Question 7
Rally in Table tennis game [20 marks]
Observation
This question was attempted by many candidates and their performance was good. Candidates skillfully executed rally in Table tennis game.
However, the expected answers are as follows:
Activity 7: Rally in Table tennis game
Procedure: Candidate puts the ball into play by allowing the ball to bounce on the table once and hit it continuously against an upright for thirty seconds, using backhand drive.
Use the scale of 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 to score the grip, footwork and execution as the candidate performs the activity.
Process Evaluation Rating Scale
ITEM |
RATING |
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5 |
4 |
3 |
2 |
1 |
TOTAL |
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Grip |
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footwork |
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Execution |
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Total |
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All performances will be judged according to the following rubrics:
Grip
(i) held at the handle
(ii) firmly held
(iii) adopt a comfortable type of grip
(iv) hand is relaxed
(v) concentrate fully
Footwork
(i) stand in astride position
(ii) facing the table
(iii) close to the table
(iv) player is mobile
(v) free body from table/no contact with the table
Execution
(ii) the hand holding the bat draws/comes backward across the body
(iii) hand with the bat extends/drives forward to hit the ball
(iv) body lean forward
(iv) ball travels over the net
(v) player moves in the direction of the ball
Product Evaluation
The purpose is to measure the ability to execute backhand to rally against an upright
(as shown below) for thirty (30) seconds.
Specification
Note: the height of the net should be marked on the board/upright.
Conversion table for table tennis backhand rally
MALE |
FEMALE |
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Number of strokes |
Score |
Number of strokes |
Score |
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16 and above |
5 |
13 and above |
5 |
Scoring Sheet for Product Evaluation
Three trials are allowed and best is recorded using the conversion table.
Trials |
Score |
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5 |
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3 |
2 |
1 |
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1 |
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2 |
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3 |
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Final score for backhand drive in Table tennis
Summary |
Maximum Score Obtainable |
Score Obtained |
Process Evaluation |
15 |
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Product Evaluation |
5 |
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Total |
20 |
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