Deck 22: Kicking and Punting

Question 1

While soccer dribbling,the child should contact the ball on top of the ball,rather than behind the ball.

Answer 1

False

Question 2

'When kicking at a target,childrenshould focus on the target and not the ball until the ball leaves the child's foot.

Answer 2

False

Question 3

'During the mature kicking pattern,the trunk is inclined backward prior to and during contact with the object being kicked.

Answer 3

True

Question 4

'The skill of kicking requires all of the following EXCEPT

A) 'accuracy.
B) 'body control.
C) 'force.
D) 'direction.
E) 'kicking requires all of the above.

Question 5

'The cue "under the ball," which encourages children to make contact with the ball below center,is important for

A) 'kicking along the ground.
B) 'kicking in the air.
C) 'kicking for distance.
D) trapping.
E) 'dribbling.

Question 6

'Children at the utilization level of kicking are able to kick for both distance and accuracy.

Question 7

'At the precontrol level of kicking,we want children to

A) 'make contact with a stationary ball.
B) 'approach a stationary ball and tap it gently along the ground.
C) 'kick at large targets.
D) 'all of the choices are correct
E) 'make contact with a stationary ball and kick at large targets only.

Question 8

'An important observation point in the mature punting pattern is that the punter releases the ball in a forward and downward direction,allowing for contact with the ball at or below knee level.

Question 9

'Punting is a rather easy skill for children to master and,therefore,is best taught concurrently with other kicking skills.

Question 10

'When practicing the skill of punting,opportunities to punt different types of balls,to increase distance on the punt,and to improve accuracy are all appropriate activities 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 precontrol level of skill development and control level of skill development.