shinty
Highland stick sport
Shinty is a Scottish sport resembling field hockey, played with curved sticks and a small ball.
Teams of twelve compete on grass, with goals at each end.
The game is fast and physical, with deep roots in Highland culture.
The village shinty match drew crowds from miles around.
Game between opponents
- hailIcy precipitation pellets
- goalDesired end result
- refereeSports rule enforcer
- throw-upEjected stomach contents
bye · corner · penalty · keeper · full-back · half-back · shy · offside
Spherical plaything or gala
- helmetProtective head covering
- mouthguardProtective dental insert
- bossWorkplace superior
- hurlThrow with great force
grip · tape · gloves · cleats · jersey · shorts · socks · dubbin
Northern British nation
Creation or arrangement
- defenseProtection against harm
- attackAggressive act against another
- markingIndicating with symbols
- positioningArranging in specific locations
set-pieces · counterattack · passing · clearing · pressing · tactics · playbook · coaching
Rate of motion
- agilityQuickness and ease
- enduranceSustained effort capacity
- strikingNoticeably impressive
- runningSwift foot travel
tackling · dribbling · blocking · fitness · coordination · stamina · physicality · conditioning
Joint intellectual work
- communicationExchanging ideas or information
- camaraderieGoodwill among companions
- clubOrganization with membership
- squadSmall working group
captain · substitutes · partnership · coordination · support · unity · solidarity · trust
match
Game between opponents
throw-up · bye · corner · penalty · keeper · full-back · half-back · shy · offside · foul
ball
Spherical plaything or gala
- helmetProtective head covering
- mouthguardProtective dental insert
- bossWorkplace superior
hurl · grip · tape · gloves · cleats · jersey · shorts · socks · dubbin · hurley
Scotland
Northern British nation
formation
Creation or arrangement
positioning · set-pieces · counterattack · passing · clearing · pressing · tactics · playbook · coaching · drills
speed
Rate of motion
running · tackling · dribbling · blocking · fitness · coordination · stamina · physicality · conditioning · swinging
collaboration
Joint intellectual work
- communicationExchanging ideas or information
- camaraderieGoodwill among companions
- clubOrganization with membership
squad · captain · substitutes · partnership · coordination · support · unity · solidarity · trust · collective
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