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Pickleball Formative Crit. A

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11 questions

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G8 Pickleball Formative assessment 

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Question 1

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What is the non-volley zone (the kitchen)?

The area behind the baseline

The area near the net where the volleys are not allowed

The service box

The centre of the court

Question 2

2.

How must a legal serve be performed in pickleball?

Overhand and fast

Underhand with the paddle above the waist

Underhand with contact below the waist and diagonally

Overhand into any part of the court

Question 3

3.

What is the double-bounce rule?

The ball can bounce twice on one side

The serve must bounce twice

Each team must let the ball bounce once before volleying

The ball must bounce twice before scoring

Question 4

4.

Which action is not allowed in the kitchen?

Stepping in after the ball bounces

Volleying the ball while standing inside the kitchen

Standing in the kitchen after a rally

Hitting a dink shot

Question 5

5.

What is the main purpose of the ready position?

To look balanced while playing

To rest between points

To confuse your opponent

To prepare quickly for the next shot

Question 6

6.

When is a dink shot most effective?

When your opponent is far back at the baseline

During a fast rally from the baseline

When both teams are close to the net

When serving

Question 7

7.

Why is it an advantage to move toward the net during a rally?

Question 8

8.

If your opponent is positioned deep in the court, which shot is best?

A hard drive straight at them

A soft drop or dink shot

A high lob over their head

A serve

Question 9

9.

How does good communication help in doubles pickleball?

Question 10

10.

Which is the best example of good shot selection?

Hitting the ball as hard as possible every time

Always aiming at the same opponent

Choosing shots based on opponent position

Avoiding the net at all times

Question 11

11.

Describe a strategy you commonly used in class to win points in pickleball.