Rounders

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1. Question 1

   1 mark

   A fielder catches the ball in the air straight after the batter hits it, before it touches the ground. The batter is:

   A. made the bowler

   B. out (caught out)

   C. given a rounder

   D. allowed another hit

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2. Question 2

   3 marks

   State three items of equipment needed to play a game of rounders.

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3. Question 3

   1 mark

   During a game, Amina hits the ball and runs all the way round the four posts without stopping before the next ball is bowled. Her team scores a:

   A. rounder

   B. no-ball

   C. backstop

   D. half rounder

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4. Question 4

   1 mark

   The player who uses the bat to hit the ball is called the:

   A. bowler

   B. backstop

   C. batter

   D. umpire

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5. Question 5

   6 marks

   Name three basic skills a good rounders player needs, and for each state briefly what it involves.

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   Any three, 2 marks each (name 1 + explanation 1): Batting - swinging the bat to hit the ball well and far. Bowling - delivering the ball underarm accurately to the batter. Fielding/catching - stopping and catching the ball to return it quickly. Throwing - passing the ball accurately to a post. Running - running quickly from post to post. Accept any three valid skills.

6. Question 6

   1 mark

   Which of the following is a key safety rule when playing rounders?

   A. run holding the bat tightly

   B. keep the bat swinging near the backstop

   C. hit the ball towards other players

   D. drop the bat carefully after hitting, do not throw it

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7. Question 7

   1 mark

   Which piece of equipment is used to hit the ball in rounders?

   A. a kickboard

   B. a rounders bat

   C. a racket

   D. a hockey stick

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8. Question 8

   4 marks

   Describe the roles of the following players in rounders: (a) the bowler (b) the backstop.

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   (a) Bowler: stands in the bowling square and delivers/throws the ball with a smooth underarm action towards the batter for them to hit (2 marks). (b) Backstop: stands behind the batter to stop and catch balls the batter misses and returns them quickly to help get batters out (2 marks).

9. Question 9

   2 marks

   List two ways in which a batter can be got out in a game of rounders.

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   Any two (1 mark each): the ball is caught by a fielder before it touches the ground (caught out); the post the batter is running to is stumped/touched with the ball before the batter reaches it; the batter runs on the inside of a post or overtakes another batter. Accept any correct valid method.

10. Question 10

    1 mark

    The fielder who stands behind the batter to catch balls the batter misses is called the:

    A. first post

    B. backstop

    C. bowler

    D. striker

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11. Question 11

    1 mark

    Which official watches the game and decides whether a batter is out or a ball is fair?

    A. bowler

    B. coach

    C. backstop

    D. umpire

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12. Question 12

    3 marks

    Your class is playing rounders during a games lesson. Give three safety measures the pupils should follow to avoid injury.

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    Any three (1 mark each): drop/place the bat down after hitting rather than throwing it; wait in the safe waiting area away from the batter's swing; warm up before playing; keep enough space between players; follow the umpire's instructions; wear suitable clothing and shoes. Accept any three valid measures.

13. Question 13

    1 mark

    The player who throws the ball to the batter is the:

    A. bowler

    B. fielder

    C. backstop

    D. captain

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14. Question 14

    1 mark

    How many posts must a batter run around to complete a full rounder?

    A. 3 posts

    B. 4 posts

    C. 2 posts

    D. 5 posts

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15. Question 15

    4 marks

    (a) Explain how a batting team scores one full rounder.

    (b) State what happens to a batter who is caught out.

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16. Question 16

    1 mark

    In rounders, the ball is correctly delivered to the batter using:

    A. a bounce pass

    B. a two-handed push

    C. an overarm throw

    D. a smooth underarm throw

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17. Question 17

    4 marks

    Explain two reasons why teamwork is important for a fielding team in rounders.

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    Any two, 2 marks each: fielders must pass/throw the ball quickly to each other to get batters out before they reach a post; players must cover different areas so no part of the field is left open; communicating (calling for the ball) prevents collisions and dropped catches. Accept any two well-explained reasons.

18. Question 18

    1 mark

    While waiting to bat, where should the other batting-team players stand for safety?

    A. in the batting/waiting area, away from the batter's swing

    B. in the fielding area

    C. right next to the batter

    D. behind the bowler

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19. Question 19

    4 marks

    During a match, Kamau hits the ball only a short distance.

    (a) Should he run or wait, and why?

    (b) What is a wise decision if he can only safely reach the first post?

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20. Question 20

    1 mark

    After a batter hits the ball, in which direction do they run to reach the first post?

    A. towards first post, moving from post to post in order

    B. to any post they choose first

    C. straight back to the bowler

    D. off the pitch to rest

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21. Question 21

    1 mark

    Rounders is best classified as which type of game?

    A. a swimming game

    B. an athletics event

    C. a net and wall game

    D. a striking and fielding game

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