Worksheetsyear 9 Girls Milestone One Assessment
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
Define offside in netball.
When a player steps out of the court
When a player moves into an area of the court they are not allowed to enter
When a player holds the ball for too long
When a player passes the ball backwards
What is a drive in badminton?
A soft shot that lands close to the net
A flat, fast shot hit directly across the court at mid-height
A high defensive shot
A downward attacking shot
Explain defensive marking in netball.
Standing still to stop an attacker
Positioning close to an opponent to restrict movement and passes
Moving into the shooting circle to block shots
Running ahead of the attacker to receive a pass
What is a cross-court shot in badminton?
A shot hit straight down the line
A shot that travels diagonally from one side of the court to the opposite side
A shot used only when serving
A slow drop shot played near the net
What does interception mean in netball?
Catching the ball after it hits the post
Stepping in late to block a pass using contact
Stopping or catching a pass before it reaches the intended player
Shooting while a defender is nearby
Explain the offside rule in netball.
Players cannot pass the ball backwards
Players must stay within the areas of the court specific to their position
Players cannot move once they catch the ball
Players cannot mark within 1 metre
How can doubles players coordinate their positions in badminton?
By switching sides every time they hit the shuttle
By one player always standing at the net and the other always at the back
By both players standing on the same side of the court
By hitting alternate shots regardless of position
How should a player position themselves during a defensive play in netball?
Behind the attacker, leaning into them
Directly in front, blocking their movement
Side-on, at least 1 metre away, restricting passing options
Standing still with arms down
What are the advantages of a smash in badminton?
It travels slowly and gives time to recover
It forces the opponent to move forward
It is a powerful downward shot that is difficult to return
It is only used as a defensive shot
How can footwork improve reaction time in both sports?
By reducing the number of steps taken during play
By helping players move quickly and efficiently into position
By encouraging players to stay in one place
By focusing only on upper-body movement
Describe a transition from defense to attack in netball.
Passing the ball backwards repeatedly
Quickly moving the ball down the court after a turnover
Standing still until the circle is open
Using only long passes to reach the shooters
How can a team exploit weaknesses in an opponent’s formation in netball?
By avoiding fast passing
By repeatedly targeting areas where defenders are out of position
By keeping all players in one third
By shooting from the centre third
Explain how shot selection affects badminton strategy.
Using only one type of shot creates consistency
Choosing the right shot controls the rally and pressures the opponent
Always hitting to the same corner keeps the game predictable
High shots are always better than low shots
What is the difference between a forehand and backhand shot?
Forehand is used only for powerful shots
Backhand is used only when serving
Forehand is played on the dominant side; backhand on the non-dominant side
There is no difference between the two
How can anticipation and reading the game improve netball performance?
By allowing players to wait for instructions
By helping players predict passes and react earlier
By reducing movement on court
By encouraging players to avoid marking
What happens if the shuttlecock lands outside of the court?
The point is replayed
Th server gets another attempt
The rally continues
The point is awarded to the opponent
Explain the centre third in netball
The area where only shooters can enter
Te middle third where play restarts after goals
The area used only for defensive movement
a zone where passing is not allowed
What is a set shot n badminton?
A high shot to the backcourt
A fast attacking shot
A gentle shot that lands close to the net
A serve used to start the game
Why is teamwork important in netball
It allows players to move the ball quickly and create space
It reduces the need to pass
it means players don’t need to communicate
It allows players to ignore their positions
How can a player prepare for a smash in badminton?
Stand completely still
Keep the racket low and close to the body
Get behind the shuttle and raise the racket early
Move closer to the net
