CRICKET 2015

Question 10.
(a) (i) Draw a neat diagram of cricket pitch with specification and dimensions. [5]
(ii) List any three important national tournaments. [3]
(iii) Give the full forms of MCC and ICC. [2]

(b) (i) Mention any five conditions when a ball is declared dead in cricket. [5]
(ii) Specify the measurements of the following: [3]
(1) Circumference of the ball.
(2) Maximum length of the bat.
(3) Height of stumps from the ground.
(iii) Explain the following terms : [2]
(1) China man.
(2) Time out.

c) (i) State any five decisions given by the leg umpire. [5]

(ii) Explain the following terms : [3]

(1) Yorker

(2) Good length

(3) Half volley

(iii) Mention two exceptional circumstances under which the game can be suspended. [2]

Answer:

(a) (i) Diagram of Pitch.

(ii) Three National tournaments.

Ranji Trophy

C.K. Naidu Trophy

Deodhar Trophy.

(iii) MCC = Marylebone Cricket Club

ICC = Imperial Cricket Conference, International Cricket Council

(b)

Five conditions when the ball is declared dead:

After over is complete.

When the batsman is out.

When the ball crosses the boundary line.

When the ball takes more than one bounces on the pitch.

When the inning is over.

Circumference of the ball = 22-4 to 22-9 cm.

Maximum length of bat = 95-6 cm (38 inch) Height of stump from the ground = 32 inch.

China Man : A ball delivered in this way will spin from Off-side to the Leg-side for a right
handed batsman.

Time-Out: A batsman takes more than 2 minutes to come out after the fall of a wicket.

(c)

Five decisions given by the Leg Umpire:

Run out at striker end.

Hit wicket.

Stumping out.

Height no ball.

Runout.

Yorker : Yorker is a delivery which bounces just near the popping crease.

Good Length : It is a type of delivery in cricket that pitches at a distance from the batsman
that makes him difficult to score runs.

Half Volley : Half volley is a delivery that bounces just short of the block hole. Usually easy to
drive or glance away.

Circumstances in which game can be suspended :

Due to bad weather.

Terrorist attack.

Misconduct by team.

Due to interference from outside people.

VOLLEYBALL 2015

Question 13. [10 x 2]

(a) (i) Write any five fundamental skills required by a player in the game of volleyball. [5]
(ii) Name any three of the national tournaments. [3]
(iii) Explain the following terms : [2]
(1) Under hand service
(2) Round arm service.
(b) (i) Explain the procedure to be followed for a substitution during the play. [5]
(ii) Mention any three acts of breach which are punishable. [3]
(iii) Give the specification of the net used in the game of volleyball. [2]
(c) (i) List the officials required for conducting a match. [5]
(ii) State any three duties of a coach during the match. [3]
(iii) What is the role of a setter in the game ? [2]
Answer:
(a) (i) Five fundamental skills required by a player:

The service.

The Net Recovery.

The Block

The Set-up

The Attack (smash)

(ii) Three national tournaments :

Youth National Championship

Federation Cup

National Club Volleyball Championship

(iii)

Under Hand Service : The ball is held on the extended hand at waist height in front of right
shoulder. The serving arm is swung down well behind the body, tosses the ball a few inches
into air when the ball contacted with heel of the hand, the wrist or the inside of the clenched
fist.

Round arm service : The ball is tossed above the head. The body weight shifts towards the
right leg. The ball is hit at the highest point with the complete straight arm and straight legs.

(b)

Substitution request is made only when a substitute enters the substitute zone. A
substitution is the act by which a player after being recorded by the scorer enters the game
for another player. One or more players are permitted at the same time.

3 Acts of Breach : To talk again and again to the officials concerning their decision.

To make uncivil remarks to the officials or players of the opposing team.

To act in an uncivil manner so as to influence the decisions of officials.

Length of Net — 9-50 m.

Breadth of Net — 1 m.
Height of Net (men)—2-43 m.
Height of Net (women)—2-24 m.
(c)

Officials required for conducting a match:

Referee — 2 (First and Second)

Scorer—2

Lineman—2

Duties of a Coach :

Encourage the player while playing.

To guide the player at the time out.

Tell them about the attacker team play.

Make substitution if required.

Setter : A person raising the ball for spike/smash.

FOOTBALL

Question 9. [10 x 2]
(a) (i) Draw a neat diagram of penalty area and the goal post with its dimensions. [5]
(ii) State any three ways of restarting a play. [3]
(iii) In a football match, what is meant by the term sudden death ? [2]
(b) (i) Explain the procedure to be followed for a substitution in a football match. [5]
(ii) State any three pre-match duties of the referee. [3]
(iii) Explain the following : [2]
(1) Banana shot.
(2) Chip shot.
(c) (i) Explain any five offenses committed by a player for which a red card is shown. [5]
(ii) State any three fouls in the game of football. [3]
(iii) What is the circumference and weight of the ball ? [2]
Answer:
(a) (i)

ii.

• Throw in Kick off (After goal, Half-time and coach

• Dropped ball extra time if needed)
• Comer kick

iii. When no goal is scored after tie breaker, alternate penalty kicks are given to each team till
the tie is broken. This is called sudden death.

(b)

1. In a football game three substitution are allowed. Procedure—The player will report to the
official table when the game will stop. Referee allows the player to enter the field and he
will go by centre line. The substitute player will come out of the field and procedure is
complete.
2. Three pre-match duties of the referee :
(a) To check the equipments are according to law.
(b) To check all the measurements.
(c) To check all the official are on their places.
• Banana Shot r A banana shot is an off centre shot (kick) that makes the ball curve or
suddenly change direction before dropping to the ground.
• Chip Shot : A shot in which the ball kicked form underneath with accuracy but less
than maximum force to launch it high into the air in order to pass it over the heads of
opponents or to score a goal.

