Cool Sports!

Capoeira

Capoeira is a very popular sport in Brazil. It's a combination of dance, acrobatics and martial arts. In capoeira, everyone sings or plays music in a big circle. Then people take turns dancing together in pairs.

 

Ultimate

Ultimate is a team sport from the USA. It's similar to football, but you play it with a plastic disc. It's a fast sport because the players have only got ten seconds to throw the disc. People sometimes play this sport indoors.

 

Sepak takraw

Sepak takraw is a popular team sport in many parts of Asia. It's a combination of volleyball and football. The players hit a small ball over a net. They can use their heads, legs and feet, but they can't use their hands.

It's important to be safe when you do sport:

1. Protect yourself. Wear the right protective equipment.
2. Warm up first. Do some easy exercises to get started.
3. Drink water. Your body needs water. It keeps you cool.
4. Be careful. Play in safe areas. Don't play in the street.

Level: Beginner

Book: Switch 1

Year: 2010