Deck 26: Striking With Long-Handled Implements

Question 1

Striking a pitched ball is an example of tasks appropriate for children at the utilization level of skill proficiency.

Answer 1

True

Question 2

Tossing a ball to oneself and striking it is an example of a control-level task.

Answer 2

True

Question 3

Before beginning tasks that involve offense and defense,students should be skilled with the space awareness and dodging tasks.

Answer 3

True

Question 4

Activities with long-handled implements that involve striking in unpredictable,dynamic situations are appropriate for children at the

A) precontrol level of skill development.
B) control level of skill development.
C) utilization level of skill development.
D) proficiency level of skill development.
E) both utilization level of skill development and proficiency level of skill development.

Question 5

Key observation points for the sidearm striking pattern when striking with a long-handled implement include all of the following EXCEPT

A) the implement is swung in a horizontal plane.
B) the child takes a forward step and follows it quickly with hip,trunk,and arm rotation.
C) forward movement of the trunk stops before contact,but rotation of the shoulders and arms continues.
D) wrists stay cocked throughout contact.
E) All of the above are important for successful sidearm striking.

Question 6

Key observation points for the underhand striking pattern when striking with a long-handled implement include all of the following EXCEPT

A) opposite arm from dominant hand is kept firm at the top of the backswing.
B) weight is shifted to the back foot at the top of the backswing.
C) weight is shifted to the forward foot as the swing begins.
D) forward arm stays straight throughout the swing.
E) E)All of the above are important for successful underhand striking.

Question 7

Uncocking the wrists when contact is made with the ball is a characteristic of the mature pattern of sidearm striking with a bat.

Question 8

For striking with golf clubs and hockey sticks,"arms way back" is an important cue at the control level of skill development.

Question 9

If taught properly,the striking activities listed in your text are intended to perfect the technical aspects of a particular swing by the time the child finishes the elementary physical education program.