Sports - past progressive

Verb do something special for an important event
were celebrating
The hockey players were celebrating their Stanley Cup win with a traditional champagne bath for their coach.
Verb rest or move slowly on the surface of a liquid
was floating
See how I was floating and reading in the Dead Sea. It's so salty that you actually cannot sink!
Verb to move your hand so it touches someone forcefully
hit
I can't believe how hard he hit the guy in the face.
Verb to move a boat through the water using a short pole with a flat blade at one or both ends
were paddling
We were paddling like crazy to win the race.
Verb happen
was taking place
Did you know a beach volleyball tournament was taking place today?