Object Control Skills: Master Throwing, Catching, and Kicking

Question 1

When catching a ball with two hands, what should you do?

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Keep your hands close together and bend your elbows.

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Keep your hands far apart and straighten your elbows.

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Use only one hand to catch the ball.

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Close your eyes and hope to catch the ball.

Question 2

To kick a ball the farthest, which part of your foot should you use?

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Laces on the front of your foot

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Inside of your foot

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Heel of your foot

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Toe of your foot

Question 3

Which of these activities does **NOT** need you to be good at controlling objects?

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Running

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Basketball

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Soccer

Question 4

You're playing catch with a friend when the ball rolls into the street. What's the safest way to get it back using your object control skills?

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Find a safe place to cross the street and get the ball.

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Run into the street to get the ball.

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Ask your friend to get the ball.

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Kick the ball back into the yard from the sidewalk.

Question 5

When catching a ball, why is eye-hand coordination important?

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It helps you follow the ball and move your hand to catch it.

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It helps you judge how far away the ball is.

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It helps you hold onto the ball tightly.

Question 6

When playing ball, how does spatial awareness help us control the ball better?

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It helps us know how far away the ball is and where it's going.

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It helps us stay balanced while running after the ball.

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It helps us see the ball more clearly.

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It helps us remember where we left the ball.

Question 7

Which is NOT a safe thing to do when playing games with balls and toys?

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Run around while holding balls or toys.

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Use balls and toys that are the right size for you.

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Watch the ball or toy you are playing with.

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Look around to see who is near you.

Question 8

In a game of catch, how does a faster reaction time help you catch the ball?

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You can get your body ready to catch the ball.

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You can run faster to catch the ball.

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You can guess where the ball will land.

Question 9

How do gross motor skills help us control objects during physical activities?

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They give us control over our bodies and movements, helping us interact with objects better.

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They only make our muscles stronger and don't affect how we handle objects.

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They are only useful for big movements, not for handling objects precisely.

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They can actually make it harder to control objects because they make our movements too big.

Question 10

How does hand-eye coordination help us control objects in sports and games?

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It helps us focus on the object and move our hands accurately.

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It helps us keep our balance while moving.

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It makes us run faster.

Question 11

When the ball comes at you unexpectedly, what should you do to adjust your catching or throwing?

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Keep your eyes on the ball and move your body to make a bigger target.

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Close your eyes and swing your arms.

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Stand still and wait for the ball.

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Run away from the ball.

Question 12

Why is it challenging to control a moving ball, and what can we do to improve our skills?

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It's tricky because the ball moves quickly and changes direction. We can improve by practicing regularly.

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It's not because the ball is too heavy. Using a lighter ball won't help.

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It's not because the ball is too big. Using a smaller ball won't make a difference.

Question 13

When kicking a ball, which body part, besides your foot, helps you aim accurately?

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Eyes

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Arms

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Shoes

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Height

Question 14

You're playing a game where you have to throw a beanbag into a target that's higher than you. How should you change your throw?

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Aim the beanbag higher by lifting your arm.

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Throw the beanbag harder.

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Throw the beanbag softer.

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Throw the beanbag with your other hand.

Question 15

In basketball, how does spatial awareness help players handle the ball in crowded areas and move around other players?

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Spatial awareness helps players know where the ball and other players are, so they can move and control the ball better.

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Spatial awareness is not important for controlling the ball in basketball.

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Spatial awareness only helps players avoid running into other players.

Question 16

To prepare for playing catch, what should you do first?

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Stretch and warm up

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Run around the field

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Start playing right away

Question 17

How do our core muscles help us stay balanced and steady when we throw, catch, or kick?

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Core muscles help keep our spine straight.

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Core muscles help us move our arms and legs.

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Core muscles help us breathe.

Question 18

What does hand-eye coordination mean?

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Using your hands and eyes together

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Moving your body quickly

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Thinking clearly

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Working well with others

Question 19

Which of these activities needs the most spatial awareness?

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Playing soccer

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Running

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Jumping

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Drawing

Question 20

Which of these is NOT a rule of fair play?

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Try to win at all costs

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Be nice to your opponents

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Follow the rules

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Be a good sport

Question 21

Which part of your body do you use to catch a ball?

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Hands

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Feet

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Head

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Shoulders

Question 22

When throwing a ball, what part of your body should you push the ball with?

