Observation

The performance of candidates in this question was average.

In part (a), majority of the candidates mentioned each of the skills displayed by player X and player Y.

In part (b), few candidates were able to describe the skills displayed by player X and player Y.

In part (c), few candidates were able to list three other skills associated with the game in which the illustrated skills are used.

In part (d), majority of the candidates mentioned five throws associated with the game involving the illustrated skills.

In part (e), majority of the candidates outlined three duties of a scorer in the game in which the illustrated skills are used.

However, the expected answers are as follows:

• (a)        Identification of the skills displayed by the players

X- jump shot
Y- blocking

(b)        Description of the skills

                        Labelled X jump shot

• Ball in hand
• Held firmly
• Take a short run
• Take off on a single foot
• Ball arm raised and flexed at the elbow
• Slight backward twist of the body
• Release the ball with force
• While player still in the air

                        Labelled Y –Blocking

• Facing the opponent
• Standing in astride position
• Arms raised upward and forward
• Player is air borne
• Eyes on the ball

(c)        Other skills in the game

• Throwing
• Catching
• Bouncing
• Dribbling
• Passing
• Faking/fainting
• Fast break
• Goalkeeping

            (d)        Throws in the game

• Throw-off
• Throw-in
• Goal/goalkeeper’s throw
• Free throw
• Penalty/7-metre throw
• Referee’s throw
• Corner throw

            (e)        Duties of a scorer

• In charge of keeping the scores
• Checks the team rosters
• Controls the entering of players and re-entering of suspended players
• He approves those who shall play from the list