Question 8
(a) State five duties of a referee during a game of basketball. [5 marks]
(b) State the correct terminology used in starting each of the following games:
i. badminton;
ii. basketball;
iii. table tennis;
iv. handball;
v. football. [5 marks]
Observation
This question was well attempted by candidates and their performance was above average.
In part (a), majority of the candidates stated the duties of a referee.
In part (b), majority of the candidates stated the correct terminologies used in starting the games listed.
The expected answers are as follows:
Duties of a referee during the game of basketball
The referee:
- orders the start of the game
- decides when the ball becomes dead
- stops a game when conditions warrant
- stops play when the ball is dead
- inspects and approves facilities and equipment
- allows time-out
- examines and signs scores sheet
- designates officials game clocks/named
- makes final decision when necessary
- determines forfeiture of a game by a team
- punish unsportsmanlike conducts
- selects game ball
- does not permit any player to wear injurious objects
Correct terminology used in starting each of the following games
Badminton: Service
Basketball: Jump ball
Table tennis: Service
Handball: Throw off
Football: Kick off