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

Question 1

Which of the following is NOT a manipulative skill in physical education?

Accepted Answer

Running

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Throwing

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Catching

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Kicking

Question 2

When kicking a ball for power, which part of your foot should you use?

Accepted Answer

Instep

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Toe

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Heel

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Side

Question 3

What is the correct way to dribble a ball in sports like soccer?

Accepted Answer

Kicking it gently with your feet

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Pushing it forward with your hands

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Patting it back and forth with your head

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Throwing it underhand

Question 4

What is the main purpose of a warm-up before physical activity?

Accepted Answer

To prevent injuries

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To improve performance

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To cool down the body

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To stretch the muscles

Question 5

To throw a ball overhand correctly, which foot should you step forward with and which arm should you swing back?

Accepted Answer

Step forward with your non-throwing foot and swing your throwing arm back.

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Step back with your non-throwing foot and swing your throwing arm forward.

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Keep your feet stationary and swing your throwing arm side to side.

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Throw the ball with an underhand motion.

Question 6

When catching a high ball, what shape should you make with your hands?

Accepted Answer

Cup your hands together and bring them towards your chest.

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Stick your hands out in front of you with your fingers spread.

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Reach up with your arms and bend your wrists back.

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Let the ball bounce off of your head.

Question 7

To kick a ball most effectively, which part of your foot should you use?

Accepted Answer

Instep

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Toes

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Heel

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Side of your foot

Question 8

Which of these is NOT a benefit of playing manipulative games?

Accepted Answer

Increased aggression

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Improved hand-eye coordination

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Increased physical activity

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Enhanced problem-solving skills

Question 9

What is the main reason for warming up before playing a manipulative game?

Accepted Answer

To prevent injuries

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To improve performance

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To make the game more fun

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To stretch your muscles

Question 10

To improve your hand-eye coordination, what is the best thing to do?

Accepted Answer

Playing manipulative games

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Playing video games

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Watching TV

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Reading a book

Question 11

Why is it important to follow safety rules when practicing throwing and catching?

Accepted Answer

To prevent injuries.

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To have more fun.

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To impress others.

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To earn points in games.

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

Relaxed with fingers spread

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Clenched with elbows tucked in

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Eyes closed and head down

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Body stiff and legs straight

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

Instep

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Toe

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Heel

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Side of the foot

Question 14

To dribble a ball effectively, what should you do?

Accepted Answer

Keep the ball close to your feet and tap it forward gently.

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Hit the ball hard and run after it.

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Bounce the ball high and catch it before it touches the ground.

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Hold the ball in your hand and dribble it between your legs.

Question 15

Which of these activities is a fun way to practice manipulative skills in PE?

Accepted Answer

Throwing and catching beanbags.

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Playing a game of tag.

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Jumping on a trampoline.

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Doing a somersault.

Question 16

What part of our body do we use to dribble a football?

Accepted Answer

Our feet

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Hands

Question 17

Which of these is NOT essential when catching a ball?

Accepted Answer

Jumping ability

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Hand-eye coordination

Question 18

What is the correct part of the foot to use when kicking a football?

Accepted Answer

Inside of the foot

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With the outside of your foot

Question 19

Which of these activities helps to improve hand-eye coordination?

Accepted Answer

Juggling

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Skipping

Question 20

What should we do when a high ball is coming towards us?

Accepted Answer

Jump and reach up to catch it with both hands

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Stand still and wait for it to come down

Question 21

When dribbling, the most important thing to remember is:

Accepted Answer

Keep your head up and look where you're going

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Dribble with your dominant hand

Question 22

If a ball is coming at you quickly, to catch it you:

Accepted Answer

Move your hands to the ball

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Put your hands straight out

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Close your eyes

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Turn your head away

Question 23

Which is NOT a manipulative skill?

Accepted Answer

Jumping

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Throwing

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Catching

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Dribbling

Question 24

What is the correct stance for kicking a ball?

Accepted Answer

Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, one foot slightly in front of the other

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Stand with your feet together, knees slightly bent

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Stand with your feet wide apart, arms outstretched

Question 25

Which of these is NOT a fundamental movement skill?

Accepted Answer

Running

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Throwing

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Catching

Question 26

When catching a ball, you should:

Accepted Answer

Use both hands and keep your eyes on the ball

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Use one hand and look away from the ball

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Close your eyes and guess where the ball is

Question 27

What does it mean to 'dribble' a ball?