(c)

1. Five offenses when Red card is shown :

• Pushing the opponent (player)
• Charging the opponent (player)
• Hitting the opponent (player)
• Abusing the opponent (player)
• Delaying the restart of play
Three fouls in the game of football:
• Offside
• Hand
 • (Throw-in) when ball crosses the touch line.
Circumference of ball = 68 cm – 70 cm
Weight of ball = 410 gm – 450 gm.

CRICKET 2016

Question 9. [3 x 5]
(a) Draw a neat labelled diagram of a cricket field and show any ten fielding positions of the
players. [5]
(b) Explain the term power play in the game of cricket. What are the restrictions imposed on
the players during the power play? [5]
(c) What is meant by tampering of ball ? Mention any two ways by which a ball is tampered.
[5]
(d) What are the duties of the third umpire ? How does the third umpire convey his decision
during the game ? [5]
(e) Explain the following terms : [5]
(i) Bouncer
(ii) Lost ball

Answer:
(a)
(b) Power play is the name for the fielding restrictions in limited-over and Twenty- 20
matches in cricket. It is of 30 yard circle in the centre of field.

Restrictions imposed on the players during the power play:

Mandatory powers play (1-10 overs) : Only two fielders are allowed outside the 30- yard
circle.

Between over 11 and 40, a maximum of four fielders are allowed outside the 30-yard circle.

In the final 10 overs (41-50), a maximum of five fielders will be allowed to field outside the
restricted area.

(c) Ball Tampering : Unlawful alteration of the surface or seam of a ball on the field to effect
its motion is known as Ball Tampering. The two ways by which a ball is tampered are :

Rubbing the ball on the ground.

Picking the threads of the main seam.

(d) Third Umpire Duties : The third umpire is also known as on off-field umpire who usually
gives his decision when the on-field umpires are unsure. The third umpire looks at various TV
replays from different angles and comes to a conclusion by pressing the appropriate signal.
The field umpire can use his discretion to refer a close decision to the third umpire regarding
the dismissal of a batsman, catches or boundaries via a wireless set or a signal system. Third
umpire conveys his decision through radio link and television replay. A red light indicates that
the batsman is out and a green one otherwise.

(e) (i) Bouncer : In a game of cricket, a bouncer is a type of delivery in which a ball pitched
short by a fast bowler so that it rises up to the batsman’s chest or head (or even higher).
(ii) Lost Ball : The ball which is hit by the batsman is gone out of the field and fielder is not
able to find it is called lost ball.

VOLLEYBALL 2016

Question 12. [3 x 5]
(a) Explain the system of rotation in the game of volleyball. Mention any four rotation faults a
player may commit during the game. [5]
(b) Explain the following : [5]

(i) Assisted hit (ii) Penetration fault

(c) (i) Who is a Spiker in the game of volleyball ? [2]
(ii) List any three blocking faults the players may commit during the game. [3]
(d) What is the method of scoring in the game of volleyball ? State the various types of delays
in the game. [5]
(e) Expand the following : [5]
(i) FIVB
(ii) VFI
(iii) AVF
(iv) UVA
(v) JVA
Answer:
(a) Rotation : It is a process of changing the positions of the players within a court in a
clockwise direction after getting a chance to serve.

Rotation Fault:

When the player is not being positioned correctly on the court at service.

When the middle front player is being overlapped with the right front player.

When middle back player is being overlapped with the middle front player.

When determining whether the player in position 1 and player in position 6 are overlapped.

(b)

Assisted Hit: A player takes support from a team mate or any object in order to reach the ball
within the playing area.

Penetration Fault : It is permitted for a player to step under the net into the opponents court
provided that he does not interfere with the opponent’s play and if it interferes the play of
opponents it is a fault.

(c)

Spiker : The title given to the player who finishes the attack by hitting the ball across the net
fast and hard.

Blocking Fault:

When the blocker blocks an opponent’s serve.

Blocker is not given a chance to attack the opponent.

The ball is deflected out of play off a block.

A back row player or libro completes a block.

(d) There are two scoring methods in Volleyball:

Rally Scoring : In rally scoring team scores a point when the other team fails to return the ball
over the net and hit the ball out of bounds commits an infraction or makes a service error.

Side out Scoring : In side out scoring the service team scores a point when the opponents fail
to return the ball over the net hit the ball out of bounds.

Ways of delays in game :

Delaying a substitution.

Request for an illegal substitution.

Repeating an improper request.

Delaying the game by a team member.

(e)
FIVB—Federation International de Volleyball.

VFI—Volleyball Federation of India.

AVF—Asian Volleyball Federation.

UVA —United Volleyball Association.

JVA—Japan Volleyball Association.

c) (i) State any five decisions given by the leg umpire. [5]
(ii) Explain the following terms : [3]
(1) Yorker
(2) Good length
(3) Half volley
(iii) Mention two exceptional circumstances under which the game can be suspended. [2]
Answer:
(a) (i) Diagram of Pitch.

(ii) Three National tournaments.

Ranji Trophy

C.K. Naidu Trophy

Deodhar Trophy.

(iii) MCC = Marylebone Cricket Club

ICC = Imperial Cricket Conference, International Cricket Council

(b)

Five conditions when the ball is declared dead:

After over is complete.

When the batsman is out.

When the ball crosses the boundary line.

When the ball takes more than one bounces on the pitch.

When the inning is over.

Circumference of the ball = 22-4 to 22-9 cm.
Maximum length of bat = 95-6 cm (38 inch) Height of stump from the ground = 32 inch.

China Man : A ball delivered in this way will spin from Off-side to the Leg-side for a right handed
batsman.

Time-Out: A batsman takes more than 2 minutes to come out after the fall of a wicket.

