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Catching & Throwing - What do you know?

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 7mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which of the follow is true about an overhand throw?

a)

It hits the target every time.

b)

It travels with a lot of power.

c)

It goes high in the air each time.

d)

It is used for targets that are close.

2.
When making an overhand throw your body should be which of the following:
a)
facing your target
b)
sideways to your target
c)
close to your target
d)
over your target
3.
What direction should my feet be facing when making an underhand throw?
a)
at the target
b)
to the side
c)
at my nose
d)
any direction
4.

When catching, where are my eyes?

a)

Person throwing

b)

On my hands

c)

On the ball

d)

In the air

5.

I step with what foot when throwing a ball?

a)

Favorite

b)

Opposite

c)

Dominant

6.

When I start to throw the ball, I twist my body so I am facing my target?

a)

True

b)

False

7.

I release the ball towards what when I am throwing?

a)

The ground

b)

The ceiling

c)

My target

d)

Behind me

8.
When is an overhand throw used?
a)
When your target is far away.
b)
When your target is a boy.
c)
When your target is big.
d)
When your target is close.
9.

What is the correct throwing cue sequence for an Overhand Throw?

a)

Face your target, Arm Back, Throw

b)

Side to Target, Arm Back, Step and Throw

c)

Arm Back, Side to Target, Step and Throw

d)

Face your Target, Arm Way Back, Step and Throw

10.
When do you use an underhand throw?
a)
When you want to score
b)
When your target is far.
c)
When your target is close.
d)
When you are throwing to someone else.
11.

What is the most important rule to catching?

a)

Run to the ball

b)

Keep your eyes on the ball

c)

Use both hands

d)

Close your eyes

12.

The person in the picture is demonstrating which kind of throw?

a)

Underhand

b)

Overhand

13.

The person in the picture is demonstrating which kind of throw?

a)

Overhand

b)

Underhand

14.

When catching a ball that's below our chest, what shape should we make with our hands?

a)

A fist

b)

A buttefly

c)

A basket or bowl

d)

A wasp

15.

When catching a ball that's above our head what shape should we make with our hands?

a)

A diamond

b)

A dog

c)

A fist

d)

A flower