Real life sports vocabulary 3

In basketball, there are three positions: center, guard, and ..........
winger
goalie
quarterback
forward

In American football, the primary pass catchers are called ..........
wide receivers
tight ends
backs
blockers

In soccer, the only player who can legally touch the ball with the hands is the ..........
forward
striker
goalkeeper
midfielder

In baseball, the defensive player between second base and third base is the ..........
left fielder
shortstop
pitcher
catcher

In soccer, basketball, and hockey, players ......... and try to score points.
shoot
throw
kick
hurl

In football, a play begins when the ......... hikes the ball to the quarterback.
safety
linebacker
tight end
center

In baseball, the player who wears a mask to protect his face is called the ..........
pitcher
shortstop
catcher
outfielder

In tennis, a player puts the ball in play by ......... it to his opponent with his racket.
throwing
serving
punching
dribbling

Another name for a soccer player who plays primarily defense is a ..........
halfback
midback
fullback
quarterback

A baseball player who substitutes for a batter is called a ..........
pinch hitter
clutch hitter
new hitter
sub hitter