(c)

Five decisions given by the Leg Umpire:

Run out at striker end.

Hit wicket.

Stumping out.

Height no ball.

Runout.

Yorker : Yorker is a delivery which bounces just near the popping crease.

Good Length : It is a type of delivery in cricket that pitches at a distance from the batsman that makes
him difficult to score runs.

Half Volley : Half volley is a delivery that bounces just short of the block hole. Usually easy to drive or
glance away.

Circumstances in which game can be suspended :

Due to bad weather.

Terrorist attack.

Misconduct by team.

Due to interference from outside people.

c) (i) State any five decisions given by the leg umpire. [5]
(ii) Explain the following terms : [3]
(1) Yorker
(2) Good length
(3) Half volley
(iii) Mention two exceptional circumstances under which the game can be suspended. [2]
Answer:
(a) (i) Diagram of Pitch.

(ii) Three National tournaments.

Ranji Trophy

C.K. Naidu Trophy

Deodhar Trophy.

(iii) MCC = Marylebone Cricket Club

ICC = Imperial Cricket Conference, International Cricket Council

(b)

Five conditions when the ball is declared dead:

After over is complete.

When the batsman is out.

When the ball crosses the boundary line.

When the ball takes more than one bounces on the pitch.

When the inning is over.

Circumference of the ball = 22-4 to 22-9 cm.

Maximum length of bat = 95-6 cm (38 inch) Height of stump from the ground = 32 inch.

China Man : A ball delivered in this way will spin from Off-side to the Leg-side for a right handed
batsman.

Time-Out: A batsman takes more than 2 minutes to come out after the fall of a wicket.

(c)

Five decisions given by the Leg Umpire:

Run out at striker end.

Hit wicket.

Stumping out.

Height no ball.

Runout.
Yorker : Yorker is a delivery which bounces just near the popping crease.

Good Length : It is a type of delivery in cricket that pitches at a distance from the batsman that makes
him difficult to score runs.

Half Volley : Half volley is a delivery that bounces just short of the block hole. Usually easy to drive or
glance away.

Circumstances in which game can be suspended :

Due to bad weather.

Terrorist attack.

Misconduct by team.

Due to interference from outside people.

c) (i) State any five decisions given by the leg umpire. [5]
(ii) Explain the following terms : [3]
(1) Yorker
(2) Good length
(3) Half volley
(iii) Mention two exceptional circumstances under which the game can be suspended. [2]
Answer:
(a) (i) Diagram of Pitch.

(ii) Three National tournaments.

Ranji Trophy

C.K. Naidu Trophy

Deodhar Trophy.

(iii) MCC = Marylebone Cricket Club

ICC = Imperial Cricket Conference, International Cricket Council

(b)

Five conditions when the ball is declared dead:

After over is complete.

When the batsman is out.

When the ball crosses the boundary line.

When the ball takes more than one bounces on the pitch.

When the inning is over.

Circumference of the ball = 22-4 to 22-9 cm.

Maximum length of bat = 95-6 cm (38 inch) Height of stump from the ground = 32 inch.

China Man : A ball delivered in this way will spin from Off-side to the Leg-side for a right handed
batsman.

Time-Out: A batsman takes more than 2 minutes to come out after the fall of a wicket.

(c)

Five decisions given by the Leg Umpire:

Run out at striker end.

Hit wicket.

Stumping out.

Height no ball.

Runout.

Yorker : Yorker is a delivery which bounces just near the popping crease.

Good Length : It is a type of delivery in cricket that pitches at a distance from the batsman that makes
him difficult to score runs.

Half Volley : Half volley is a delivery that bounces just short of the block hole. Usually easy to drive or
glance away.

Circumstances in which game can be suspended :

Due to bad weather.

Terrorist attack.

Misconduct by team.

Due to interference from outside people.

FOOTBALL

Question 8. [3 x 5]
(a) What is meant by wall formation in the game of football ? With the help of a diagram show
any one defensive formation and any one offensive formation in the game. [5]
(b) State the importance of technical area in the game of football. Also, give its specifications.
[5]
(c) Mention any five duties of the fourth official in the game. [5]
(d) What is a direct free kick in the game of football ? State any three situations when a referee
awards a direct free kick. [5]
(e) Explain the following : [5]
(i) Heading
(ii) Goal area
Answer:
(a) Wall Formation : A line of players organized by a team to stand shoulder by shoulder and try
to prevent a free kick being scored. A wall is designed to obstruct the kicker’s view of goal and
restrict the target he has to shoot at. Therefore, we can say that the wall is primarily used to cut
off the shooter’s angle to the post nearest to the spot of the free kick.

1. In this area team coach, manager and players (extra) sit together and make the strategies
of game.
2. Only one person at a time is authorized to convey tactical instruction and he must return to
his position after the instructions.
3. The coach and other occupants of the technical area must behave in a responsible
manner.

The technical area extends 1 m on either side of the designated seated area and extends
forward upto a distance of 1 m from the touch lines.

(c) Duties of Fourth Official :

• Assists the administrative functions.

• Assess the players.
• Ensues that the substitutions are conducted in an orderly manner.
• Serves as a replacement official in the event.
• Acts as the contact point between the match official and any non-participants.

(d) Direct Free Kick : A direct free kick is a method of restarting play in a game of football
following a foul. A goal may be scored directly against the opposing side without the ball having
first touched another player. A direct free kick is awarded to the opposing team if a player
commits any of the following offenses :

• Kicks or attempts to kick an opponent.

• Charges an opponent.
• Handles the ball deliberately (except for the goalkeeper within his own penalty area).

