Task 2 – Coaching Quiz
Working with Children and Young Adults
1
Which one of the following is a characteristic of young people during exercise?
a
Their breathing is more shallow than adults
b
They tolerate exercise better than adults
c
They can train independently
d
They enjoy carrying out the same repetitive activity every session
2
Young people are likely to drop out of sport if the coach over-emphasises the
importance of what?
a
Effort
b
Performance
c
Winning
d
Fun
3
When supervising young players, which of the following reflects good
practice?
a
Spending time alone with a young player
b
Working in pairs if groups of young players have to be supervised in changing
rooms or hotels
c
Allowing young players access to alcohol
d
Befriending the best player to ensure they always play
4
a
b
If a young player is brave enough to tell you he or she is being abused, what
should you do?
Reassure the young player, but do not make promises of confidentiality that
might not be realistic
Promise anything the young player asks – it’s important to let the young
player tell
c
Stop the young player and tell his or her parents/carers
d
Tell all other coaches at the club what the young player is experiencing
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Dealing with Inappropriate Behaviour in Coaching Sessions
Two players continually talk when the lead coach is giving demonstrations of
practices. What course of action should you take?
Nothing. It is the lead coach’s problem as it is their demonstrations the players
are disturbing
Shout at the two players in front of the group in the hope that the
embarrassment will make them improve their behaviour
Ask them to leave the coaching session until they are able to respect the lead
coach
Have a quiet word with them while the rest of the group are carrying out the
practice that the lead coach was demonstrating
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Two players start arguing during a coaching session about a personal issue.
What should you do?
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a
Ignore the argument; it doesn’t involve you so it is best not to get involved.
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a
b
c
d
b
c
d
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a
b
c
d
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Tell them both off for interrupting the session and ask them to leave
immediately
Get involved in the argument, ensuring the rest of the players in the session
are safe, and work to resolve it, it is best to clear the air straight away
Tell them both off for interrupting the session and ask them to go and sit at
opposite sides of the training field until the can behave appropriately.
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You suspect that a player is stealing from the changing rooms. What is the
best course of action?
Report your suspicions to a more senior member of the coaching staff and ask
them to deal with it as you have no hard evidence
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Confront the player on your own and accuse them outright
Ignore the behaviour. If you suspect them, it is only a matter of time before
they are caught by someone else
Tell all the players who you think the thief is. That way they can all keep an
eye on them
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Which of the following would be a positive action to reduce bad behaviour
within coaching sessions?
a
Give players a clear idea of the behaviour you expect and follow it yourself
b
Ignore bad behaviour, especially if he/she is a good player
c
Reward the bad behaviour by making the offender the team captain
d
Only give criticism
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Good Coaching Practice
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9
Of the following items, which one is essential for a Rugby League coach?
a
Personal and public liability insurance
b
A driving licence
c
A health and safety qualification
d
A degree in sports coaching
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Safety considerations when working with players with particular needs should
include:
a
providing wheelchairs
b
ensuring a doctor is on site at all times
c
A clear understanding of what the players can and cannot do
d
adequate lifting facilities
11
When dealing with a player who has lost consciousness what should you do?
a
Ask: Did the player lose consciousness (even momentarily)
b
Ask: Can they remember events prior to the collision
c
Under no circumstances allow them to return to the field of play
d
All of the above
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12
A Muslim women’s group contacts you requesting a regular coaching session
be set up for them. They have found a suitable venue that meets their
religious needs, but have requested a female coach leads the session – no
men must be involved. What other information would you need to gather
before you could agree to the request?
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a
The anticipated numbers at each session
b
The ability/experience of the potential players
c
Any additional particular needs they may have either as a group or individually
d
All of the above
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Which of the following impairments could mean the player might need to find a
specialist coaching session?
a
Being wheelchair bound
b
Having a hearing impairment
c
Having dyslexia
d
Having asthma
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a
One of your players is returning following injury. Which of the following should
you do?
Find out what they are physically able to do and adapt the planned activities
accordingly
b
Tell them to join in with the session as normal
c
Tell them not to return until they are fully fit
d
Tell them to join in with the session, but only to put in 70% effort
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a
b
c
d
A player attends one of your coaching sessions for the first time. As they join
in with your planned skill drills and game activities, it is apparent that they are
very talented and would benefit from being in a more advanced coaching
session. What would you do?
Speak to the player after the session and recommend an alternative coaching
session that may more fully meet their needs as a talented player, but stress
they are welcome to continue to attend your session if they wish
Highlight the new player’s talent to the whole squad during training,
commenting how the new player is too good to be training with them
Nothing, the new player will strengthen your squad immensely and boost your
reputation as a coach.