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Your shoulder

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Your hand

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Your elbow

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Your foot

Question 23

When you kick a soccer ball, which part of your foot should you use to hit the ball?

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The top of your foot

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Your heel

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Your toe

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The bottom of your foot

Question 24

When you're playing catch, what's a good safety rule to follow?

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Stay apart from others

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Always wear a hat

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Swing the bat like a sword

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Throw the ball as hard as you can

Question 25

What do we do when we want to stop a moving ball?

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Catch it

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Kick it

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Run away from it

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Jump over it

Question 26

What part of our body should we kick a ball with?

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Our feet

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Our hands

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Our head

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Our arms

Question 27

What should we do if we want to make a ball go higher?

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Throw it upwards

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Throw it gently

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Kick it hard

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Hold it tightly

Question 28

What is the best thing to do if a ball is coming towards you too quickly?

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Move your body to block it

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Run away

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Duck

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Catch it with one hand

Question 29

Which of these is an example of an overhand throw?

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Throwing a baseball

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Bowling a ball

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Kicking a soccer ball

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Hitting a tennis ball

Question 30

Which part of your body should you use to kick a ball?

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Foot

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Hand

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Head

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Shoulder

Question 31

When you are able to move your hands or feet together with your eyes, this is called:

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Hand-eye coordination

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Body control

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Gross motor skills

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Balance

Question 32

Which of these would be the best thing to use if you want to practice catching?

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A soft, squishy ball

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A heavy, wooden block

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A metal pipe

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A glass bottle

Question 33

What is a good way to improve your hand-eye coordination?

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Tossing and catching a ball

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Playing video games

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Drawing

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Reading a book

Question 34

What should you do if you drop a ball while trying to catch it?

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Try to catch it again

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Give up

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Get upset

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Blame someone else

Question 35

Which of these is NOT a skill we will learn in this unit about controlling objects?

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Running

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Throwing

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Catching

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Kicking

Question 36

What is the main reason we want to improve our hand-eye coordination?

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To control objects better

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To keep our balance

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To run faster

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To make us stronger

Question 37

Which of these is a safety rule to follow when throwing a ball?

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Face your partner

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Throw the ball over your head

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Aim at the person's head

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Use two hands

Question 38

How can we keep track of how well we're getting at controlling objects?

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Set goals and track our progress

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Ask the teacher

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Guess

Question 39

How can we make object control activities more engaging for all students?

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Play music during the activity

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Let students choose the activities

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Have students compete against each other

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Teach only basic skills

Question 40

What is the main purpose of gross motor skills in physical activities?

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To allow us to move our bodies in coordinated ways

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To help us think critically

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To improve our handwriting

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To increase our vocabulary

Question 41

Which of the following is a safety rule to remember when playing with balls?

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Never throw a ball at someone's head

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Always run after the ball if it goes into the street

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Keep your eyes closed when catching a ball

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Push your friends out of the way to get the ball

Question 42

What is the correct way to hold your hands when catching a ball with two hands?

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Hold your hands together in front of you, palms facing up

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Hold your hands apart, palms facing down

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Cross your arms in front of you

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Use only one hand

Question 43

Throwing an object forward through the air involves using your:

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Hands

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Feet

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Head

Question 44

When throwing, aim your throw towards the:

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Target you want to hit

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Ground

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Sky

Question 45

When kicking a ball, keep your:

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Eyes on the ball

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Head down

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Body stiff

Question 46

Agility helps you:

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Avoid obstacles while moving

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Bend and stretch easily

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Stand on one leg

Question 47

To improve your gross motor skills, the most helpful thing to do is:

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Play sports

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Read a book

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Watch TV

Question 48

Which of the following is NOT a fundamental object control skill we are learning in this unit?

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Jumping

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Throwing

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Catching

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Kicking

Question 49

Which of these activities requires you to be aware of the space around you?

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Playing catch with a friend

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Running in a straight line

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Jumping up and down

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Doing push-ups

Question 50

When catching a ball, what should you use?

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Your open palms facing up

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Your fingertips

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Your elbows

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Your feet

Question 51

Which of the following is a skill that helps you control objects?

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Object Control

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Painting

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Reading

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Science

Question 52

When catching a ball, what should you do with your hands?

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Make them soft and put your thumbs together

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Hold them hard and spread your thumbs apart

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Use only one hand with your palm facing up

Question 53

How can you get better at catching and throwing?

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Practice!

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