(e)

1. Heading : Heading is an important skill which is used by players. To head a ball

accurately, a player should judge the flight of the ball and wait for the proper jump and hit
the ball with the head.
2. Goal Area : A goal area is defined at each end of the field. Two lines are drawn at right
angles to the goal line 5-5 m from the inside of each goal post. These lines extend into the
field of play for a distance of 5-5 m and are joined by a line drawn parallel with the goal
line.
CRICKET 2017

Question 9. [3 x 5]
(a) State any five pre-match duties of the umpire. [5]
(b) Name any five different variations of spin bowling, in cricket.
(c) Specify the measurement of the following :
(i) Length and width of a bat
(ii) Circumference and weight of a ball
(iii) Length of wickets above the ground.
(d) Write any five instances when a ball becomes dead.
(e) Explain the following terms :
(i) An appeal (ii) Bump ball
Answer:
(a)

(a) Day n to Previous Day :

Acknowledge the appointment and seek particulars relevant to the match. (Venue, Date,
Teams, Partners, Scorers etc.)

Connect with partner (s) and agree on the time to meet the venue on previous day.

Revise laws and connect to public information relevant to the match or tournament.

(b) Previous Day :

Meet partner as planned and jointly meet match and ground authority at the venue-aim to
establish report.

Enquire about weather, ground and light conditions affecting.

Check facilities like drainage, cover at disposal etc.

(c) The Match Day :

Umpire to be present on the ground and report to ground authority at least 45 mins before
scheduled start to the match.

Umpire have to inspect the playing field and satisfy that the things are fix or fit for play to
start.

Meet the scorers etc.

(b)

Off spin or off break.

Leg spin or leg break.

Top spin.

Googly.

Arm ball (Right arm off-spin)

(c)

Length 38 inches width 4-25 inches.

Circumference-22-4 to 22-9 cms and Weight: 155-9 gms to 163 gms.

28 inches.

(d) A ball is dead in cricket when :

It is finally settled in the hands of the wicket keeper.

A boundary is scored.

A batsman is dismissed.

Lost ball.

Whether played or not, it lodges in the clothing or equipment of a batsman or the clothing of
an umpire.

(e)
(i) Appeal : Time of appeals. The umpires shall not give a batsman out unless appealed to by
the other side which shall be done prior to the bowler beginning his next delivery.

An appeal “How’s that” ? shall cover all ways of being out. Answering appeals, the umpire at
the bowler’s wicket shall answer appeals before the other umpire in all cases, except those
arising out of 35 (Hit wicket) or 39 (Stumped) or 38 (Run out) when this occurs at . the
striker’s wicket.

(ii) Bump Ball: A delivery that bounces very close to the batsman’s foot, after he has played a
shot, such that it appears to have come directly from the bat without ground contact. The
result is often the appearances of a clean catch.

VOLLEYBALL

Question 12. [3 x 5]
(a) Write any five skills a volleyball player should possess. [5]
(b) Explain the following : [5]
(i) Blocking faults
(ii) Antennae
(c) List any five important duties of a volleyball referee. [5]
(d) State any five violations of rules that are punished by the referee. [5]

(e) State the dimensions of the following : [5]

(i) Circumference of the ball
(ii) Height of the net for men and women
(iii) Distance of attack line from the centre
(iv) Length of the net
(v) Length and breadth of the volleyball court.
Answer:
(a) Five fundamental skills required by a player :

The service.

The Net Recovery.

The Block

The Set-up

The Attack (smash)

(b) (i) Blocking Faults : A blocker commits a faults when :

He blocks outside the antennas and touches the ball in the opponents space.

He interferes with the play of an opponent in the opponent’s space, either before or during
the action.

As a back line player he is effecting or participating in a block.

He blocks the opponent’s service, (he may neither block nor attack in the front zone from
higher than the top of the net).

(ii) Antennae : The antennas are two flexible rods made or fiber glass or similar material, 1.80
m long and 10 mm in diameter.

The antennas shall be marked with 10 cm bands of contrasting colours, preferably red and
white.

Each is fastened on the outer edge of each vertical side band extending net and on opposite
sides of the net. They are considered as parts of the net and mark its side limits.

(c)

The referee initiates service, and controls the tempo of the game.

The referee is primarily responsible for judgements regarding ball handling.

The referee is only responsible for rotation of serving team.

The referee has the duty of communication with umpire, captains and statistician.

The referee performs the toss up from service and court.

Consecutive Contacts : A player may not hit the ball 2 times consecutively except when
blocking, provided the contacts take place simultaneously. However, a player may make
consecutive contacts on the teams first team contact, provided the contacts occur during one
action.

Four Hits : It’s a violation for a team to hit the ball 4 times before returning it.

Assisted Hit : It’s illegal for a player or any object to assist a teammate in playing the ball.

Catch : It’s illegal to catch or throw the ball. The ball must rebound from the hit.

Ball Crossing the Net Outside the Crossing Space : The ball must cross the net within the
crossing space. The ball must cross over the net, between the antennaes and their imaginary
extension, and without contacting the ceiling.

(e)

65 cm to 67 cm.

2-43 m for Men.

2-24 m for women.

3m

9-50 m

Length : 18 meters.
Width : 9 meters .

FOOTBALL

Question 8. [3 x 5]
(a) Draw a neat diagram of a football field, showing all its specifications. [5]
(b) State any five ways of trapping the ball by various body parts. [5]
(c) Mention the basic compulsory equipment used by a football player. [5]
(d) Explain goal-kick. When is a goal-kick awarded ? [5]
(e) Explain the following : [5]
(i) IFAB
(ii) AIFF
Answer 8.
(a)

(b)

1. You can trap both high and low balls with your foot in many different ways.
2. You can trap balls on the ground, in the air and during or just after the bounce.
3. You can trap the ball with the inside, outside, underside and top of the foot.
4. There are two basic ways of trapping a high ball.
5. One is to allow the ball to bounce up a little when trapping it.
6. You can then play the ball on before it reaches the ground.

