Understanding Spin Bowling Mechanics

Understanding Spin Bowling Mechanics

Assessment

Interactive Video

Physics

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Patricia Brown

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The video tutorial explores the science behind spin bowling, emphasizing the role of friction and ball revolutions. It begins by highlighting the significance of spin bowlers in cricket history. The tutorial then delves into the physics of friction, explaining how it affects a ball's movement. It further examines the mechanics of conventional off-spin and various spin variations, such as leg spin, googly, and ducera, detailing how these spins influence the ball's trajectory and behavior.

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9 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is highlighted as a significant aspect of spin bowling in the introduction?

The color of the ball

The height of the bowler

The top wicket-taker being a spinner

The speed of the delivery

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What force acts opposite to the ball's movement when there is no spin?

Gravity

Air resistance

Friction

Magnetism

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In a conventional off-spin delivery, what causes the ball to deflect?

The revolutions and friction

The height of the bowler

The color of the pitch

The weight of the ball

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the effect of backspin on a ball?

It speeds up the ball

It causes the ball to move towards the bowler

It makes the ball bounce higher

It changes the color of the ball

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the role of friction in a spin delivery?

It increases the speed of the ball

It changes the color of the ball

It makes the ball heavier

It causes the ball to deflect

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What happens to the ball when revolutions are imparted in the opposite direction in spin bowling?

It stops moving

It moves in a straight line

It deflects towards the batter

It deflects away from the batter

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which type of spin delivery is mentioned as deflecting away from a right-handed batter?

Leg spin

Swing bowling

Off-spin

Fast bowling

8.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary focus of the conclusion section?

Analyzing the role of umpires

Encouraging viewers to comment on their favorite deliveries

Explaining the science of fast bowling

Discussing the history of cricket

9.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is NOT a type of spin delivery mentioned?

Ducera

Karim

Googly

Bouncer