Mastering Manipulative Skills: Throwing, Catching, Kicking, and Dribbling

Question 1

To kick a stationary ball with the most power and accuracy, which foot should you use?

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Your stronger foot

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Your weaker foot

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Either foot, depending on your preference

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It doesn't matter which foot you use

Question 2

How does dribbling help players control the game?

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Move the ball quickly and unpredictably

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Create chances for teammates to get open

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Draw fouls from opponents

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Waste time when ahead

Question 3

When catching a ball, how should you stand to keep your balance?

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Keep your feet apart about as wide as your shoulders and bend your knees a little.

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Reach out with one hand while keeping the other behind you.

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Turn your body to the side and lean forward.

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Close your eyes and hope for the best.

Question 4

In soccer, why is it important to kick the ball with different amounts of force?

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To control how far and where the ball goes

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To make the ball go faster

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To only kick the ball far distances

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Kicking the ball with different force doesn't change how it flies

Question 5

When playing catch, what should we be careful of to avoid getting hurt?

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Running into something like a wall or fence

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Catching the ball with one hand

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Using a ball that's too heavy

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Playing in a new place

Question 6

When you throw a ball with more force, what will happen?

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It will travel farther.

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It will travel shorter.

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It will travel the same distance.

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It will not travel at all.

Question 7

How does hand-eye coordination help us hit a ball?

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It helps us follow the ball with our eyes and swing at the right time.

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It helps us see the ball clearly.

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It helps us hold the bat or racket tightly.

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Hand-eye coordination is not important for hitting a ball.

Question 8

While dribbling a ball, how do you change direction without losing control of it?

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Use the inside of your foot to gently push the ball in the new direction while keeping your eyes on it.

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Kick the ball in the new direction.

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Let go of the ball and run after it in the new direction.

Question 9

To throw a ball as far and accurately as possible, which body position is the most effective?

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Feet shoulder-width apart, knees slightly bent, body turned sideways

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Feet close together, knees straight, facing the target

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Feet crossed, knees extended, body leaning back

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Feet wide apart, knees deeply bent, body leaning forward

Question 10

When a ball is coming at you faster than usual, what should you do to catch it successfully?

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Move your hands back a bit before catching the ball.

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Keep your hands close together.

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Reach out as far as you can to catch the ball.

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Close your eyes and hope for the best.

Question 11

When throwing a ball, how does eye-hand coordination help you throw it accurately?

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It helps you see the target and judge the distance and direction.

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It makes your arm stronger.

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It makes the ball go faster.

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It helps you guess where the ball will land.

Question 12

To aim accurately when throwing a ball at a target, which technique should you use?

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Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, step forward with your non-throwing foot, and align your throwing arm with the target.

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Stand close to the target and throw with force.

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Hold the ball loosely and flick your wrist to release it.

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Use your non-throwing arm as a guide while looking at the target.

Question 13

Why is it essential to follow the proper sequence when practicing manipulative skills?

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It enables us to perform the skills more smoothly and accurately.

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It helps us perform the skills faster.

Question 14

To get better at manipulative skills, what's a good way to practice?

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Break it down into smaller steps.

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Do the same thing over and over.

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Only do the things you're good at.

Question 15

How does the surface you're dribbling on change the way you dribble and how the ball moves?

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A rough surface, like concrete, makes the ball go slower and harder to control.

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The surface doesn't matter.

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A slippery surface, like ice, makes the ball go faster and easier to dribble.

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The size of the ball doesn't matter.

Question 16

When dribbling, how can you save energy?

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Dribble with small, quick taps and keep the ball close to your feet.

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Dribble the ball high and hard.

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Keep your head down and watch the ball.

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Dribble with your weaker hand.

Question 17

How do flexibility and agility help us become better at manipulative skills? Give examples of how these qualities improve our performance in specific manipulative activities.

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Flexibility increases our range of motion, enabling more precise movements in activities like throwing.

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Agility enhances our reaction time, making it easier to catch objects in activities like catching.

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Flexibility and agility have no impact on manipulative skills.

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Flexibility and agility are not essential for developing manipulative skills.

Question 18

How do reaction time and anticipation help us perform better in manipulative skills during a game? Give examples.

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They help us react quickly and accurately to unexpected movements or changes in the game.

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They are only important in individual sports, not team sports.

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Reaction time is more important than anticipation in manipulative skills.

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They are not related to manipulative skills.

Question 19

How can things around us, like wind or rain, affect how well we can do manipulative skills? Can you give an example?

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Things around us can affect manipulative skills by changing how the object moves or how we hold it.

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Things around us don't affect how well we can do manipulative skills.

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Wind can only affect throwing skills, not catching or kicking skills.

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Rain always makes manipulative skills easier to do.

Question 20

In our manipulative skills unit, I've noticed that I'm getting better at throwing and catching. What term describes this improvement?

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Progress

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Going backwards

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Staying the same

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Getting worse

Question 21

In this unit, which of the following skills is NOT taught?

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Jumping

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Throwing

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Catching

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Dribbling

Question 22

Which part of the body should you use when throwing a ball to create power?

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Your arm, shoulder, and core

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Just your arm

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Your arm and shoulder

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Just your leg

Question 23

When kicking a ball, which part of your foot should you strike it with?

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Your instep

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Your toe

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Your heel

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The side of your foot

Question 24

When catching a ball, which part of your body should you use?

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Your hands

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Your feet

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Your elbows

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Your knees

Question 25

Which of these activities involves controlling a ball with your foot?

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Kicking

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Throwing

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Catching

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Dribbling

Question 26

When dribbling a basketball, what should you do with the ball?