(c) The basic compulsory equipments required by a football player are :

1. A jersey or shirt with sleeves.

2. Shorts : If thermal undershorts are worn, they are of the same main colour as the shorts.
3. Stockings
4. Shinguards : These are covered entirely by the stockings. These are made of a suitable
material (rubber, plastics or similar substances). They provide a reasonable degree of
protection.
5. Footwear

(d) Goal-kick : When the whole of the ball passes over the goal-line excluding that portion
between the goal posts, either in the air or on the ground, having last been played by one of the
attacking team, it shall be kicked directly into play beyond the penalty area from a point within
that half of the goal-area nearest to the point where it crossed the line by a player of the
defending team. A goal-keeper shall not receive the ball into his hands from a goal- kick in order
that he may thereafter kick it into play. If the ball is not kicked beyond the penalty area i.e.
directly into play, the kick shall be retaken. The kicker shall not play the ball a second time until
it has touched or been played by another player. A goal shall not be scored directly from such a
kick. Players of the opposite team shall remain outside the penalty-area until the ball has been
kicked out of the penalty area.

A goal kick is awarded to the defending team when the ball goes out of the field of play by
crossing either on the ground or in the air, the goal line, without a goal being scored, when the
last person to touch the ball was from the attacking team.

(e) (i) IFAB : The International Football Association Board.

It is the body that determines the laws of the game of association football. IFAB was founded in
1886 to agree standardised laws for international competition, and has since acted as the
“guardian” of the internationally used Laws; since its establishment in 1904 FIFA, the sport’s top
governing body, has recognised IFAB’s jurisdiction over the Laws.

IFAB is known to take a highly conservative attitude regarding changes to the laws of the Game.

(ii) AIFF : The AIFF is a National Association registered with the Registrar of Societies, Mumbai,
under the Societies Registration Act, 1860. The Headquarters of the AIFF is in Dwarka, New
Delhi. AIFF is a member of FIFA, AFC and Indian Olympic Association and is self obliged to
respect the Statues, Regulations, Directives and decisions of FIFA and AFC and to ensure that
these are likewise respected by its members. Its main objective is to improve and popularise the
game of football constantly and promote it throughout India in the light of its unifying,
educational, cultural and humanitarian values, particularly through youth and development
programmes to urban, rural and remote areas including Schools, Colleges and Universities. Its
responsibility is to draw up regulations and provisions and ensure their enforcement.

CRICKET 2018

Question 9. [3 x 5]

(a) Explain follow-on with reference to the game of cricket. [5]

(b) Mention any five occasions when the umpire calls or signals for a no-ball. [5]

(c) Explain the following : [5]

(i) Sledging

(ii) IPL

(d) Explain the techniques of wicket keeping. [5]

(e) Mention five front foot drives played in cricket. [5]

Answer:

(a) Follow-on is a term used in test matches. The side which bats first if leads by at least 200
runs then they shall have the option of asking the other side to follow their innings. The same
option shall be available in matches of shorter duration with the minimum leads as follows :
150 runs in a match of 3 or 4 days; 100 runs in a 2-days match; 75 runs in a 1-day match.

When all the innings are completed, the team’ with the most mns wins. If there is a tie, then
the result stands as TIE means no win no lose. If by the end of the final day’s play all the
innings are not completed, the game is a draw, no matter who appeared to be “winning”.
Thus the strategic importance of sometimes declaring an innings closed, in order to have
enough time to dismiss the other team and so win the game.
(b) Occasions when the Umpire calls or signals for a no ball are :

The Umpire shall call a No ball if the bowler’s front foot lands beyond the popping crease at
the time of delivery of ball. The bowler’s front foot must land with some part of the foot,
whether grounded or raised, behind the popping crease.

If the bowler delivers the ball directly to the batsman over the waist height, without pitching
it on the ground, the umpire shall call it a no-ball.

If the bowler bowls more than the allowable fast short pitch bouncer deliveries, the umpire
shall call it a No ball.

If in the opnion of either umpire the ball has been thrown or delivered underarm, the umpire
shall call it a No ball.

If there are more than two fielders, another than-the wicket-keeper, behind the popping
crease on the on side at the time of delivery of ball, the umpire shall call it a no-ball.

(c) (i) Sledging : It is a term used to describe the practice by which some players seek to gain
an advantage by insulting or verbally intimid¬ating the opposing player. The purpose is to try
to weaken the opponent’s concentration and thereby making the opponent to make mistakes
or underperform. It can be effective because the batsman stands within hearing range of the
bowler and certain close fielders and vice versa. The insults may be direct or feature in
conversations among fielders designed to be overheard.

(ii) IPL : Indian Premier League is a professional Twenty-20 cricket league in India contested
generally during April and May of every year by teams representing Indian cities. The league
was founded by the Board of Control for Cricket in India in 2007, and is regarded as the
brainchild of Lalit Modi, the founder and former commissioner of the league. The IPL is the
most-attended cricket league in the world and in 2014 ranked sixth by average attendance
among all sports leagues. In 2010, the IPL became the first sporting event in the world to be
broadcast live on YouTube.

(d) Footwork : Footwork is the most significant thing for a wicketkeeper. If our feet are right,
all things moves with it. Many say that poor wicket keepers have to dive a lot. This must
mean that a keeper having good footwork probably don’t have to dive very often. Taking the
ball efficiently means right footwork so that the head is behind the ball on impact. Footwork
of keeper consists of frequent, small, precise adjustments just like a dancer’s or a tennis
player’s which are made in response to the trajectory and movement of the cricket ball so
that the head remains in the optimum position.
Catching the Ball : For a wicket keeping, catching the ball is the key point. Judge the position
where the elevation of the ball begins to decrease, that would be the ideal place for a keeper
to stand. After positioning according to the speed of the bowler, one should be ready to catch
the ball. When the ball reaches, catch the ball with relaxed but firm hands. Keep a steady
head with eyes on the ball all the way into the gloves.