Speak to the player after the session, advising them that they are too good for
your session and are not welcome in the future as they make the rest of the
group feel bad
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Nutrition and Hydration
16
Which of the following food groups is essential for fuelling energy store in
preparation for a match?
a
Carbohydrate
b
Protein
c
Fat
d
Vitamins
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Which of the following food groups is essential for repair and growth of the
muscles following a coaching session or a match?
a
Protein
b
Complex carbohydrates
c
Simple carbohydrates
d
Vitamins
18
Hydration levels have a serious impact on performance levels. What %age of
body weight lost through fluid loss can have a noticeable effect on
performance?
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a
5%
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b
20%
c
10%
d
15%
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Dehydration can affect a player’s performance levels. Which of the following is
a quick check for players to assess their hydration level?
a
Urine colour
b
Body temperature
c
Sweat levels
d
Skin colour
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Drugs Awareness
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Which of the following sources would be the most appropriate source of up-todate information and guidance on the use of performance enhancing drugs in
sport?
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a
The World Anti-Doping Agency (www.wada-ama.org)
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b
NHS Direct Helpline (0845 46 47)
c
Wikipedia (www.wikipedia.org)
d
Performance supplement manufacturers’ website and literature
21
All of the following are banned substances in sport. Which of the following is a
performance-enhancing drug?
a
Anabolic steroid
b
Heroin
c
Cannabis
d
Pethidine
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Which of the following are potential consequences for players abusing banned
and/or illegal performance enhancing drugs
a
Increased mood swings – aggression, irritability
b
Banned from rugby league
c
Addiction
d
All of the above
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a
b
What can coaches do to discourage the use of performance enhancing drugs
and illegal substances?
Ensure players only obtain Performance Enhancing Drugs and illegal
substances from the coach
Ensure players are aware of the dangers of Performance Enhancing Drugs and
illegal substances and promote drug-free sport
c
Carry out drug-testing on all players
d
It is not the coach’s concern if a player chooses to use performance enhancing
drugs, it is best to operate a don’t ask, don’t tell policy
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The Coaching Process
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When providing instructions which order should the coach follow?
a
Check for understanding; use simple language, gain players attention.
b
Gain players attention, use simple language, check for understanding.
c
Use simple language, check for understanding, gain players attention.
d
Use simple language, gain players attention, check for understanding.
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When providing a demonstration what should a coach not do?
a
Silent demo.
b
Talk through demo.
c
Demo from different angles.
d
Real time demo.
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What should a coach check before and/or during the session?
a
Check players for medical issues, injuries and appropriate clothing and
footwear.
b
Check playing area and equipment.
c
Ensure correct technique.
d
All of the above.
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When observing what should the coach do?
a
Identify faults and give immediate feedback.
b
Observe several times before comparing to technical model and identifying
matches and mismatches.
c
Focus on just what the player did wrong.
d
Observe only the best players.
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When providing feedback a coach should remember to:
a
Tell a player what they are doing wrong.
b
Compare the player to someone else in the team.
c
Tell the player 6 things they need to improve on.
d
Ask the player questions and reinforce positives as well as areas for
development.
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When planning the coach should?
a
Think of a game they know and use it for the session.
b
Think of what the players need to be able to do and use it to set an outcome.
c
Get the players to run round the pitch while the coach thinks of what to do.
d
Do what you did last week as they didn’t get it right then.
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Technical Questions
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Identify the key coaching points for grip & carry
a
Ten points of contact, centre of ball, elbows out, centre of body, two hands.
b
c
d
Thumbs greater than 90, arched palms, top half of ball, elbows out, centre of
body, two hands.
Thumbs greater than 90, arched palms, centre of ball, elbows out, centre of
body, two hands.
Thumbs greater than 90, flat palms, centre of ball, elbows out, centre of body,
two hands.
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When picking up a stationary ball which 3 key coaching points would you give
to your players?
a
Move quickly towards ball, straddle ball, pick up with two hands.
b
Move to ball, foot behind ball, pick up with two hands.
c
Move quickly towards ball, foot behind ball, pick up with two hands.
d
Move quickly towards ball, straddle ball, pick up with one hand
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a
b
c
d
When passing which of the following coaching points would you give your
players?
6 o’clock, ball pointing down, shoulders rotated, pass over any foot, wrist and
hands follow through.
6 o’clock, ball pointing down, shoulders rotated, pass over the correct foot,
wrist and hands follow through.
6 o’clock, ball pointing down, shoulders rotated, pass ball, wrist and hands
follow through.
