Throwing and Striking: Master the Mechanics for Accuracy and Power

Question 1

The moment of inertia is a measure of an object's:

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Resistance to rotation

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Mass

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Density

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Velocity

Question 2

Which type of muscle contraction occurs when a muscle shortens while exerting force?

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Concentric

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Isometric

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Eccentric

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Isokinetic

Question 3

During a throwing action, the transfer of momentum from the lower body to the upper body is termed:

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Kinetic chain

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Impulse

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Torque

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Moment arm

Question 4

The force that acts against the movement of a projectile through the air is called:

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Drag

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Gravity

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Friction

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Buoyancy

Question 5

The technique used to measure the force exerted on a surface during a throwing or striking action is called:

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Force plate

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Electromyography

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Kinematic analysis

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Motion capture

Question 6

In throwing and striking actions, what is the primary function of the shoulder joint?

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Providing stability and rotational movement

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Generating significant force

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Producing high velocity

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Controlling accuracy

Question 7

In a throwing or striking motion, what is the term for the moment when the projectile's velocity is at its peak?

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Release point

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Point of contact

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Acceleration phase

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Follow-through

Question 8

Which technique is employed to enhance accuracy in throwing?

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Flicking motion of the wrist

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Driving action with the elbow

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Rotating the hips

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Swinging the arm

Question 9

In striking actions, what is the primary role of the trunk?

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Maintenance of balance and stability

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Generation of force

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Coordination of movement

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Control of accuracy

Question 10

What is the primary purpose of plyometric training for improved throwing?

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Power generation enhancement

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Muscle strength enhancement

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Connective tissue elasticity improvement

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Balance and coordination improvement

Question 11

Which of the following is a typical error in striking a golf ball that leads to a slice?

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Swinging the club too far outside-in

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Swinging the club too far inside-out

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Insufficient follow-through

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Incorrect grip

Question 12

Which of the following is NOT an advantage of using video analysis in biomechanics?

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Enhanced motivation

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Improved visualization of technique

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Identification of errors

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Quantification of movement

Question 13

What is the primary purpose of the kinetic chain in throwing and striking actions?

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To transfer energy efficiently from larger to smaller muscles

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To stabilize the body during the action

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To increase the speed of the implement

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To improve accuracy

Question 14

Which of the following is NOT considered a key factor influencing throwing and striking performance?

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Body composition

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Force production

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Accuracy

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Technique

Question 15

Which muscle group is primarily responsible for generating force during a throwing action?

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Shoulders

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Triceps

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Biceps

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Core

Question 16

What is the name of the joint that allows for the rotation of the arms during a throwing action?

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Shoulder joint

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Elbow joint

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Hip joint

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Knee joint

Question 17

A baseball pitcher aims to enhance their pitching accuracy. Which of the following biomechanical principles should they prioritize?

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Maintaining a stable base of support throughout the pitching motion.

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Increasing the angular velocity of the arm during the throw.

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Maximizing the force applied to the ball.

Question 18

During a golf swing, the clubhead's velocity is maximized by:

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Harnessing the body's rotational momentum to transfer energy to the club.

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Maintaining a stable posture throughout the swing.

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Applying maximum force to the club at the moment of impact.

Question 19

Which of the following is a common error in striking technique that can compromise accuracy?

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Premature or delayed contact with the ball.

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Generating sufficient power from the legs and core.

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Adopting a wide stance for stability.

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Following through with the striking motion.

Question 20

A tennis player seeks to enhance the power of their serve. What should they focus on improving?

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The acceleration rate of the racket head during the swing.

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The angle of the racket face at the point of contact.

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The height of the ball toss.

Question 21

Which of these techniques is NOT typically employed to enhance the precision of a thrown object?

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Increasing the force applied to the object.

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Targeting a specific point with the object's trajectory.

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Maintaining a stable base of support during the throw.

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Employing a smooth, controlled throwing motion.

Question 22

What is the main purpose of a follow-through in a striking action?

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To maintain balance and control after making contact with the object.

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To increase the speed of the striking implement.

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To generate additional power through the striking action.

Question 23

Which of these biomechanical principles is most critical for minimizing the risk of injury during a striking action?

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Maintaining proper body alignment and posture throughout the motion.

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Generating maximum power from the striking action.

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Ensuring a smooth and controlled follow-through.