Question 7
The diagram below is an illustration of an equipment. Study it and answer questions 7 (a) (i),(ii) and (iii).
(a)(i) Name the equipment illustrated in the diagram. [1 marks]
(ii) Name four parts of the equipment illustrated in the diagram. [4 marks]
(iii) List five skills in the game for which the equipment illustrated in the diagram is used. [5 marks]
(b) (i) Name six parts of a tennis court. [6 marks]
(ii) Name one fixture associated with the tennis court. [1 mark]
(c) Explain briefly how to determine the player to serve first in table tennis game. [3 marks]
Observation
This question was attempted by many candidates and their performance was good.
In part (a) (i) candidates correctly named badminton racket, in (ii) candidates also correctly named parts of the badminton racket and in (iii) candidates correctly listed skills in the game for which the badminton racket in used.
In part (b) (i) and (ii) candidates also correctly named parts parts of a tennis court and fixture associated with the tennis court.
In part (c) candidates correctly explain how to determine the player to serve first in table tennis game.
The expected answers are as follows:
7(a) (i) NAME OF THE EQUIPMENT ILLUSTRATED IN THE DIAGRAM Badminton
(ii) PARTS OF THE EQUIPMENT ILLUSTRATED IN THE DIAGRAM
- head
- face
- edge
- neck/throat
- shaft
-butt
(iii) SKILLS THE EQUIPMENT ILLUSTRATED COULD BE USED TO EXECUTE BY A PLAYER
- grip
-service
- forehand drive/stroke
- backhand drive/stroke
- lob
- drop
-smash
-clear
(b)(i) PARTS OF A TENNIS COURT
- right service court
- left service court
- back court
- side line
- alley
- service line/base line
- centre service line
- centre mark
- net
(ii) FIXTURE ASSOCIATED WITH TENNIS COURT
- net
- poles
(c) EXPLANATION OF HOW TO DETERMINE THE PLAYER TO SERVE FIRST IN TABLE TENNIS GAME
- toss is conducted between the two players by the umpire
- the winner of the toss may choose to serve/receive first
- the winner of the toss allows the opponent to a choice