Many candidates attempted this question. Majority of the candidates were able to state instances when a player is penalized in a basketball game and rules guiding service in a volleyball game in questions 4(a)(i) and (ii).
However, in questions 4(b )(i) and (ii), majority of the candidates were unable, to explain how push-in is executed in a hockey game and state offences that can lead to free hit in a hockey game.
How push-in. is executed in a hockey game
- the ball must be stationary at the spot where push-in is to be made;
- the left leg is in front of the right with the stick placed behind the ball; the right hand moves a little down the stick with the left shoulder higher than the right;
- the right wrist exerts forward push with the weight of the body on the front foot;
- at the end of the push, the stick followsthrough!extends'ahead of the players.
Offences that can lead to a free hit in a hockey game:
- playing the ball with the back of the stick;
- playing the ball game without the stick/explained; playing the ball which is above the
- player's shoulder; playing the ball in a dangerous way;
- stopping the ball with any part of the body other than the hand except the keeper in his own circle;
- kicking or carrying the ball;
- supporting the stick with the· leg;
- hitting/holding an opponent stick;
- time wasting
- charging/striking an opponent.
In question 4( c); some candidates were unable to explain terms such as screening and dunking as used in basket game.
The correct answers include:
Screening:
- a player positioning himself between an opponent;
- a player placing himself between his team mate and an opponent;
- to prevent the opponent from having access to the ball/creating shooting opportunity for the team mate.
Dunking;
- To make a basket by forcibly pushing/slamming the ball into the ring either with one hand or both hands while airborne.