6 o’clock, ball pointing down, shoulders square, pass ball, wrist and hands
follow through
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Identify the 4 key coaching points for the catch
a
Shoulders rotated, target hands up, no shirt, no adjust.
b
Arms out, target hands up, no shirt, no adjust.
c
Shoulders rotated, target hands up, bring ball into body, readjust ball.
d
Shoulders rotated, target hands up, no shirt, readjust ball
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a
b
What are the 5 key coaching points you would use when introducing protective
falling to your players?
Chin to chest, Neck and shoulders rounded, Bent knees, Land on ball, Relax
body with fall.
Head up, grip ball, bent knees, Land on pants (bottom/thigh), relax body with
fall
c
Head up, grip ball, bent knees, land on ball, relax body with fall.
d
Chin to chest, Neck and shoulders rounded, Bent knees, Land on pants
(bottom/thigh), Relax body with fall.
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b
c
d
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b
c
d
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a
b
c
d
Identify the correct order of coaching points when playing the ball from your
back?
Roll to ball, Snap knees to chest, Sweep non playing leg round, Touch – play
the ball backwards.
Roll to ball, Sweep non playing leg round, and Snap knees to chest, Touch –
play the ball backwards.
Roll to ball, Sweep non playing leg round, Touch – play the ball backwards,
Snap knees to chest.
Snap knees to chest, Roll to ball, , Sweep non playing leg round, Touch – play
the ball backwards.
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When introducing the static dummy half pass what are the 6 key coaching
points you would use?
Scan (opposition defence) moving into position,
Sit (knees bent, back slumped & head down),
Head and upper body towards the target,
Foot position (nearest foot to the receiver pointing away from the receiver),
Pass from the ground in one movement, following through with arms and
fingers
Stay alive – ready for the next action (support).
Scan (opposition defence) moving into position,
Sit (knees bent, back straight & head up),
Head and upper body towards the target,
Foot position (nearest foot to the receiver pointing at the receiver),
Pass from the ground in one movement, following through with arms and
fingers
Stay alive – ready for the next action(support).
Scan (opposition defence) moving into position,
Sit (knees bent, back straight & head up),
Head and upper body away from the target,
Foot position (furthest foot to the receiver pointing at the receiver),
Pass from the ground in three movements, following through with arms and
fingers
Stay alive – ready for the next action (support).
Scan (opposition defence) moving into position,
Sit (knees straight, back straight & head down),
Head and upper body away from the target,
Foot position (nearest foot to the receiver pointing at the receiver),
Pass from the ground in one movement, following through with arms and
fingers
Stay alive – ready for the next action(support).
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What are the 3 key coaching points for high ball retrieval?
Move quickly into position (anticipate expected landing point), Arms should be
by your side, Allow ball to land your arm when you decide to outstretch them.
Arms should be held out and upwards in a searching manner with fingers
spread, jump in the air at all times, Allow ball to land in the cradle formed by
the hands, forearms and chest.
Move quickly into position (anticipate expected landing point), Arms should be
held out and upwards in a searching manner with fingers spread, Allow ball to
land in the cradle formed by the hands, forearms and chest.
Move quickly into position (anticipate expected landing point), Arms should be
by your side, Allow ball to land in the cradle formed by the hands, forearms
and chest.
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b
c
d
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b
c
d
What are the 4 key coaching points for ground ball retrieval?
Keep eyes on the ball, On approaching the ball, re-adjust and position as
necessary, stand upright, Extend the hands.
On approaching the ball, re-adjust and position as necessary, Lean the body
close to the ground (you may wish to emphasise chest parallel to the ground),
make sure feet are firmly placed on the ground, Extend the hands.
Keep eyes on the ball, On approaching the ball, re-adjust and position as
necessary, and Extend the hands.
Keep eyes on the ball, On approaching the ball, re-adjust and position as
necessary, Lean the body close to the ground (you may wish to emphasise
chest parallel to the ground), Extend the hands.
What are the 5 key coaching points for the contact phase of the front block
tackle?
Target area knees, Head to side, Arms around thigh area, Squeeze ball carrier
towards you, Finish on top.
Target area thigh, Head to side, Arms around thigh area, Squeeze ball carrier
towards you, Finish on top.
On approach shorten steps, hands up, Target area thigh, Arms around thigh
area, Squeeze ball carrier towards you.
Target area thigh, Head up, Arms around thigh area, Squeeze ball carrier
towards you, Finish on top.
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When you have executed a side tackle where should you finish and what
should you do next?
a
Finish on top, regain feet and stand in marker position.
b
Finish underneath attacker, regain feet and stand in marker position.
c
Finish in any position, regain feet and stand in marker position.
d
Finish on top, regain feet and move behind offside line.
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What are the 4 key coaching points for decision making 2 v 1 hold?
a
b
c
d
Run towards defender, the ball carrier steps from outside shoulder to inside
shoulder, passes just before the defender and ensures it is a quality pass.
