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Understanding Motion Terms

Total questions: 13

Worksheet time: 7mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What does the term "Throw" mean?

a)

To catch an object with the hand.

b)

To propel an object through the air using a forward motion of the arm and hand.

c)

To drop an object on the ground.

d)

To push an object with the foot.

2.

What is the definition of "Striking"?

a)

Delivering a blow or making contact forcefully.

b)

Gently touching an object.

c)

Moving an object with the wind.

d)

Holding an object tightly.

3.

During a soccer match, what does "Kicking" involve?

a)

Striking with a hand.

b)

Striking with a foot or leg.

c)

Striking with a head.

d)

Striking with an elbow.

4.

Which action involves using a forward motion of the arm and hand?

a)

Kicking

b)

Throwing

c)

Striking

d)

Catching

5.

Which term describes delivering a blow forcefully?

a)

Kicking

b)

Throwing

c)

Striking

d)

Catching

6.

Which activity involves using the foot or leg?

a)

Throwing

b)

Striking

c)

Kicking

d)

Catching

7.

Hannah is practicing her baseball skills. What is the primary motion involved in "Throwing"?

a)

Backward motion of the arm and hand.

b)

Forward motion of the arm and hand.

c)

Sideward motion of the arm and hand.

d)

Upward motion of the arm and hand.

8.

Which of the following is NOT a definition of "Striking"?

a)

Delivering a blow forcefully.

b)

Making contact gently.

c)

Making contact forcefully.

d)

Hitting with power.

9.
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.
10.

Which picture represents a catch?

a)

b)

c)

d)

11.

Which one would be considered an implement in sports?

a)
A swimming cap
b)

Shoulder pads

c)
A soccer ball
d)
A tennis racket
12.

Which example would be a complex skill in Baseball?

a)
Hitting a fastball
b)
Running the bases
c)
Throwing a curveball
d)
Catching a fly ball
13.

Keeping your eye on the object to be caught is known as

a)
observing
b)
aiming
c)
tracking
d)
focusing