PICKLEBALL 2024
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ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS IN THIS SECTION
QUESTION 1
When teaching the transition shot, a coach must focus on the person with the
paddle - this person will make all of the mistakes - ANSWERS-False
QUESTION 2
The difference between the 3rd shot drop versus the 3rd shot drive is -
ANSWERS-The acceleration of the swing and weight transfer through the body
QUESTION 3
Hitting the transition shot (drop or drive) requires the student to accomplish -
ANSWERS-Contact in front of the body and student using body momentum
(weight transfer) to guide ball over net
QUESTION 4
It is a good idea go use targets and visual aids games - ANSWERS-True
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QUESTION 5
When teaching beginning students to serve, start at the baseline to gauge if
students can hit the ball - ANSWERS-False
QUESTION 6
It is important to immediately teach beginner students how to aim the serve and
return - ANSWERS-False
QUESTION 7
Coaches should not immediately focus on legality of serve for beginners - coaches
should start and focus on serving the ball in the correct service box and not
overwhelm the player - ANSWERS-True
QUESTION 8
With students standing at the baseline in ball to ball, students should ideally use the
_______ ball - ANSWERS-Orange compression ball
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CERTIFICATION
ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS IN THIS SECTION
QUESTION 1
When teaching the transition shot, a coach must focus on the person with the
paddle - this person will make all of the mistakes - ANSWERS-False
QUESTION 2
The difference between the 3rd shot drop versus the 3rd shot drive is -
ANSWERS-The acceleration of the swing and weight transfer through the body
QUESTION 3
Hitting the transition shot (drop or drive) requires the student to accomplish -
ANSWERS-Contact in front of the body and student using body momentum
(weight transfer) to guide ball over net
QUESTION 4
It is a good idea go use targets and visual aids games - ANSWERS-True
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CERTIFICATION
QUESTION 5
When teaching beginning students to serve, start at the baseline to gauge if
students can hit the ball - ANSWERS-False
QUESTION 6
It is important to immediately teach beginner students how to aim the serve and
return - ANSWERS-False
QUESTION 7
Coaches should not immediately focus on legality of serve for beginners - coaches
should start and focus on serving the ball in the correct service box and not
overwhelm the player - ANSWERS-True
QUESTION 8
With students standing at the baseline in ball to ball, students should ideally use the
_______ ball - ANSWERS-Orange compression ball
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