Sports Techniques

verb to move or revolve around something

adjective describing something that is in the shape of a circle or is moving in a circular motion

• The airplane was circling the airport waiting for clearance to land.
• The hawk was circling overhead, probably looking for food.
• The students were circling around the new student, eager to make friends.
• Thoughts of doubt and uncertainty kept circling in her mind.

noun a woman's small handbag without handles or a strap

verb to grip or hold tightly

• She tightly held onto the clutches of her handbag as she walked through the crowded street.
• She was so nervous that she was practically in the clutches of her anxiety.
• I can't believe he fell for her clutches, he's in for trouble now.
• The company is in the clutches of bankruptcy and needs to find a way out.

noun the skillful movement of the feet, especially in dancing or athletics

• The dancer's impeccable footwork was a testament to years of rigorous training.
• I need to work on my footwork if I want to keep up with the other players on the court.
• His footwork on the dance floor was on point last night.
• In order to navigate the complex political landscape, one must have precise footwork.

noun a group of people or resources organized for a particular purpose

verb to compel or drive (someone) to do something

• The military forces were deployed to the border to maintain peace.
• The police forces are cracking down on illegal activities in the neighborhood.
• The gang forces are causing trouble in the area.
• The forces of nature can be unpredictable and powerful.

verb to look quickly at something

adjective referring to a quick or brief look or glance

• She caught him glancing at his watch during the meeting.
• I saw you glancing at your phone while we were talking.
• Stop glancing around and focus on the task at hand.
• The sun was glancing off the water, creating a beautiful shimmering effect.

adjective Describing an action or position where the head is foremost

adverb In a manner with the head in front

• The diver entered the water headfirst to execute a perfect dive.
• I accidentally tripped and fell headfirst into the pool.
• He jumped off the diving board headfirst like a boss.
• She dove headfirst into her new project, eager to make a difference.

noun a cell or compartment in a prison or jail

verb to keep or detain

• Please hold the door open for the next person entering the building.
• Can you hold my bag while I tie my shoe?
• I'll hold onto that for you until you need it back.
• She held onto her anger for years before finally letting it go.

noun a short jump

verb to move quickly or suddenly

• The rabbit made a quick hop across the field.
• Let's hop over to the store and grab some snacks.
• I'll just hop on over to your place later.
• She had to hop through a series of obstacles to reach her goal.

noun a part of the body connecting the head to the rest of the body

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• The doctor examined her neck for any signs of injury.
• I always wear a scarf to keep my neck warm in the winter.
• I can't believe he got a tattoo on his neck, that's so bold!
• She felt the weight of the world on her neck as she struggled with her responsibilities.

verb to turn on or as if on a pivot; to change direction or course abruptly

• The company is pivoting its business model to focus more on e-commerce.
• We're pivoting our strategy to target a different demographic.
• I heard they're pivoting to a whole new product line.
• Sometimes in life, you have to be open to pivoting your plans when unexpected opportunities arise.

noun a sudden, sharp cracking sound or movement

verb to make a sudden, sharp cracking sound or movement

• The photographer captured the perfect moment with a quick snap of the camera.
• I'll just snap a quick picture and send it to you.
• She looked so good in that outfit, it was a snap to get her number.
• The tension in the room was so thick, you could feel it snap like a rubber band.

verb to toss or propel something over a distance

preposition to abandon or betray someone or something

• The company decided to throw over their current supplier and go with a new vendor.
• I think we should just throw over this whole project and start fresh.
• Let's just throw over this whole situation and bounce.
• Sometimes you have to throw over old habits in order to make positive changes in your life.

adjective done in a secretive or dishonest way

adverb in a secretive or dishonest manner

• The underhand tactics used by the competitor were quickly exposed by the regulatory authorities.
• I don't trust him because he always seems to have some underhand scheme up his sleeve.
• I heard she's been up to some underhand stuff behind everyone's back.
• His underhand compliments were actually meant to insult her.

noun a line or course that moves back and forth to form a series of sharp angles

adjective having a zigzag pattern or movement

• The hiker carefully navigated the zigzag path up the mountain.
• The road to the beach is a crazy zigzag of twists and turns.
• I zigzagged through the crowded mall to find the store I was looking for.
• Her thoughts were all over the place, zigzagging from one idea to the next.

noun A cricket shot where the batsman plays the ball over their own head towards the leg side, made famous by Sri Lankan cricketer Tillakaratne Dilshan

• The batsman attempted a dilscoop to hit the ball over the wicketkeeper's head.
• He pulled off a dilscoop shot to surprise the bowler.
• That dilscoop was pure genius!
• Using the dilscoop technique, she managed to outsmart her opponents in the game.