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Bounce it gently off the ground

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Roll it along the floor

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Kick it around

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Throw it in the air

Question 27

Which of these objects is best for practicing hand-eye coordination?

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Ball

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Stick

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Book

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Cone

Question 28

What is the most important reason to develop manipulative skills?

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To improve your ability to do everyday activities

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To become a professional athlete

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To win competitions

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To make new friends

Question 29

Which of these activities is NOT a manipulative skill?

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Drawing a picture

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Throwing a frisbee

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Skipping rope

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Jumping on a trampoline

Question 30

When throwing a ball, how should you hold it?

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With your whole hand

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With your fingertips

Question 31

What is the best way to catch a ball?

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With your hands cupped

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With your palms facing each other

Question 32

What is the key to becoming accurate in manipulative skills?

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Repetition

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Speed

Question 33

To throw accurately, which part of your body controls the direction and movement of the object?

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Shoulder

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Head

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Elbow

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Foot

Question 34

Which of these skills involves keeping the ball on the ground while moving it forward?

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Dribbling

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Throwing

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Catching

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Kicking

Question 35

Which activity involves propelling an object forward primarily using your feet?

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Kicking

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Dribbling

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Throwing

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Catching

Question 36

What is the main difference between throwing and kicking?

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The body part used

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The object used

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The direction of movement

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The speed of release

Question 37

When kicking a soccer ball, what is the most important safety rule to follow?

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Aim away from others

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Wear appropriate shoes

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Keep your head down

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Use only one foot

Question 38

When catching a ball, what technique helps you hold onto it securely?

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Soft, relaxed hands

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Quick reflexes

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A strong grip

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Large, padded gloves

Question 39

In basketball, which skills involve handling the ball?

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Passing, dribbling, and shooting

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Running and jumping

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Blocking and rebounding

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Setting screens

Question 40

How do sports differ in the way they use manipulative skills?

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Different sports use different objects

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All sports use the same footwork

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The techniques used are exactly the same

Question 41

When dribbling past an opponent in a game, what's important to consider?

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The opponent's speed and distance

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The game score

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The ball's color

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The weather

Question 42

How do footwork and body positioning influence the effectiveness of your kicking techniques?

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They affect both the power and accuracy of your kick.

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They only impact the strength of your kick.

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They have no impact on kicking techniques.

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They only affect the accuracy of your kick.

Question 43

What is the correct way to dribble a basketball?

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Bounce the ball with one hand while running.

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Push the ball forward with both hands.

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Kick the ball forward with your foot.

Question 44

Before you start throwing and catching, what's the first thing you should do?

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Check that the area is safe and clear

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Run outside and start throwing

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Ask a friend to stand behind you to catch

Question 45

How do games involving manipulative skills help people work together and cooperate?

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Working together to throw or kick a ball towards a common goal.

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Practicing dribbling a ball alone.

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Competing against each other in a kicking contest.

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Watching others play manipulative games without taking part.

Question 46

In physical education class, a student has a disability that makes it hard to catch a ball with their hands. How can we change the activity so they can still practice catching?

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Have the student work with a partner to catch the ball.

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Use a bigger ball or beanbag that's easier to catch.

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Let the student sit out and watch others practice.

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Tell the student to practice on their own time at home.

Question 47

When throwing a ball from a high place, like a tree branch, which throwing technique should you use?

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Overhand throw

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Underhand throw

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Sidearm throw

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Chest pass

Question 48

How do better manipulative skills help you in other activities?

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You can coordinate and time your movements better.

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You can react more quickly.

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You are less likely to get hurt.

Question 49

Why is it important to warm up before playing catch?

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To get your body ready and avoid injuries.

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To sweat a lot.

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To show off your catching skills.

Question 50

When throwing a ball overhand, which part of the body should you lead with?

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Shoulder

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Head

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Arm

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Hand

Question 51

When kicking a soccer ball, what part of your foot should you use?

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Side of your foot

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Toes

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Heel

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Ankle

Question 52

Which of the following is a dribbling skill used in basketball?

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Crossover

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Head fake

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Layup

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Jump shot

Question 53

When juggling a ball, what is the key to keeping it up?

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Hitting it at the right angle

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Hitting it with the palm of your hand

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Using your fingers to flick it

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Keeping your eyes fixed on it

Question 54

When dribbling a basketball, you should keep your:

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Eyes on the ball

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Head down

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Legs spread apart

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Back hunched

Question 55

To catch a high ball, which part of your body should you extend?

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Arms

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Legs

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Head

Question 56

Which part of the foot should you use to kick a soccer ball powerfully?

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Instep

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Toes

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Heel

Question 57

What is the main goal of dribbling in basketball?

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Move the ball forward

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Shoot the ball

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Defend the ball

Question 58

Which of these is NOT a fundamental manipulative skill?

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Drawing

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Throwing

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Kicking

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Catching

Question 59

Which activity helps improve hand-eye coordination?

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Playing catch or throwing balls

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Writing

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Swimming

Question 60

When throwing an object, which hand should you use to aim and release it?

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Your throwing hand

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Your non-throwing hand

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Either hand can be used

Question 61

Which of the following is NOT a key part of catching a ball?

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Tilting your head back

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Keeping your eyes on the ball

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Using both hands

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Tucking your elbows in

Question 62

When dribbling a basketball, which part of the ball should you use?

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The sides of the ball

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The top of the ball

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The bottom of the ball

Question 63

When catching a ball, how should you position your hands?

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Cupped and slightly apart

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Closed and together

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Extended and parallel

Question 64

Which of the following activities is NOT a good way to practice manipulative skills?

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Sitting at a desk and writing

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Playing catch with a friend

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Juggling a beanbag

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Playing hopscotch