwards and forwards.
• After watching the movie multiple times, she knows the lines backwards and forwards.
• I've listened to that song so many times, I know the lyrics backwards and forwards.
• Having grown up in the city, he knows the streets and shortcuts backwards and forwards.

noun a word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea

preposition a word that shows the relationship between a noun (or pronoun) and other words in a sentence

• Understanding the rules and strategies is the name of the game in chess.
• Knowing how to play is the name of the game when it comes to video games.
• Making connections and networking is the name of the game in the business world.
• Adapting to change quickly is the name of the game in today's fast-paced society.

noun the art of disposing armed forces in order of battle and of organizing operations, especially during contact with an enemy

• The military developed new tactics to counter the enemy's advances.
• She used some clever tactics to win the game.
• I don't like his sneaky tactics to get what he wants.
• In negotiations, sometimes you have to change tactics to get the best deal.

noun a small change made to something in order to correct or improve it

• The accountant made adjustments to the financial statements to ensure accuracy.
• I had to make some adjustments to my schedule to fit in the meeting.
• I made some last-minute adjustments to my outfit before heading out.
• Life is all about making adjustments and adapting to new situations.

noun A formation - a specific arrangement or configuration of elements

article A - used before a singular noun to indicate one of a class or type

• The geologist studied the rock layers to determine if they were formed in a formation.
• The soccer team practiced a new formation for the upcoming game.
• I saw a sick dance crew busting out some crazy formations at the competition.
• The company implemented a new marketing strategy that was like a formation of troops ready for battle.