Comprehensive Sports and Martial Arts Review

A comprehensive collection of vocabulary flashcards covering the rules, equipment, and terminology for Arnis, Beach Volleyball, Lawn Tennis, Archery, Chess, Athletics, Sepak Takraw, Badminton, Taekwondo, and Table Tennis based on the provided lecture notes.

Arnis

The national martial art and sport of the Philippines, also known as Eskrima or Kali, which emphasizes weapon-based fighting and weaponless techniques.

Republic Act No. 9850

The legislative act passed in $2009$ that officially declared Arnis as the National Martial Art and Sport of the Philippines.

Padded Stick

Equipment used in competitive Arnis typically made of rattan encased in protective foam and a nylon cover, measuring approximately $60\,cm$ to $75\,cm$ in length.

Pugay

The traditional bow performed by Arnis players before and after a match as a sign of respect.

Deep Dish

A slang term in Beach Volleyball describing a very clean overhead set characterized by a slight pause.

Sky Ball

A high-arcing underhand serve in Beach Volleyball intended to utilize sun and wind to disadvantage the receiver.

Husband-and-Wife Foul

A communication error in Beach Volleyball where the ball lands between two teammates because both assumed the other would play it.

Poke Shot

Attacking the ball in Beach Volleyball using the knuckles to hit it over the net or into open space.

Rally Point System

A scoring method used in sports like Beach Volleyball, Sepak Takraw, and Badminton where a point is awarded on every single play regardless of who served.

Ace

In Lawn Tennis, a legal serve that the receiver fails to touch, resulting in an immediate point for the server.

Deuce

A score of $40-40$ in Lawn Tennis, after which a player must win two consecutive points to win the game.

Let

A serve in Lawn Tennis that touches the net but lands in the correct service box; it is replayed without penalty.

Foot Fault

A service violation in Lawn Tennis where the server's foot steps on the baseline before the racket contacts the ball.

Nock

The notch located at the rear end of an arrow that snaps onto the bowstring.

Anchor Point

A specific point on an archer's face, such as the chin or corner of the mouth, where the hand is held at full draw for consistency.

Dry Fire

The dangerous act of releasing a bowstring without an arrow, which can cause the bow to shatter.

Fletching

The feathers or plastic vanes on an arrow used to stabilize its flight.

Checkmate

The ultimate goal in Chess where the King is under threat of capture and has no legal move to escape.

Stalemate

A draw in Chess occurring when the player whose turn it is has no legal moves but their King is not in check.

En Passant

A special pawn capture in Chess that occurs immediately after an opponent's pawn moves two squares forward from its starting position.

Promotion

In Chess, the exchange of a pawn for any other piece (usually a Queen) once it reaches the opposite side of the board.

False Start

A violation in Athletics where a runner moves their feet or hands from the starting blocks or ground before the gun is fired.

Anchor (Relay)

The final runner in a relay team.

Bell Lap

A bell signal indicating the final lap of a long-distance race in Athletics.

Sector

The fan-shaped area on the field where a thrown implement must land for the attempt to be valid in Athletics throwing events.

Toe Board

A curved wooden block at the front of the Shot Put circle used to prevent the athlete from stepping out of the throwing area.

Tekong

The specific player in Sepak Takraw who stands in the service circle and serves the ball.

Regu

A team in Sepak Takraw consisting of three players.

Sunback Spike

A spectacular Sepak Takraw move similar to a bicycle kick in soccer, performed over the shoulder.

Shuttlecock

The feathered or nylon projectile used in Badminton, also known as a birdie, weighing between $4.74\,g$ and $5.50\,g$.

Smash

A powerful, steep overhead shot in Badminton aimed directly down into the opponent's court.

Dobok

The official uniform worn by Taekwondo practitioners, usually featuring a V-neck design.

Kam-jeom

A penalty or deduction point in Taekwondo awarded for prohibited acts like crossing the boundary line or hitting below the waist.

Hogu

The electronic trunk protector or padded vest used in Taekwondo to record points on the torso.

Loop

An offensive stroke in Table Tennis executed with heavy topspin.

Chop

A defensive stroke in Table Tennis where the player applies backspin to the ball.