Diving : Diving often compensates for bad footwork so diving a lot should remind us to move
our feet. However, diving becomes essential for the keeper when the ball is extremely out of
his standing range. A thick edge on the ball would make ball go away from the keeper so he
has to dive to take the ball. When keeper is standing up from the crouch position, weight
equally distributed, it permit him to execute a dive easily.

(e)Off Drive : Played to a ball pitched just around the off stump. The bat should come down in
a straight line in the direction of mid¬. off, to make sure that the ball is propelled toward that
direction.

Cover Drive : Played to a ball pitched slightly wider outside the off stump. The bat should
come down in the direction of extra cover, so as to hit the ball in that area.

Front Foot Cut : Played to a ball pitched wider outside the off stump, in the direction square
of the wickets.

On Drive : One of the most difficult drives to play, which is being eradicated from the modern
game gradually, as not many exponents of it are left. Played between mid- on and mid-
wicket.

Straight Drive : The most eye-catching of all drives, played straight down the ground.

The batsman may choose which drive to play on a particular good length ball, but emphasis
definitely lies on getting to the pitch of the ball.

VOLLEYBALL 2018

Question 12. [3 x 5]
(a) Draw a neat diagram of a volleyball court. Mark the zones and the positions of the players.
[5]
(b) Write the basic equipment used by volleyball players. [5]
(c) Explain the following terms : [5]
(i) Liber
(ii) Screening
(d) Write five duties of the captain of a volleyball team. [5]
(e) Explain the procedure to be followed when a match is interrupted by bad weather or
dimlight. [5]
Answer:
(a)

(b) A player’s equipment consists of a jersey, shorts, socks (the uniform), sport shoes,
protective gear like knee pads, elbow pads, shin guards, mouth guards and protective cups
for men.
The colour and the design for the jerseys, shorts and socks must be uniform for the team
(except for the Libero). The uniforms must be clean.

The shoes must be light and pliable with rubber or composite soles without heels.

The number must be placed on the jersey at the centre of the front and of the back. The
colour and brightness of the numbers must contrast with the colour and brightness of the
jerseys.

The team captain must have on his/her jersey a stripe of 8 x 2 cm underlining the number on
the chest.
It is forbidden to wear uniforms of a colour different from that of the other players (except
for the Liberos), and/or without official numbers.

(c) (i) Libero : The Libero player is a defensive player and must wear a uniform which has a
different dominant colour from any colour of the rest of the team. Libero replacements are
not counted as substitutions. Libero should not serve, block or attempt to block. The Libero is
allowed to replace any player in a back row position. He/she is restricted to perform as a back
row player and is not allowed to complete an attack hit from anywhere (including playing
court and free zone) if at the moment of the contact the ball is entirely higher than the top of
the net.

(ii) Screening : Screening is said to have happened when :

The players of the serving team prevents their opponent, through individual or collective
screening, from seeing the server and the flight path of the ball.

A player or a group of players of the serving team make(s) a screen by waving arms, jumping
or moving sideways during the execution of the service, or by standing grouped, and in so
doing hides both the server and the flight path of the ball until the ball reaches the vertical
plane of the net.

If referee calls screening against a player or a team then the point will be awarded to
opposite team.

(d) Five duties of a captain of a volleyball team are as follows:

Prior to the match the team captain signs the score sheet and represents his/her team in the
toss.

During the match and while on the court, the team captain is the game captain. When the
team captain is not on the court, the coach or the team captain must assign another player on
the court, but not the Libero, to assume the role of game captain.

In the absence of the coach, to request time-outs and substitutions to referee.

At the end of the game thanks the referees and signs the score sheet to ratify the result.

Captain may request for a change of ball to the referee.

(e) The procedure to be followe’d when the match is interrupted by bad weather or dim light
is :

The first referee, the organizer and the control committee, if there is one, shall decide the
measures to be taken to re-establish normal conditions.

If the match is resumed on the same playing court, the interrupted set shall continue
normally with the same score, players (except expelled or disqualified ones) and positions.
The sets already played will keep their scores.

If the match is resumed on another playing court, the interrupted set is canceled and
replayed with the same team members and the same starting line-ups (except expelled or
disqualified ones) and the record of all sanctions will be maintained. The sets already played
will keep their scores.
Should one or several interruptions occur, exceeding 4 hours in total, the whole match shall
be replayed.

FOOTBALL

Question 8. [3 x 5]
(a) What is meant by kick-off, in the game of football? State four situations of a kick of in the
game. [5]
(b) Explain the following terms : [5]
(i) Offside
(ii) Dropped-ball
(c) Write any five duties of a referee during the game. [5]
(d) In the game of football, what is meant by added time? State the difference between added
time and extra time. [5]
(e) What is meant by throw-in? Explain the process of throw-in. [5]
Answer 8.
(a) Kick-off is the method of starting and, in some cases, restarting play in the game of football.
Four situations of kick-off in a game of football are :

• At the start of the match.

• After a goal has been scored.
• At the start of the second half of the match.
• At the start of each period of extra time.

(b) (i) Offside : Offside is one of the laws of association football which states that a player is in
an offside position if any of their body part except the hands and arms is in the opponents’ half
of the pitch and closer to the opponents’ goal line than both the ball and the second-last
opponent (not necessarily the goalkeeper). Being in an offside position is not an offence in itself;
a player who was in an offside position at the moment the ball last touched, or was played by a
team mate, must then become involved in active play in the opinion of the referee, in order for
an offence to occur. When the offside offence occurs, the
referee stops play and awards an indirect free kick to the defending team from the place where
the offending player became involved in active play.

