- What is the criteria for netball. ie, out of 10 , to achieve 10 points
what would be the perfect chest pass etc... shoulder pass, footwork,
shooting, dodging,....
Answer: First, please understand that your teachers and the exam board moderators have many discussions, meetings and courses to learn how to mark accurately so it is difficult for you to get a really accurate picture from this. Also, each exam board has a slightly different way of marking your practical performance.
However, the principles are similar and there are a few tips I can give you to help you understand what a grade 9/10 is all about. Each individual technique has a number of technique points which would require a much more detailed answer (Try GCSE Bitesize "sitebites" to find out more on skills).
1) Examiners will be looking for things like this.....
Passing: power, control, accuracy, timing, running pass, pass accurately to a moving target.
Catching: high quality catching and control, catch with one or both hands, correct footwork on landing, good anticipation and timing of oncoming ball.
Footwork: footwork faultless even in awkward receiving situations, very fast movement about court.
Getting free: gets free from marker very easily, fast footwork, anticipation and timing.
Defending: high standard of marking, opponent rarely able to receive pass, passes marked well and often intercepted, excellent use of peripheral vision.
Game situation: exerts significant control over game, outstanding level of skill, tactical awareness, anticipation, few unforced errors.
Phew! Best of luck!
- Could You please help me with the techniques in front crawl swimming?
Answer: I can certainly give some technique points to work on, although video, further reading, demonstrations, coaching and teaching are really important in learning or improving any skill.
Here are some general points to explore further:
1) Try to work on a long length of stroke and a smooth action, rather than increasing speed of stroke or "thrashing" through the water
2) Work on your breathing. There are several types but bi-lateral breathing is something to try. This means that you breathe every 3 strokes on one side, then the other.
3) The body should lie flat on top of the water, head and feet into the most streamlined position. (The head should rest on the water with the hairline on the surface)
4) The feet (heels) should just break the surface of the water on the up-kick and drive to about 45% under the water.
5) Kick from the hips.
6) When breathing, the body should move almost like a "screw" so that you avoid just twisting the head. This maintains a streamlined position.
7) The left hand should just enter the water as the right is halfway through the pull and the head is now turned to the right to breathe in.
8) To keep good alignment, one arm should be pulling whilst the other is recovering.
9) 'Catch' the water, 'pull' the water, 'push' the water and 'recover' all in one arm stroke.
10) Keeping the fingers together will help to get more purchase on the water.
Other activities which may help:
Practice 'skulling' on your back arms by sides pushing at water to propel you on your back.
Practice with a float between your legs so you can concentrate on arm action. Then hold a float in your arms, stretched out in front of you to develop the arm stroke
Video yourself and compare it to a video of an elite swimmer. Try to pick up on the differences between your techniques.
These technique points are not exhaustive. You have made a good start here, although you could certainly do with doing some more research or enlisting the help of a coach or teacher. Any skill learning needs to be combined with guidance and feedback. Hope this helps.
- On a question, it says that technology has not affected women in sport,
now I have been thought at school other wise. So if I stressed this point in
the exam what would happen?
Answer: This is very difficult to answer without more information in context. However, generally speaking, in an A-Level exam you may well be asked to "discuss", "explain the arguments" or "qualify". In a GCSE exam this is unlikely and my advice would be to accept the statement, answer the question accordingly (usually short answer, definition, explanation or multiple choice). You can take up the issue further by doing some research and asking your own teacher to discuss it. Your teacher can also discuss with the exam board in some circumstances.
- What is VO2 maximum ? Why is it important in sport and physical activity?
Answer: VO2 Maximum (or VO2 Max) simply means the Volume of Oxygen inspired by the body in one minute (milliliters) (per kilogram of body weight)
Fitness can be measured by VO2 max, although it is not a perfect way to measure fitness. Those who are fitter have higher VO2 max values and can exercise more intensely than those who are not as well conditioned. You can improve your VO2 Max by training. (See the Target Zone Question in the Ask a Teacher section). |
