Electronic sports

High school (ages 12+)
Sports & Games

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/electronic-sports

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the type of sport?Competitive video gaming
2. What are electronic sports (e-sports)?Electronic sports, or e-sports, are competitive video games where players and teams play to win prizes and fans watch them online. They are a global entertainment industry that uses digital worlds instead of physical arenas.
3. Why do e-sports need quick thinking and hand‑eye coordination?E-sports require fast decision‑making, strategy, and precise motor control. Players must react quickly to changing situations and coordinate with teammates to win.

Multiplayer Online Battle Arena (MOBA): A genre of strategy video games where two teams of players compete on a predefined battlefield.
Input lag: The delay between a player's action and when it is reflected on the screen.
Esports ecosystem: The interconnected network of players, teams, publishers, organizers, sponsors, media, and fans that support competitive gaming.