Engages the defender (eye contact), the ball carrier steps from outside
shoulder to inside shoulder, passes at least 3 metres from the defender and
ensures it is a quality pass.
Engage the defender (eye contact), the ball carrier steps from outside shoulder
to inside shoulder, passes just before the defender and ensures it is a quality
pass.
Run towards defender, the ball carrier steps from outside shoulder to inside
shoulder, passes just before the defender and ensures it is a quality pass.
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b
c
d
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b
c
d
Identify the 4 key coaching points for the side step?
Push off right foot when 1 to 2 metres away from defender. Drive selected foot
hard against ground and step away from defender into space. Land on right
foot with a slight lean forward. Accelerate into space to reach top speed.
Push off either foot when 1 to 2 metres away from defender. Drive selected
foot hard against ground and step away from defender into space. Land on
opposite foot with a slight lean forward. Accelerate into space to reach top
speed.
Push off left foot when 1 to 2 metres away from defender Drive selected foot
hard against ground and step away from defender into space. Land on left foot
with a slight lean forward. Accelerate into space to reach top speed.
Push off either foot when 1 to 2 metres away from defender. Drive selected
foot hard against ground and step away from defender into space. Land on
opposite foot with a slight lean backward. Accelerate into space to reach top
speed.
What are the key coaching points for the swerve?
Decelerate (a small decrease in Speed On Approach), Distance from Defender
approx.10-15 metres, Veer Inside / Outside Of Defender, Balance, Transfer Of
Weight Accelerate away.
Decelerate (a small decrease in Speed On Approach), Distance from Defender
approx.3-5 metres, Veer Inside / Outside Of Defender, Balance, Transfer Of
Weight Accelerate away.
Decelerate (a small decrease in Speed On Approach), Distance from Defender
approx.20-25 metres, Veer Inside / Outside Of Defender, Balance, Transfer Of
Weight Accelerate away.
Decelerate (a small decrease in Speed On Approach), Distance from Defender
approx.50-20 metres, Veer Inside / Outside Of Defender, Balance, Transfer Of
Weight Accelerate away.
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Identify the 4 key coaching points for the grubber kick
a
Slight lean forward, guide ball to foot, point toe towards ground, kick top half
of the ball into ground.
b
Slight lean forward, guide ball to foot, point toe towards ground, kick bottom
half of the ball into ground.
c
Stand upright, guide ball to foot, point toe towards ground, kick top half of the
ball into ground.
d
Slight lean backward, guide ball to foot, point toe towards ground, kick bottom
half of the ball into ground.
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b
c
d
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What are the key coaching points for the punt kick?
Line shoulders square to the target, keep head up and eyes on the ball, guide
the ball to the point of contact with the foot, the round of the ball fits into the
round of the foot. Straighten the foot by pointing the toes. Drive through the
ball and follow through with foot pointing upwards.
Line shoulders square to the target Keep head down and eyes on the ball,
guide the ball to the point of contact with the foot, the round of the ball fits
into the round of the foot. Drive under the ball and follow through with foot
pointing upwards.
Line shoulders square to the target, Keep head up and eyes on the target,
guide the ball to the point of contact with the foot, the round of the ball fits
into the round of the foot. Straighten the foot by pointing the toes. Drive
through the ball and follow through towards the target.
Line shoulders square to the target, keep head down and eyes on the ball,
guide the ball to the point of contact with the foot, the round of the ball fits
into the round of the foot. Straighten the foot by pointing the toes. Drive
through the ball and follow through towards the target.
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Laws of the game
46
Scotland kick off deep, the ball bounces in play and goes over the Wales dead ball
line, what is the call?
Goal line drop out by Wales
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Australia kick a high attacking bomb, England’s full back catches the ball on the full
within his in-goal area, what is the call?
England 20 metre optional restart
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Wales have a shot at goal following a penalty offence by Ireland, the kick misses but
goes dead on the full, what is the call?
Ireland 20m drop out
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England make a big hit on an Australian forward, the ball is knocked forward, one of
the England Forwards collects the loose ball, attacks and is tackled over the
advantage line, what is the call?
Play on
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Ireland run the ball on the last tackle, the Scotland’s defenders stop the attacker who
is unable to offload the ball, what is the call?
Hand over, Scotland ball
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An Under 8 player drops the ball on the fourth tackle and the ball goes out of play.
What is the call?
Attacking player retains possession of the ball
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The minimum playing area dimensions for a mod (U10) primary game of Rugby
League are:
60m x 40m
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In primary Rugby League, the passive scrum is introduces at which age group?
Primary Mod RL – U10