Lesson T1.1.1
T1.1.1 Tactics and strategies to overcome opponents Quiz: KS3 Physical Education, Unit 1
20 questions
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Lesson T1.1.1, Tactics and strategies to overcome opponents: 20 multiple choice questions for the KS3 Physical Education (National Curriculum), Unit 1: Tactics and strategies in games, written with Revision Ninja.
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The 20 questions
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What is the primary purpose of a tactic in a team game?
- Choose team kit
- Outwit the opposition
- Increase player speed
- Break the rules
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What is the main aim of attacking tactics in invasion games?
- Create scoring space
- Concede possession
- Waste match time
- Defend our goal
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What does marking an opponent mean in invasion games?
- Ignoring their run
- Passing the ball
- Tackling from behind
- Staying close
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Which racket sport involves hitting a shuttlecock over a high net?
- Squash
- Table tennis
- Badminton
- Tennis
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Why does a cricket bowler vary the length and line of deliveries?
- Speed up play
- Deceive the batter
- Protect the stumps
- Save bowling energy
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What is the purpose of spreading wide during a rugby attack?
- Stretch the defence
- Narrow the pitch
- Tire your team
- Concede territory
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What is pressing in football?
- Pressuring high up
- Wasting playing time
- Defending our box
- Passing backwards
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How many seconds can a netball player hold the ball before passing?
- Five seconds
- Ten seconds
- Three seconds
- No time limit
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Which basketball tactic is best for winning possession back late in a game?
- Full court press
- Slow build-up
- Zone defence
- Time wasting
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Which tennis tactic stops net opponents from winning easy points?
- Standing closer
- Playing deep
- Hitting short
- Slower serves
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What is the best way to use a teammate free on the wing?
- Passing backwards
- Passing early
- Shooting directly
- Holding possession
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Where should a rounders fielding team place players to get batters out?
- Behind the posts
- Predicted hit zones
- Deep boundary
- Random positions
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How should a badminton player counter an opponent who anticipates every shot?
- Repeat the shot
- Slow the pace
- Hit harder
- Change direction
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Which tactic helps a netball shooter create space for a clear shot?
- Blind passing
- Decoy run
- Contact foul
- Static holding
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What is a main tactical difference between team games and tennis singles?
- Court dimensions
- Match duration
- Shared player roles
- Scoring systems
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Which tactic is best for a football team protecting a narrow lead late in a match?
- High pressing
- Attacking flanks
- Shooting early
- Keeping possession
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Why might a cricket fielding captain place many fielders on the leg side?
- Speeding up overs
- To restrict wides
- Preventing straight drives
- Targeting batter preference
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In basketball, what does a zone defence involve?
- Guarding an area
- Marking players tightly
- Pressing full court
- Double teaming ball
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Which planned team tactic is used to win possession at a rugby lineout?
- Forming a maul
- Lifting a jumper
- Scrummaging tightly
- Kicking for touch
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Why do sports teams often need to adapt tactics during a match?
- Weather conditions
- Score and opponents
- Kit colours
- Referee decisions
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