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Hidden Ball

Strike the Object · Class 5 Physical Education and Well Being

Practise 15 short and long answer questions on Hidden Ball from Strike the Object. Try writing your own answer first, then tap the question to compare it with the model answer and read the explanation behind it.

1 What equipment is used in Hidden Ball? 1 mark
Model answer

Mark a circular area.

Explanation

The material and setup are essential because they define how the activity is carried out.

2 Describe the starting arrangement for Hidden Ball. 2 marks
Model answer

Mark a circular area; place a chair in the middle with a ball under it; six or seven students stand outside with balls and sticks.

Explanation

A clear starting arrangement helps every student understand where to begin and what equipment to use.

3 State the main action practised in Hidden Ball. 2 marks
Model answer

Try to hit the ball under the chair and move it to the other side of the circle; retrieve balls hit by others and try again.

Explanation

This identifies the central movement rather than an unrelated skill.

4 Explain how a student should carry out Hidden Ball safely and effectively. 3 marks
Model answer

Try to hit the ball under the chair and move it to the other side of the circle; retrieve balls hit by others and try again.

  • Begin from the stated arrangement: Mark a circular area; place a chair in the middle with a ball under it; six or seven students stand outside with balls and sticks.
  • Follow the key movement: Try to hit the ball under the chair and move it to the other side of the circle; retrieve balls hit by others and try again.
  • Keep attention on this focus: Adjusting position and coordinating while retrieving and hitting.
Explanation

The answer combines the starting position, the movement and the point that controls successful performance.

5 What is the purpose of Hidden Ball? 2 marks
Model answer

The activity practises accurate hitting and coordination.

Explanation

The activity's rules and goal show what students are practising and how success is recognised.

6 Explain the rules or scoring used in Hidden Ball. 3 marks
Model answer

The activity practises accurate hitting and coordination.

  • Use the setup described for Hidden Ball: Mark a circular area; place a chair in the middle with a ball under it; six or seven students stand outside with balls and sticks.
  • Complete the task as described: Try to hit the ball under the chair and move it to the other side of the circle; retrieve balls hit by others and try again.
Explanation

Rules and scoring make the task clear and allow students to take turns fairly.

7 A classmate is unsure what to focus on during Hidden Ball. What advice would you give? 3 marks
Model answer

Adjusting position and coordinating while retrieving and hitting.

  • Watch the movement or object carefully.
  • Keep the body balanced and follow the activity's stated steps.
  • Remember the main focus: Adjusting position and coordinating while retrieving and hitting.
Explanation

The advice links the book's specific focus with attentive, controlled practice.

8 How could the teacher vary Hidden Ball while keeping it recognisably the same activity? 3 marks
Model answer

Vary the circle size or place a goalkeeper to guard the centre.

  • Keep the main task and its purpose unchanged.
  • Use the suggested variation: Vary the circle size or place a goalkeeper to guard the centre.
  • Explain the changed condition before students begin.
Explanation

The textbook suggests changing a feature such as equipment, distance, size or team arrangement while preserving the main skill.

9 Read the situation: a group is preparing to practise Hidden Ball. Explain how they should set up, perform the task and recognise success. 4 marks
Model answer

The group should follow the activity's stated setup and carry out the central action. The goal is to perform the task with control and follow the rules.

  • Setup: Mark a circular area; place a chair in the middle with a ball under it; six or seven students stand outside with balls and sticks.
  • Action: Try to hit the ball under the chair and move it to the other side of the circle; retrieve balls hit by others and try again.
  • Success or rule: The activity practises accurate hitting and coordination.
  • Focus: Adjusting position and coordinating while retrieving and hitting.
Explanation

A complete answer covers the arrangement, movement, rule or goal, and the skill focus, which are the main parts of an activity plan.

10 Which detail is most important to remember when practising Hidden Ball? 2 marks
Model answer

Adjusting position and coordinating while retrieving and hitting.

Explanation

The focus point helps the student concentrate on the movement detail emphasised in the instructions.

11 Explain one difficulty a learner may face in Hidden Ball and how the instructions help address it. 3 marks
Model answer

A learner may find it difficult to coordinate the movement while keeping control of the object. The instructions help by giving a clear setup and action to follow.

  • Remember the starting position: Mark a circular area; place a chair in the middle with a ball under it; six or seven students stand outside with balls and sticks.
  • Practise the main movement: Try to hit the ball under the chair and move it to the other side of the circle; retrieve balls hit by others and try again.
  • Concentrate on: Adjusting position and coordinating while retrieving and hitting.
Explanation

Breaking the activity into clear steps helps the learner practise one part at a time instead of guessing.

12 A teacher asks students to explain Hidden Ball to a new classmate. Write a clear explanation including the setup, main action, goal and one useful practice tip. 4 marks
Model answer

Hidden Ball is an activity in which students follow a particular arrangement and practise a defined movement. The task should be completed by following its rules and paying attention to the stated skill focus.

  • Setup: Mark a circular area; place a chair in the middle with a ball under it; six or seven students stand outside with balls and sticks.
  • Main action: Try to hit the ball under the chair and move it to the other side of the circle; retrieve balls hit by others and try again.
  • Goal or scoring: The activity practises accurate hitting and coordination.
  • Practice tip: Adjusting position and coordinating while retrieving and hitting.
Explanation

Explaining an activity well means describing not only the movement but also how it begins, what students are trying to do and what they should pay attention to.

13 Why is it useful to follow the stated rules in Hidden Ball? 2 marks
Model answer

Following the rules makes the activity clear and helps students practise the intended movement fairly.

  • It tells players what action to perform.
  • It makes the goal or scoring clear.
Explanation

Rules prevent confusion and keep the activity focused on its intended task.

14 Compare the role of preparation and movement in Hidden Ball. 3 marks
Model answer

Preparation gives students the correct position and equipment, while the movement is the action they practise. Both are needed for the activity to work as described.

  • Preparation: Mark a circular area; place a chair in the middle with a ball under it; six or seven students stand outside with balls and sticks.
  • Movement: Try to hit the ball under the chair and move it to the other side of the circle; retrieve balls hit by others and try again.
  • The preparation makes the movement possible to perform in an organised way.
Explanation

The question checks whether students can distinguish the starting arrangement from the skill itself.

15 After observing Hidden Ball, what would you tell a student who wants to improve? Give a practical, source-based plan. 4 marks
Model answer

The student should practise by following the stated arrangement, repeating the central movement carefully and checking the key focus point. Improvement should come from controlled practice rather than changing the activity's basic rules.

  • Start with the correct setup: Mark a circular area; place a chair in the middle with a ball under it; six or seven students stand outside with balls and sticks.
  • Repeat the main action: Try to hit the ball under the chair and move it to the other side of the circle; retrieve balls hit by others and try again.
  • Check the focus point: Adjusting position and coordinating while retrieving and hitting.
  • Use the stated variation if practice needs to change: Vary the circle size or place a goalkeeper to guard the centre.
Explanation

A useful plan connects the source's setup, movement, focus and suggested variation instead of giving unrelated advice.