Observation

This question was popular among the candidates, and their performance was above average.
In part (a), majority of the candidates named the action illustrated in the diagram.
In part (b), majority of the candidates described the procedure for carrying out the action.
In part (d), majority of the candidates mentioned five skills associated with the game in the illustrated diagram.
In part (e), majority of the candidates correctly listed two officials associated with the game.
In part (f), majority of the candidates listed four equipment associated with the game.

The expected answers include:

(a)Action illustrated in the diagram

- throw-in

(b) Description on execution of the action

- assume an astride standing position

- facing the field

- both feet in contact with the ground

- ball in hands behind the head

- ball is moved forward above the head with both hands

- while standing behind the side line

- ball is released

(c) Faults that may be committed while executing the action

- throwing the ball with one hand

- stepping on the side line

- ball not released above the head

- ball not released from behind the head

- releasing the ball on one foot

(d) Skills associated with the game

- kicking

- passing

- catching

- dribbling

- trapping

- shooting

- heading

- chesting

- throwing

- goal keeping

- tackling

(e) Officials associated with the game

- referee/centre referee

- assistant referees

- Video Assisted Referee (VAR)

- match commissioner

(f) Equipment associated with the game

- ball

- nets

- corner kick flags

- whistle


- boots

- stop watch

- white flag

- red card

- jersey

- yellow card