Ch27 Test Bank Answers Striking With Long-Handled Implements

Student name:__________

1) The mature striking pattern should never be inhibited by use of improperly sized __________________.

2) Before children can consistently make contact with a ball or puck, they will need to develop a _____________ striking pattern.

3) Children are ready to strike a golf ball for distance at the ___________________ level of skill proficiency.

4) When teaching children to receive the hockey puck or ball, they are asked to relax their grip and move the stick slightly back as the object meets their stick. The cue for this is __________.

5) When traveling with a hockey stick children at the control level are encouraged to use light taps, use both sides of the stick, and keep their __________ apart.

6) When striking with a long-handled implement, the horizontal swing is

A) demonstrated when striking with a hockey stick.
B) demonstrated when striking with a bat.
C) called the underhand swinging pattern.
D) demonstrated when striking with a golf club.

7) Critical elements for the sidearm striking pattern when striking with a long-handled implement such as a bat include all of the following EXCEPT

A) the bat is swung in a horizontal plane.
B) bat is up and back at the preparatory stage.
C) there is a hip/trunk coil and uncoil to prepare for and execute the striking action.
D) wrists stay cocked throughout contact.

8) Critical elements for the underhand striking pattern used when striking with a long-handled implement such as a hockey stick include all of the following EXCEPT

A) Stance is shoulder width apart with opposite foot slightly forward.
B) Body is facing the target.
C) A full backswing is taken up and over the back shoulder.
D) Nonpreferred hand is on top and preferred hand is about half way down the shaft.

9) 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) both utilization level and proficiency level of skill development.
D) these learning experiences are not appropriate at any level.

10) Tossing a ball to oneself and striking it with a bat is an example of a

A) Precontrol level task.
B) Control level task.
C) Utilization level task.
D) Proficiency level task.

11) Striking a pitched ball is an example of a task appropriate for children at the

A) Precontrol level task.
B) Control level task.
C) Utilization level task.
D) Proficiency level task.

12) Before beginning tasks that involve offense and defense in the striking with a hockey stick learning experiences, students should be able to demonstrate quality

A) Space awareness and chasing, fleeing, dodging skills.
B) Throwing and catching skills.
C) Batting skills.
D) Kicking and punting skills.

13) Generally, striking is the last fundamental motor pattern learned due to which reason?

A) it is extremely risky and dangerous
B) it is a complex skill involving hand-eye coordination
C) equipment is expensive
D) it is one of the easier skills to master

14) All of the following are characteristics of long handled implements except:

A) most equipment is designed for adults
B) easy for children to manipulate due to their size
C) used for striking in different sport activities
D) requires great deal of hand-eye coordination

15) Striking a large ball off a batting tee with a plastic bat is an example of what skill level?

A) precontrol
B) control
C) utilization
D) proficiency

16) What is the main difference between a golf swing vs. a hockey-type swing?

A) length of the club compared to the hockey stick
B) length of the backswing and follow through
C) shoulder plane intersection with the arm
D) no base of support needed for hockey

17) Why are plastic balls or yarn balls considered easier to hit and control in long handle implement tasks?

A) they are already available in most equipment rooms
B) they don't roll as fast as regular balls or pucks
C) they move faster than most other balls
D) they are easier for the child to see

18) When using hockey sticks during class, what should be reinforced to all students?

A) do not raise your stick higher than the waist
B) do not switch sides to hit the puck
C) make sure your sticks do not hit the floor
D) always hit with maximum force

19) When teaching a batting swing correctly, the cue "rotate and shift" refers to:

A) swinging level
B) helping to rotate the hips by shifting weight
C) follow through with the bat towards the target
D) stepping on your shoelaces

20) The skill level where striking with a golf club looks more like a chopping, downward strike is the

A) Precontrol level.
B) Control level.
C) Utilization level.
D) Proficiency level.

21) Discuss the multiple levels of complexity involved in striking with long-handled implements.

22) What can be the long-term result when children try to swing implements that are too long or too heavy for them?

23) What are two safety concerns for striking with long-handled implements and how would you set up the learning environment to prevent students from being struck by a long-handled implement?