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HMS, BM EQ-Bank 555 MC

A netball player catches the ball, pivots, and passes to a teammate during a match.

Which of the following best describes this skill according to motor characteristics?

  1. Fine motor, closed, self-paced
  2. Gross motor, open, externally paced
  3. Fine motor, open, externally paced
  4. Gross motor, closed, self-paced
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\(B\)

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  • B is correct: Catching, pivoting and passing involves large muscle groups (gross motor), occurs in a changing environment with defenders (open), and timing is influenced by opponents’ positions and movements (externally paced).

Other Options:

  • A is incorrect: Netball passing primarily uses large muscle groups (gross motor, not fine motor) and occurs in a changing environment (open, not closed).
  • C is incorrect: Netball passing primarily uses large muscle groups (gross motor, not fine motor).
  • D is incorrect: Netball passing occurs in a changing environment (open, not closed) and timing is influenced by game conditions (externally paced, not self-paced).