Observation

This question was attempted by many candidates and their performance was good. Candidates skillfully demonstrated backward roll through the phases of body position, hand position, head position, rolling and recovery.
However, the expected answers are as follows:

Activity 8:               Backward roll

1.         Activity will be on the basis of Process Evaluation only.
2.         Three trials are allowed and the best trial is recorded as the score.
3.         Performance will be judged according to the following rubrics.

Body position

(I)        squatting/squat position
(II)       back towards the mat

Hand position

(I)        palms facing the sky
(II)       elbow point forward
(III)      hands above the shoulder and close to the head

Head position

(I)        head tucked in/chin touching the chest
(II)       look slightly downward

Rolling

(I)        push off with leg
(II)       roll backward on the hunch
(III)      maintain bent knees throughout

Recovery
(I)        finish in a standing position
(II)       maintain balance

Product Evaluation Score Sheet for Backward Roll