P.E. Study Guide

What is the term for when a player bounces the ball continuously while moving? (Basketball)

Dribble

What does the term "field goal" refer to in basketball?

A shot made from anywhere on the court during play

What is a "rebound"? (Basketball)

The act of catching the ball after a missed shot

What does "assists" mean in basketball?

A pass that directly leads to a score

The term "fast break" refers to: (Basketball)

A quick transition from defense to offense

What is the "three-point line"? (Basketball)

The line behind which a player can attempt a shot worth three points

What is a "screen" in basketball?

A technique used to block a defender from guarding a teammate

In basketball, what is a "turnover"?

When a player loses possession of the ball to the opposing team

What is the term for a defensive player who blocks or intercepts an opponent's shot? (Basketball)

Block

What is a "free throw"? (Basketball)

A shot taken without opposition after a foul is committed

When an offensive person shoots the ball but does not make it and a member of the other team gets the ball, it is known as a?

defensive rebound.

Basketball is a non-contact sport?

True

What should your relationship be to the ball and the offensive player when you are playing man-on-man defense and guarding the player with the ball?

Ball (player), you, basket

What is not considered a violation during a basketball game?

Pick

What are the offensive concepts to getting open and being able to get the ball closer to the basket?

ball screen, away screen, cutting

According to the video, a foul will be called when you enter another players_ and touch them. (Basketball)

Cylinder

How many seconds can an offensive player stand in the key? (Basketball)

3

When an offensive player gets fouled while taking a shot what is the result? (Basketball)

free throws

In help side defense your first responsibility is guarding your man?

True (Basketball)

A serve is legal when it hits the net and still goes over and stays within the boundaries? (Volleyball)

True (Volleyball)

The goal of the offense in volleyball is to set up an ___?

attack

How many players are on the court during an official indoor volleyball game?

6

Front row players are used for hitting and blocking?

True (Volleyball)

A team shall not play the ball more than 3 times before it crosses the net?

True (Volleyball)

You can block a serve? (Volleyball)

False (Volleyball)

What type of scoring is used in volleyball?

Rally

A point is scored only when the serving team wins the rally? (Volleyball)

False (Volleyball)

A Libero is a specialist?

defensive

When a ball hits the line - it is considered out? (Volleyball)

False (Volleyball)

A fault where a player hits the ball twice in succession. (Volleyball)

Double Hit

A front-row player primarily responsible for blocking attacks.

Middle Blocker

The player who touches the ball more than anyone else and sets up attacks for teammates.

Setter

A front-row attacker who plays on the left side of the court.

Outside Hitter

A ball that is sent over the net without an attack, typically an easy ball for the receiving team to handle.

Free Ball

When the receiving team wins the rally, gaining the serve. (Volleyball)

Sideout

The formation and strategy used to handle an opponent's serve. (Volleyball)

Serve Receive

A successful attack that results in an immediate point. (Volleyball)

Kill

An offensive play where a player hits the ball with the intent to score. (Volleyball)

Attack

A front-row attacker who plays on the right side.

Right Side Hitter

In case of a let the point must be? (Badminton)

replayed

The serving player must contact the shuttle/birdie below the waste?

True (Badminton)

In badminton the object of the game is to win 2 sets faster than the opposing team?

True (Badminton)

To win a game a team must score a total of points and win by two? (Badminton)

21 (Badminton)

The formation strategy mostly used in doubles badminton is?

Front and back

The server in badminton has to serve the birdie cross court?

True (Badminton)

The area of play is the same size for singles and doubles play? (Badminton)

False (Badminton)

The shot used to move a player close to the net is? (Badminton)

Touch shot

The server has to hit the birdie past the six foot line for it to be a legal serve?

True (Badminton)

The shot used when you are close to the net to put the birdie down quickly on the opponent's side?

Smash Shot

If you hit the ball out of bounds, into the net, or step into the non-volley zone; these are called? (Pickleball)

Faults (Pickleball)

Pickleball is played on the court the same dimensions as?

Badminton

You can volley a service as long as you have both feet behind the non-volley zone?