Accepted Answer

To bounce the ball continuously on the ground while running

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To kick the ball as hard as you can

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To throw the ball as far as you can

Question 28

What is the best way to throw a ball accurately?

Accepted Answer

Keep your elbow bent and release the ball smoothly

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Throw the ball over your head

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Close your eyes and hope for the best

Question 29

What is the most important thing to remember when participating in physical activities?

Accepted Answer

Having fun

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Being the best

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Getting a good grade

Question 30

When catching a high ball, what is the best position for your arms?

Accepted Answer

Bent at the elbows, with your palms up

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Extended above your head

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Crossed in front of your chest

Question 31

What is the main purpose of dribbling in sports?

Accepted Answer

Move the ball quickly without losing control

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Get past an opponent

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Score a goal

Question 32

Which activity can improve hand-eye coordination the most?

Accepted Answer

Juggling

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Playing catch

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Skipping

Question 33

Why is it important to use both your dominant and non-dominant hands in physical activities?

Accepted Answer

It helps you improve your coordination.

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It makes all activities easier.

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It makes activities more enjoyable.

Question 34

What is the best way to catch a ball coming towards you at chest height?

Accepted Answer

Cup your hands together, position them in front of your chest, and bring your elbows in.

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Extend your arms out to the sides and try to grab the ball.

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Turn your back to the ball and try to catch it with your back.

Question 35

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

Accepted Answer

Use the inside of your foot to kick the ball.

Answer

Use the toes of your shoe to kick the ball.

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Use the heel of your foot to kick the ball.

Question 36

Which of the following activities does NOT help develop your manipulative skills?

Accepted Answer

Sitting at a desk and reading a book.

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Playing catch with a friend.

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Kicking a soccer ball with friends.

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Practicing dribbling a basketball.

Question 37

Why is it important to practice manipulative skills regularly?

Accepted Answer

Practicing helps improve your coordination and motor skills.

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It gives you superpowers.

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It makes you taller.

Question 38

Which of the following activities is an example of a throwing game?

Accepted Answer

Dodgeball is an example of a throwing game.

Answer

Simon says.

Answer

Musical chairs.

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Hide-and-seek.

Question 39

What safety rule is important to remember when playing with a heavy ball?

Accepted Answer

Avoid throwing or kicking the ball towards people or windows.

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Wear a helmet.

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Use a whistle to signal when you are throwing or kicking the ball.

Question 40

Which of the following is NOT a fundamental manipulative skill?

Accepted Answer

Typing on a keyboard.

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Catching.

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Throwing.

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Kicking.

Question 41

When throwing a ball, what should your body position be?

Accepted Answer

Feet shoulder-width apart, knees slightly bent, and weight balanced.

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Standing straight with feet together.

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One leg forward, the other leg back.

Question 42

Which of these helps improve your catching ability?

Accepted Answer

Keeping your eyes on the ball.

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Closing your eyes just before the catch.

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Looking away from the ball.

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Turning your back to the ball.

Question 43

What is the primary action used in dribbling?

Accepted Answer

Bouncing the ball.

Answer

Catching the ball.

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Kicking the ball.

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Throwing the ball.

Question 44

When kicking a ball, what should your body position be?

Accepted Answer

Stand sideways to the ball, plant your non-kicking foot close to the ball.

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Stand with your back to the ball.

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Stand facing the ball, with both feet together.

Question 45

What is the main goal of practicing manipulative skills?

Accepted Answer

To improve coordination and control of the body.

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To learn how to count to ten.

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To practice writing.

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To memorize facts about animals.

Question 46

Which of these games helps develop throwing and catching skills?

Accepted Answer

Catch

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Hopscotch

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Tag

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Red light, Green light.

Question 47

Why is it important to use the correct grip when throwing a ball?

Accepted Answer

To ensure accuracy and power.

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To make the throw look cool.

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To impress your friends.

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To make the ball fly faster.

Question 48

What is a key difference between throwing and kicking?

Accepted Answer

Throwing uses your arm, kicking uses your leg.

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Kicking is faster than throwing.

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Throwing requires more strength than kicking.

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Throwing is easier than kicking.

Question 49

What is a common mistake people make when trying to catch a ball?

Accepted Answer

Not keeping their eyes on the ball.

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Holding their breath.

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Wearing gloves.

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Standing too close to the ball.