Deck 23: Throwing and Catching

Question 1

"(1)Grasping the object with one or both hands,(2)the preparatory phase,(3)the propulsive phase,and (4)the follow-through phase" is the basic throwing pattern for

A) the overhand throw.
B) the underhand throw.
C) the sidearm throw.
D) all of the choices are correct
E) both the overhand throw and the underhand throw.

Answer 1

D

Question 2

Although the skills of throwing and catching go hand in hand in many game situations,each skill should be taught separately,and children should be given opportunities to practice the two skills in separate practice situations before they can become successful in combining the two skills.

Answer 2

True

Question 3

Throws that involve hitting a close target allow for success in hitting a target; however,longer throws are necessary to enhance the development of the mature throwing pattern.

Answer 3

True

Question 4

Activities such as catching from a skilled thrower,tossing to self and catching,and throwing at a large target are all activities appropriate 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.

Question 5

Most children who are at the precontrol level of catching are most likely also at the precontrol level of throwing.

Question 6

It is rather easy to choose appropriate throwing tasks for children in a particular grade because,typically,most children within a class will be within a similar range of throwing abilities.

Question 7

Key points to remember when observing a child catching include all below EXCEPT

A) elbows flexed during preparation for catching.
B) eyes on the ball or object throughout the catch.
C) step forward on the opposite foot as catch is made.
D) elbows extended as the catch is made.
E) catch with hands alone.

Question 8

Catching a variety of objects while traveling rapidly and suddenly changing directions and levels demonstrate skill at the proficiency level.

Question 9

Children who can consistently catch a variety of objects with one or both hands and who can perform smooth throwing actions in a variety of static situations are ready for activities 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) control level of skill development and utilization level of skill development.