24_typical_sports_english_speaking_countries
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turns, trying to hit a leather ball with
a wooden bat. After the ball is hit, the
player runs, stepping on bases, before he
returns to where he was when he hit the
ball, and scores a run (point) for his team.
If the other team touches him with the
ball, he is "out" and must leave the field
(until his next turn).
Successful baseball players from this
past season include: Barry Bonds of the
San Francisco Giants, Randy Johnson of
the Arizona Diamondbacks, and Pedro
Martinez of the Boston Red Sox.
James Branam (USA)
Great Britain
Football continues to be one of the most popular spectator sports today.
Teams such as Manchester United and Liverpool battle it out every
Saturday afternoon for the league title. Stars such as David Beckham and
Michael Owen play for England.
Amongst the minor sports, taekwondo is increasingly popular
and together with judo is an Olympic sport. In this fighting event,
competitors blend grace and agility with explosive power. They wear
protective helmets and body padding. The contest lasts for three rounds,
each of which lasts three minutes. Judges decide the winner according to
the number of technically correct kicks or blows to the head and body.
Rowing has become popular as a result of the British rower Steve
Redgrave achieving gold medals in the Olympics in every Olympic
year from 1984 to 2000. In boats designed for two, four or eight
people, rowers can reach speeds of up to 36km/h. Each year in March,
Cambridge and Oxford universities compete on the River Thames.
Nigel Haward (Great Britain)
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New Zealand
Ball-oriented sports are very popular in New Zealand. In winter,
Kiwis (New Zealanders) enjoy rugby and indoor netball. In summer,