(ii) Dropped-Ball: It is a method of restarting the play. It is designed to offer no advantage to

either side, generally being awarded when play has been stopped due to reasons other than
normal game-play or misconduct.

The referee drops the ball at the position where it was when play was stopped, unless play was
stopped inside the goal area in which the ball is dropped on the goal area line which is parallel
to the goal line at the point nearest to where the ball was when play was stopped. The ball is in
play when it touches the ground. Any number of players may contest a dropped ball (including
the goalkeepers); the referee cannot decide who may contest a dropped ball or its outcome.

(c) Five duties of referee :

1. Enforces the laws of the game.

2. Control the match in co-operation with the assistant referees.
3. Acts as time keeper and keep a record of the match.
4. Restart the match after it has been stopped.
5. Takes disciplinary action against player, guilty of cautionable and sending-off offenses.

(d) Additional Time : Time allowed at the end of each half for time Tost’ because of
substitutions, injuries, disciplinary action, goal celebration etc.

Extra Time:
 1. A method of trying to decide the outcome of a match involving two equal additional periods
of play not exceeding 15 minutes each.
2. Extra time starts with a kick off.
3. During extra time, a short drinks break: is permitted at half time of extra time.
4. Extra time has two equal half with teams changing ends in between.
5. Extra time is given for deciding the winner by the referee after the end of normal duration
of play and additional time.

Additional Time:

1. Time allowed at the end of each half for time ‘lost’ because of substitutions, injuries,
disciplinary action, goal celebration etc.
2. Additional time does not start with a kick-off.
3. There is no drinks break.
4. Duration of additional time is not fixed and there is no division or change of court during
additional time.
5. Fourth official will indicate the minimum duration of additional time the referee intends to
play at the end of each half (including extra time).

(e) A throw-in is a method of restarting the play. A throw-in is awarded to the opponents of the
player who last touched the ball when the whole of the ball passes over the touchline, either on
the ground or in the air.

A goal cannot be scored directly from a throw-in :

• If the ball enters the opponents’ goal – a goal kick is awarded.

• If the ball enters the thrower’s goal – a comer kick is awarded.

The procedure of Throw-in:

At the moment of delivering the ball, the thrower must:

• Face the field of play.

• Have part of each foot on the touchline or on the ground outside the touchline.
• Throw the ball with both hands from behind and over the head from the point where it left
the field of play.

CRICKET

Question 9. [3 x 5]

(a) Explain the following : [5]

(i) Dolly Catch

(ii) Gully

(iii) Seam

(iv) Hook shot

(v) Half-volley
(b) Differentiate between popping crease and bowling crease. [5]

(c) Explain the following terms : [5]

(i) Ball tampering

(ii) Sweep

(d) (i) Write the full forms of ICC and BCCI. [5]

(ii) State the function of ICC and BCCI.

(e) Under which conditions can an umpire change the ball? [5]

Answer:

(a) (i) Dolly Catch : A very easy catch taken by a fielder.

(ii) Gully : A close fielder near the slip fielders, at an angle to a line between the two sets of
stumps of about 100 to 140 degrees.

(iii) Seam : The stitching on the ball.

(iv) Hook Shot : A shot, similar to a pull, but played so that the ball is struck when it is above
the batsman’s shoulder.

(v) Half Volley : A delivery that bounces just short of the block hole, usually easy to drive or
glance away.

(b) Difference between Popping crease and Bowling crease : Crease is one of several lines on
the pitch near the stumps (the “popping crease”, the “return crease” and the “bowling
crease”).

Note : Measuremets are in centimetres 100 cms = 1 metre Lines in Black are imaginary oniy
and do net exist as pitch markings during play

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The popping crease has the same length, is parallel to the bowling crease and is 4 feet (1.22
m) in front of the wicket. Although it is considered to have unlimited length (in other words,
runs across the entire field) the popping crease must be marked to at least 6 feet (1.83
metres) perpendicular to the pitch, on either side of the middle of the pitch.
The bowling crease lie 22 yards (66 feet or 20.12 m) away, and marks the other end of the
pitch. A bowling crease is 8 feet 8 inches (2.64 m) long with the middle stump placed dead
centre. For the fielding side, the crease defines whether there is a no-ball because a fielder
has encroached on the pitch or the wicket-keeper has moved in front of the wicket before he
is permitted to do so.

(c)

(i) Ball tampering is the unlawful alteration of the surface or seam of a ball on the field, to
affect its motion when bowled.

(ii) Sweep is a shot played to a good length slow delivery. The batsman gets down on one
knee and “sweeps” the ball to the leg side.

(d)

(i) ICC-International Cricket Council.

Headquarters : Dubai, United Arab Emirates. BCCI-The Board of Control for Cricket in India.

Headquarters: Mumbai.

(ii) Functions of the International Cricket Council (ICC)

It is responsible for organizing major international tournaments of cricket, in which the

“Cricket World Cup” is the main.

It employs all umpires and referees, who are responsible for the successful events of all Test
matches, one-day international and Twenty-20 international tournaments.

It deals with the code of conduct for cricket, as well as the professional standards of
discipline, action against corruption and match fixing.

It monitors the cricket playing conditions, the bowling action review, and the other rules of
the ICC.

Functions of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI)

BCCI works as a money churning machine which controls and improves the quality and
standard of cricket in India.
To select teams to represent India in Test Match, One Day International and Twenty-20 and in
any other format in India and abroad as BCCI may decide from time to time.

BCCI decides the sponsor, controls IPL, decides with whom and where India will play and also
how much of what format will team play.

In consultation with various state cricket associations BCCI conducts Ranji, Duleep Trophy,
Challenger Series and the other domestic tournaments.

To appoint representative on International Cricket Council.

To appoint managers and other team officials for Indian team.

