Sport & Leisure: Do vs Play vs Go
Spanish speakers over use “Practice”, because it’s similar to the Spanish verb practicar, which they use in conjunction with sports. Practice in english is equivalent to train (Entrenar).
As a vague rule if a ball is involved it’s play (except bowling),
iI there is a direction of traveling it’s go.
Martial arts and combat sports are all “do”.
| Do | Play | Go |
| Do aerobics | Play badminton | Go bowling |
| Do athletics | Play baseball | Go climbing |
| Do ballet | Play basketball | Go cycling |
| Do gymnastics | Play cricket | Go dancing |
| Do judo | Play darts | Go jogging |
| Do karate | Play chess | Go riding |
| Do taekwondo | Play golf | Go running |
| Do yoga | Play rugby | Go skateboarding |
| Do wrestling | Play tennis | Go skiing |