Full Test Bank Striking With Rackets And Paddles Ch.26

Student name:__________

1) Students at the __________ generic level of skill proficiency level benefit from striking an object suspended from a string.

2) ________ is the movement concept which should be emphasized when reinforcing safety when striking.

3) The skill theme of striking with paddles and rackets should follow teaching the skill theme of striking with ____________________.

4) Form and force always precedes ________________.

5) In the beginning stages of striking a ball sent by a partner, children benefit by having a ball tossed consistently to the same _______ as they are still struggling with adjusting the preparatory stage.

6) The reasons why striking with rackets and paddles and striking with long-handled implements are complex skills for children include all of the following EXCEPT:

A) because striking is a skill few children enjoy.
B) because of the need for the development of visual tracking.
C) because hand-eye coordination is more difficult at a distance from the body.
D) because typically two objects are in motion at once.

7) Important critical elements for striking with rackets and paddles using an underhand pattern includes all of the following EXCEPT

A) Weight is on the back foot as the paddle goes back.
B) The body is side to target.
C) Paddle face is flat with a slant toward target.
D) Step is with opposite foot.

8) When striking with paddles and rackets, the most difficult object for children to strike of the four objects listed is

A) new tennis balls.
B) volleybirds.
C) high density foam balls.
D) balloons.

9) Cues for striking with rackets and paddles that are important for children at the control level include all of the following EXCEPT

A) stiff wrist.
B) eyes on target.
C) flat paddle.
D) watch the ball.

10) Visual tracking skills usually occur at what age level?

A) Preschool or Kindergarten
B) by the end of first grade
C) later elementary school years
D) in middle school

11) Appropriate tasks for children to learn striking at the precontrol level include:

A) striking a balloon with a lightweight paddle
B) striking with a variety of racquets
C) using a backhand stroke to strike an object
D) striking to outwit an opponent

12) Important critical elements for striking with rackets and paddles using a sidearm or forehand pattern includes all of the following EXCEPT

A) The body coils taking the weight onto the back foot as the paddle goes back.
B) Body is side to target.
C) Swing stays in a horizontal plane.
D) Weight shifts with a step on the opposite foot.

13) The follow through for an underhand and forehand strike are best explained by

A) Follow through to target on both the underhand and forehand strike.
B) Follow through up and over the shoulder on both the underhand and forehand strike.
C) Follow through toward the target for underhand strike and over the opposite shoulder for the forehand strike.
D) Follow through toward the target for forehand strike and over the same shoulder for the underhand strike.

14) Playing cooperative and competitive games with racquets demonstrate which skill level?

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

15) When a student can strike with a paddle continuously with a partner, this represent which skill level?

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

16) When a student is having problems visually tracking an object, which helpful tool will assist them with improvement?

A) use large slow moving objects
B) use a larger object
C) use longer handled racquets
D) use a smaller object

17) A cue "flat paddle" should result in which of the following?

A) keep the paddle flat as a board
B) keep the wrist as flat as you can
C) keep the eyes looking at the flat portion of the paddle
D) turning the ball side to target

18) When teaching the difference between a forehand vs. a backhand grip, which of the following should occur?

A) demonstrate the grip before practicing the drills
B) spend a class period teaching the grip
C) simply tell the students how to hold the racquet
D) let children find a comfortable grip

19) This chapter provides many suggestions for making developmentally appropriate equipment. Before beginning one of these projects, your first line of inquiry should be

A) Do I have the supplies I need?
B) Am I skilled enough to do these projects or should I ask someone else?
C) How many of each do I need?
D) Will my school district allow me to use homemade equipment?

20) According to the National Standards & Grade-level Outcomes, children in what grade should be able to strike a ball continuously with a partner over a net?

A) 2
B) 3
C) 4
D) 5

21) Explain what is meant by children learning to strike with a racket or paddle must coordinate many skills into one.

22) Discuss the two most important safety issues in striking with rackets and paddles and include what precautions teachers can take to prevent injuries.

23) What is the basic guideline to follow about making equipment modification? Provide three examples.