Physical Education: Rules and Skills: Soccer and Basketball Worksheet

Question 1

In soccer, what part of the body should a field player usually avoid using to touch the ball during play?

Accepted Answer

A field player should usually avoid using the hands or arms to touch the ball during soccer play. The goalkeeper may use the hands inside the penalty area.

Question 2

A soccer player wants to pass the ball accurately to a teammate who is 10 feet away. Name one part of the foot the player could use and explain why it helps.

Accepted Answer

The player could use the inside of the foot because it gives better control and makes the pass more accurate.

Question 3

In basketball, what does it mean to dribble the ball?

Accepted Answer

To dribble the ball means to bounce it repeatedly on the floor with one hand while moving or standing still.

Question 4

A basketball player takes three steps while holding the ball without dribbling. What rule has been broken?

Accepted Answer

The player has broken the traveling rule because the player moved too many steps while holding the ball without dribbling.

Question 5

Look at a basketball court diagram. Circle the place where a player usually stands to shoot a free throw. Then describe where it is located.

Accepted Answer

The free throw line is the line in front of the basket and inside the three-point arc. A player stands behind this line to shoot a free throw.

Question 6

In soccer, what is the main job of the goalkeeper?

Accepted Answer

The goalkeeper's main job is to protect the goal and stop the other team from scoring.

Question 7

A soccer teammate is open near the goal, but you are far away and a defender is in front of you. What is a smart team play you could make?

Accepted Answer

A smart team play would be to pass the ball to the open teammate because the teammate may have a better chance to score.

Question 8

In basketball, explain the difference between a bounce pass and a chest pass.

Accepted Answer

A bounce pass is thrown so the ball hits the floor once before reaching a teammate. A chest pass is thrown straight from the passer's chest to a teammate's chest.

Question 9

During a soccer game, the ball completely crosses the sideline. What usually happens next?

Accepted Answer

The team that did not touch the ball last gets a throw-in from the sideline where the ball went out.

Question 10

During a basketball game, the ball goes out of bounds after touching Team A last. Which team gets the ball next?

Accepted Answer

Team B gets the ball next because the ball went out of bounds after Team A touched it last.

Question 11

Name two ways players can show good sportsmanship in soccer or basketball.

Accepted Answer

Players can show good sportsmanship by encouraging teammates and respectfully accepting the referee's calls. They can also help an opponent up after a fall.

Question 12

A soccer player is getting ready to kick the ball. Describe one safe way to kick so the player avoids hurting others.

Accepted Answer

The player should look around before kicking and make sure no one is too close to the swinging foot. This helps keep all players safe.

Question 13

Look at a soccer field diagram. Identify the goal, center circle, and sideline. Then explain what the sideline is for.

Accepted Answer

The goal is where teams try to score, the center circle is in the middle of the field, and the sideline marks the side boundary. If the ball completely crosses the sideline, it is out of play.

Question 14

In basketball defense, what should a player do to stay between the opponent and the basket?

Accepted Answer

The defender should keep the body balanced, watch the opponent, slide the feet, and stay in a position between the opponent and the basket.

Question 15

Compare soccer and basketball. Write one rule or skill they have in common and one way they are different.

Accepted Answer

Both soccer and basketball require teamwork, passing, and trying to score in a goal or basket. They are different because soccer players mostly use their feet, while basketball players use their hands to dribble, pass, and shoot.

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