Chapter 8 Vocab

Question 1

Backswing

Answer 1

Backward or takeaway movement to put the arm, leg, or racket in a position to move ballistically forward to project an object

Question 2

Validated developmental sequences

Answer 2

Sequences of advances in the performance of a skill that have been determined by longitudinal study and shown to fall in the same fixed order for all individuals

Question 3

Block rotation

Answer 3

The trunk is forward rotation of the lower and upper trunk as a unit

Question 4

Differentiated trunk rotation

Answer 4

the lower trunk rotates forward while the upper trunk is rotating backward, still preparing to rotate forward

Question 5

Kick

Answer 5

A ballistic strike from the foot

Question 6

Punt

Answer 6

Form of kicking where an object is dropped from the individual’s hands before impact with the foot

Question 7

Sidearm striking

Answer 7

Form of striking where the arm remains at or below shoulder level

Question 8

Overarm striking

Answer 8

Form of striking where the arm travels above the shoulder level