Sports Fields and Areas: English Vocabulary List

a field painted with parallel lines in which American football is played

"They play on the gridiron."

"The football players ran onto the gridiron as the crowd roared with excitement and anticipation."

a gentle and easy ski slope, typically used by beginners

"The beginner practices on the bunny slope."

"The beginner skier practiced on the bunny slope before attempting more difficult runs."

the area on a mountain or hill where people are allowed to ski

"The ski slope is covered with artificial snow."

"The ski slope was covered with artificial snow because natural snowfall was insufficient."

a designated bench or area where baseball players and coaches sit during a game when they are not actively playing, typically located near the diamond

"The players sit in the dugout when not batting."

"The manager watched from the dugout as his team scored the winning run in the ninth inning."

a designated area beyond the outfield where relief pitchers warm up before entering a game

"The pitcher went to bullpen."

"The manager sent a message to the bullpen to get the closer ready for the ninth inning."

an area located next to the playing area in sports like basketball or tennis, offering a close view of the game

"Courtside seats cost thousands of dollars."

"Courtside seats at the tennis match were so close that fans could hear the players grunt."

a marked trail or slope for skiing, ranging in difficulty from beginner to advanced

"The black diamond ski run is very steep."

"The black diamond ski run was steep and narrow requiring expert level ability to navigate safely."

the course between the tee and the green that is well-maintained for easier play

"The golfer's drive lands in the fairway."

"His tee shot landed perfectly in the center of the fairway with no obstacles to the green."

a type of golf course located near the sea

"The links course has no trees."

"The old links course was built on sandy coastal land with few trees and many bunkers."

a small area near the hole where golfers practice their short, precise shots

"The putting green has a gentle slope."

"She practiced her short game for hours on the putting green before the tournament began."

a tennis court surfaced with crushed brick or clay

"The French Open is played on clay courts."

"The French Open was played on red clay courts where the ball bounced slower and higher."

the area directly next to the boxing or wrestling ring where spectators, officials, coaches, and support staff sit during the match

"The ringside seats are closest to the boxing ring."

"The ringside seats were splattered with sweat from the boxing match's intense action."

a seat close to the ring where spectators have a clear view of the wrestling or boxing match

"The ringside seat gives a clear view of the action."

"The celebrity watched the heavyweight championship fight from a luxurious ringside seat."

a tennis court made of concrete or asphalt, offering a fast playing surface

"The US Open is played on hard courts."

"The Australian Open was played on hard courts which produced a fast consistent bounce."

small enclosed area or field where horses are kept, exercised, or prepared before a race

"The horse walks in the paddock before the race."

"Horse owners gathered in the paddock to watch their animals parade before the race."

the area where the outfielders play to catch fly balls and field hits

"The outfield grass is longer than the infield."

"The outfield grass was cut longer than the infield to slow down ground balls."

the area within the diamond-shaped boundaries formed by the four bases, where the infielders play

"The infield dirt is raked between innings."

"The infield dirt was raked smooth between innings to maintain a consistent playing surface."

the specific area on the court from which a player must serve in sports like badminton and tennis

"The serve must land in the service court."

"The server aimed his serve deep into the opponent's service court to push them back."

an artificial surface designed to simulate the experience of skiing without the need for snow

"The dry ski slope uses a brush-like surface."

"The dry ski slope was made of brush like plastic bristles for year round practice."

the area at each end of the field where players score touchdowns

"The wide receiver catches the ball in the end zone."

"The wide receiver caught the touchdown pass with both feet inside the end zone."

(ice hockey) the area between the two blue lines on the rink where neither team has possession advantage

"The puck must cross the neutral zone before an offside call."

"The puck had to be carried across the neutral zone before the team could enter the attacking zone."

the designated mark from which penalty kicks are taken

"The penalty spot is twelve yards from the goal."

"The striker placed the ball on the penalty spot and waited for the referee's whistle."

an area shaped like a rectangle that is made for playing tennis

"The tennis court is resurfaced every five years."

"The tennis court was resurfaced with new acrylic paint and fresh white lines."

a rectangular playing surface with baskets or hoops at each end, used for playing the sport of basketball

"The basketball court has a three-point line."

"The basketball court had a three point line painted nineteen feet nine inches from the basket."

a designated rectangular area with specific markings where the game of badminton is played

"The badminton court has a lower net than tennis."

"The badminton court was marked with narrower boundaries for singles and wider for doubles matches."

the central area of an ice hockey rink, typically marked by a red line

"The faceoff takes place at center ice."

"The two referees dropped the puck at center ice to start each period of the hockey game."

the designated area on the ground where skydivers land after their parachute descent

"The skydiver aims for the drop zone."

"The skydiver aimed for the landing target in the center of the drop zone."

the area surrounding a swimming pool where spectators or swimmers relax or watch activities

"The lifeguard sits poolside."

"She relaxed on a lounge chair poolside while her children splashed in the shallow end."

the rectangular area in front of the goal where goal kicks are taken and certain rules apply to player positioning during corner kicks

"The goal area is six yards from the goal line."

"The goalkeeper controlled the ball within the goal area before distributing it to a defender."

the center point of the American football field, marking the midway point between each team's end zone

"The kickoff is from the fifty-yard line."

"The marching band performed a complex formation at the fifty yard line during halftime."

the area of the volleyball court where a team's setter is not positioned

"The weak side was open."

"The opposing team exploited the weak side of the court by serving the ball to the less experienced player."

a track or course specifically designed and used for racing events, such as automobile races or horse races

"The raceway hosts stock car races."

"The cars sped around the oval raceway reaching speeds over two hundred miles per hour."

(cricket) the half of the field behind the batsman's legs, toward the left from the batsman's viewpoint for a right-handed batsman

"The batsman hits the ball to the leg side."

"The batsman flicked the ball to the leg side for an easy single run."

the ring or arena used in sumo wrestling matches

"The sumo wrestler steps outside the dahyo."

"The sumo wrestler stomped his feet on the dahyo ring before the match began."

a special surface for athletes to run on, which is made of a rubbery material

"The running track is 400 meters per lap."

"The rubberized running track provided good traction and shock absorption for sprinters."

a type of racing road designed for high-speed car, motorcycle, or even bicycle events, typically oval-shaped with banked turns

"They raced on speedway."

"The motorcycles roared around the banked turns of the speedway at incredible velocities."