False (Pickleball)

The rule that explains after two bounces have occurred, the ball can either be volleyed or played off the bounce. This is called the _________________________rule.

double bounce

Games are scored to 15 points and you must win by 2? (Pickleball)

False (Pickleball)

You only score when your team is serving? (Pickleball)

True (Pickleball)

How many faults can a serving team make before giving up the ball to the other team? (Pickleball)

2

The area you cant enter unless the ball bounces in it is called? (Pickleball)

No-Volley Zone/Kitchen

In a doubles match, both players have the opportunity to serve before the ball is turned over to the other side, with the exception that the first team to serve gets only one serving opportunity.

False (Pickleball)

Any action that violates the rules, such as hitting the ball out of bounds, stepping into the kitchen while volleying, or failing to return the ball.

Fault

A fast and low shot that travels straight across the net, aiming to keep the shuttlecock flat and fast.

Drive

A shot that is played close to the net, often with delicate precision, requiring a lot of control. Can be used to set up a smash or a drop shot.

Net shot

A clear shot played with an underhand motion, often used when the opponent is positioned near the net.

Underhand Clear

A soft shot hit just over the net, typically from the kitchen area (the non-volley zone). The goal is to make the ball land in the opponent's kitchen or force a weak return.

Dink

The 7-foot area on either side of the net, officially called the non-volley zone. Players cannot volley (hit the ball before it bounces) while standing in this zone.

Kitchen

A shot hit before the ball bounces, typically done while standing outside the kitchen.

Volley (Pickleball)

A sequence of back-and-forth shots between players until one player/team fails to return the ball.

Rally (Pickleball)

A clear shot hit with an overhead motion, usually to push the opponent to the back of the court.

Overhead Clear

A shot directed at the opponent's body, making it difficult for them to return due to the awkward positioning

Body Shot

A player is in an offsides position in soccer if he/she is nearer the opponents goal than the ball or the last defender from the other team?

True (Soccer)

A throw in of the ball is awarded when? (Soccer)

The ball goes out of bounds on the sideline

The purpose of soccer is to advance the ball with your hands, over the goal line and into the net of the other team, while at the same time defending a goal and keeping your opponents from scoring?

False (Soccer)

When the offensive team is shooting for a goal but the defensive team blocks it by kicking it out of bounds out of the endline, the offensive team gets what type of play?

Corner Kick

Soccer games can end in a tie?

True (Soccer)

When the ball hits a players hands or arms in soccer, the ball is placed at the spot of the foul and the other team gets a free kick?

True (Soccer)

How many players are in the field for a soccer team during an official high school match?

11

Which action involves attempting to take the ball away from an opponent? (Soccer)

tackling

What protective gear is worn on the lower legs?

shin guards

What is a direct free kick taken from the penalty mark, awarded for a foul inside the penalty area.

penalty kick

What is the method called to determine a winner if a match is tied after extra time?

penalty shootout

Who is the player responsible for guarding the goal and is the only player who can use their hands?

Goal Keeper

Which term describes the act of controlling the ball while running?

dribbling

What is the area called where the ball must enter to score a point?

Goal

What is the rule violation called when an attacking player is in front of the second-to-last opponent?

Off side

What do you call the kick taken by the defending team after the ball goes out of play off an attacking player?

goal kick

An imaginary line that marks where the play starts; the spot where the ball is placed before a play.

Line of scrimmage

An attempt to advance the ball. A team has a certain number of downs (often 4) to move the ball a specific distance or score.

Down

The action of hiking or passing the ball from the center to the quarterback to start a play.

Snap

When a defensive player charges toward the quarterback to prevent them from completing a pass or running the ball.

Rush

When a defensive player catches a pass intended for an offensive player.

Interception

A successfully caught pass by an offensive player.

Completion

The action where the quarterback gives the ball to another player, usually a running back.

Handoff

A predetermined path that a receiver runs to catch a pass.

Pass Route

A strategy where defenders cover specific areas of the field rather than individual players.

Zone Defense

Scoring by advancing the ball into the opponent’s end zone (usually worth 6 points).

Touchdown

The number one offensive strategy in flag football is to create space so a player can run or catch and run with the ball?

True (Flag Football)

It is a legal play for the player running with the ball to throw the ball backward?

True (Flag Football)

Flag football is played in a noncontact environment?

True (Flag Football)

Only the receivers and running backs are eligible to catch a pass in flag football?

False (Flag Football)

A running play in flag football consist of?

Handing off or tossing the ball back to the running back.

What type of blocking is allowed in flag football?

No blocking