Unit 3 Week 3 Skills Test

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What is an overhead serve in volleyball?

Back

An overhead serve is a powerful move where the player tosses the ball high and strikes it with force, making it difficult for opponents to return.

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What does the Latin root 'gen' mean?

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The Latin root 'gen' means 'birth'.

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What does 'generate' mean in the context of volleyball serving?

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In this context, 'generate' means to begin or create speed when approaching and striking the ball.

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What does it mean when the author says the ball 'blasts off like a rocket'?

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It means that the ball moves with great force.

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What does the phrase 'tip the scales' imply in volleyball?

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It implies that developing volleyball skills can help your team win.

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What is the significance of 'your team’s favor' in understanding 'tip the scales'?

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It indicates that improving skills can lead to advantages in games.

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Why is learning the overhead serve important?

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It is important because it is a powerful move worth mastering in volleyball.

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What is the main idea of the passage regarding volleyball skills?

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The main idea is that developing volleyball skills can enhance performance and contribute to winning.

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How does tossing the ball high affect the serve?

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Tossing the ball high helps generate speed and power in the serve.

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What does it mean for a serve to be 'dangerous'?

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A dangerous serve is one that is difficult for opponents to predict or return effectively.