Team Sports Vocabulary

noun a person who tends the goal in various sports

• The goaltender made a spectacular save during the game.
• The goalie stopped the puck with an amazing save.
• The netminder blocked the shot with a killer stop.
• The goaltender acted as a brick wall, stopping every shot that came his way.

noun an activity involving physical exertion and skill in which an individual or team competes against another or others for entertainment

verb to engage in sports or physical activity

• Participating in a sport can improve both physical and mental health.
• I love playing sports with my friends on the weekends.
• Dude, let's go shoot some hoops and play some ball.
• Life is like a sport - you have to play strategically to win.

noun a group or set of three people or things

• The trio of researchers presented their findings at the academic conference.
• Let's grab a trio of drinks at the bar tonight.
• The trio of friends are always causing trouble together.
• The trio of colors in the painting created a harmonious effect.

noun a person who is responsible for maintaining or taking care of a substitute player in a sports team

• The sub keeper is responsible for maintaining accurate records of all subordinates within the department.
• Hey, have you met the new sub keeper in our team?
• The sub keeper is like the MVP of our squad, always keeping things in check.
• In a way, the sub keeper acts as the gatekeeper to the team's success, ensuring everything runs smoothly.