Exam-style Questions: Classification of Sport

  1. Which sub-family of games does Hockey fit into?

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    Answer outline and marking scheme for question: 1

    Hockey is an invasion game.

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  2. What is the first principle of invasion games?

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    Answer outline and marking scheme for question: 2

    The main principle of net, wall or racket game is to out manouvre an opponent.

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  3. What is the main principle of net, wall or racket games?

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    Answer outline and marking scheme for question: 3

    The main principle of net, wall or racket game is to out manouvre an opponent.

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  4. In an invasion game, while a team maintains possession of the ball:

    1. The (i) team cannot score a goal.
    2. The team in (ii) can score a goal.

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    (i) Opposing (ii) Possession

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  5. What are the three purposes of rules?

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    1. Give structure to the sport.
    2. Enable sports to be played smoothly.
    3. Ensure the safety of the participants.

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