(e) Conditions in which Umpire can change the Ball are:

If ball is lost or becoming unfit for play. If during play, the ball cannot be found or recovered
or the umpires agree that it has become unfit for play through normal use, the ” umpires shall
replace it with a ball which has had wear comparable with that which the previous ball had
received before the need for its replacement. When the ball is replaced, the umpire shall
inform the batsmen and the fielding captain.

If the umpires together agree that the condition of the ball has been unfairly changed by a
member or members of the fielding side, the batsman at the wicket shall choose the
replacement ball from a selection of six other balls of various degrees of usage (including a
new ball) and of the same brand as the ball in use prior to the breaking.

If the umpires together agree that the condition of the ball has been unfairly changed by a
member or members of the batting side, the umpires shall select and bring into use
immediately, a ball which shall have wear comparable to that of the previous ball
immediately prior to the breaking.

VOLLEYBALL

Question 12. [3 x 5]
(a) Write the duties of a Volleyball coach. [5]
(b) Write the service faults in Volleyball. [5]
(c) (i) What is the procedure adopted to start a game? [5]
(ii) List any two National level tournaments in Volleyball.
(d) Differentiate between : [5]
(i) Service zone and substitution zone.
(ii) Positional fault and rotational fault.
(e) Mention the duties of a line judge. [5]
Answer:
(a) The Duties of Volleyball Coach are :

1. Duties of a volleyball coach involve focusing on the process.

2. Help every player on the team : Give every player equal attention, regardless
of skill level. More skillful players often are given more opportunities to play,
so pay closer attention to less-skilled players during practice.
 3. Separate the performance from the performer : One of the most important
things coaches can do is build every player’s selfesteem no matter what
their skill level is. Make sure every comment is constructive, sandwiched
between compliments and correction.
4. Be demanding and disciplined, never demeaning : The coaches style must
be based on the laws of learning. If screaming, yelling, or putting down a
player was the best way to teach, then all teachers in school classrooms
would be using that method.
5. Coaches must make sure they are teaching, not taking out their frustrations
or setting unrealistic expectations. Coaches should never be demeaning to
their athletes.
6. Coach smarter, not harder : Experience is a great teacher, but attending
coaching clinics and learning from other coaches is essential. Sharing and
bouncing ideas off other coaches will lead to greater coaching wisdom.
7. Be innovative, not imitative : This is hard to do, but it’s best to not just copy
other successful coaches. For instance, don’t just copy volleyball practice
plans.

(b) Service Faults in Volleyball are : The service is the act of putting the ball into
play, by the back-right player, placed in the service zone.

• The ball shall be hit with one hand or any part of the arm after being tossed
or released from the hand(s).
• Only one toss or release of the ball is allowed. Dribbling or moving the ball in
the hands is permitted.
• At the moment of the service hit or take-off for a jump service, the server
must not touch the court (the end line included) or the floor outside the
service zone.
• After the hit, he/she may step or land outside the service zone, or inside the
court.
• The server must hit the ball within 8 seconds after the 1st referee whistles for
service.
• A service executed before the referee’s whistle is cancelled and repeated.

(c) (i) Procedure Adopted to Start the game are:

• Before the match, the 1st referee carries out a toss to decide upon the first
service and the sides of the court in the first set.
• If a deciding set is to be played, a new toss will be carried out.
• The toss is taken in the presence of the two team captains.
• The winner of the toss chooses either the right to serve or to receive the
service, or the side of the court.
• The loser takes the remaining choice.

(ii) National Level Tournament in Volley-ball are:

1. Senior Nationals : The Tournament is held for state teams all over the country.
Few Government Institutions also participate in this annual tournament. The
tournament follows a league-cum-knockout system, both for men and women
teams. It is considered as the topmost volleyball league currently in India. Playing
in this league leads to the Final step in selection towards the Senior National
Team.

2. Youth Nationals : It is held for the U-21 Category state teams all over the
country. Few Government Institutions also participate in this annual tournament.
The tournament follows a league-cum-knockout system, both for boys and girls
teams. Playing in this league leads to the Final step in selection towards the U-21
National Team.

(d)
(i) Difference between Service Zone and Substitution Zone:

Service Zone : The service zone is a 9 m wide area behind each end line. It is
laterally limited by two short lines, each 15 cm long, drawn 20 cm behind the end
line as an extension of the side lines. Both short lines are included in the width of
the service zone. In depth, the service zone extends to the end of the free zone.

Substitution Zone: This is the part of the free zone through which substitutions
are carried out. The substitution zone is limited by the extension of both attack
lines up to the scorer’s table.

(ii) Difference between Positional Fault and Rotational Fault:

Positional Fault : The team commits a positional fault, if any player is not in
his/her correct position at the moment the ball is hit by the server. When a player
is on court through illegal substitution, and play restarts, this is counted as a
positional fault with the consequences of an illegal substitution.

Rotational Fault : A rotational fault is committed when the service is not made
according to the rotational order. It leads to the scorer stops play by the buzzer;
the opponent gains a point and next service;

(e) Duties of line judge are :

1. To perform their functions by using flags (40 x 40 cm), to signal.

2. To check whether the ball is ‘in’ or ‘out’ whenever the ball lands near their
line(s).
3. To check the touches of “out” balls by the team receiving the ball.
4. To check whether the ball is touching the antenna, the served ball and the
third hit of the team crossing the net outside the crossing space, etc.
5. To check any player (except the server) stepping outside of his/her court at
the moment of the service hit.
6. To check the foot faults of the server.
7. To check whether there is any contact with the top 80 cm of the antenna on
their side of the court by any player during his/her action of playing the ball
or interfering with the play.
8. To check whether the ball is crossing the net outside the crossing space into
the opponent’s court or touching the antenna on his/her side of the court.
9. To repeat the signal at the 1st referee’s request.