P.E. Final Exam Review Notes

Lacrosse

  • Goalie: Only the goalie is allowed to play between the crease and the goal.
  • Picking up the ball: Players may pick up the ball from the ground by using either a scoop or a rake technique.
  • Cradling: This is the action of swiveling the stick back and forth to keep the ball in the net.

Basketball

  • Ball handling: Players on offense are not allowed to run while holding onto the ball. (True/False: False)
  • Defense positioning: The team on defense must set up properly and cannot play on either side of the line of scrimmage. (True/False: False)
  • Quarterback: This is the offensive player who typically throws the ball the most.
  • Touchdown: The action when a player crosses the goal line.
  • Offensive objective: The offense is primarily trying to score; the statement that they aim to keep the defense from scoring is False.
  • Types of passes: Include chest pass and bounce pass.
  • Rebound: Occurs when a player regains possession after a missed shot hits the rim or backboard.
  • Dribbling: Players should contact the ball with the pads of their fingers.

Softball/Kickball

  • Shortstop Position: Typically stands between second and third base.
  • Homerun: When an offensive player touches all four bases in one run.
  • Force Out Rule: A defensive player can get a force out by tagging the base (True).
  • Throwing mechanics: Right-handed players should step forward with their left foot when throwing a ball.
  • First Base Play: If the ball is hit/kicked, defensive play at first base is always a force out (True).

Volleyball

  • Hit Limit: Each time the ball comes over the net, the team has a maximum of 3 hits to return it.
  • Common terms: Include bump, set, spike, block, serve.
  • Main Objective: Score points by ensuring the ball lands on the opponent's side of the net.

Pickle Ball

  • Non-volley zone: Players may hit the ball in this zone as long as it bounces once before returning it (True).
  • Serve technique: Must be performed underhand.
  • Volley Definition: Returning the ball without letting it bounce.

Soccer

  • Goalkeeper rules: The goalkeeper can use their hands inside their own goalie box (True).
  • Scoring aim: The goal is to kick the ball into the goal.
  • Restarting play: After the ball goes out over the sideline, play is restarted with a throw in.

Hockey

  • Face off: At the start of a game, players from opposing teams face off to determine puck/ball possession (True).
  • Key terms in floor hockey: Include stick, puck/ball, and goal.