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Level 2 Certification – Softball
Level 2 Certification – Softball
Ann Forstie
2019-08-22T16:36:10+00:00
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A 3-ball, 2-strike count with one courtesy foul is used in all Traditional and Unified softball games.
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When can a coach physically assist an athlete run the bases?
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When they need to tag up
When they are rounding third
Physically assisting an athlete on base is not allowed.
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What is a safety base?
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An orange base that is attached to first base
A free base that is given to the batter
When each player is allowed to advance a base
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An inning of softball consists of three outs or 10 batters whichever comes first.
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What is not a skills station in the Individual Skills event?
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Base Race
Bunting
Throwing
Fielding
Hitting
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The catcher must wear a face mask, batting helmet and chest protector.
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Coach Pitch and T-ball have been combined into one event.
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In coach pitch, who does the pitching?
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A coach from the team in the field
A coach from the team at bat
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How many pitches are allowed per batter in coach pitch?
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Six pitch, two-swing rule
Six pitch, three-swing rule
Four pitch, two-swing rule
Four pitch, three-swing rule
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A softball team may bat their entire roster if and only if the opposing team agrees to allow it. If the opposing team does not allow it, the maximum number of batters allowed is 11.
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What strategy is most likely to facilitate learning for an athlete who has difficulty focusing on a task?
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Have the athlete perform the same task until they learn the skill.
Have the athlete demonstrate an activity for their peers.
Move the other athletes away from them until they are back on task.
Change the athlete to an observer until they are ready to focus.
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Why is it important to teach athletes to follow the governing body and Special Olympics rules?
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Competition will be inconsistent regardless of where the athlete is competing.
Athletes need to know that National Governing Body rules take precedence over Special Olympics rules.
Athletes will be better prepared if they know and are comfortable with the rules.
Athletes need to be exposed to a variety of rules so they can compete in different settings.
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What is the most important element of a competition plan?
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Find a practice site that is big enough for what they need.
Watch each athlete and point out the faults of their performance so they can improve before the competition.
Have a crisis plan in place to cover all contingencies.
Assign coaches, but don't let them work with the athletes until the day of competition because that would diminish your role as head coach.
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What does the term "staging" mean in Special Olympics events?
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It's an area where parents can sit with their children to watch the competition.
It's the location where the athletes gather with fellow competitors prior to competing.
It's when the athletes perform on a stage, such as in gymnastics.
It's the area where coaches instruct athletes on what to do if they encounter a potentially vulnerable situation.
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Which quote is the Special Olympics Athlete's Oath?
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"Winning isn't everything. It's the only thing."
"Let me win, but if I cannot win, let me be brave in the attempt."
"It's not that you won or lost but how you played the game."
"You can't just beat a team, you have to leave a lasting impression in their minds so they never want to see you again."
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What is the best example of encouraging good sportsmanship?
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Yell instructions to your athletes as they are playing; this will provide constant instruction.
Question the ruling of any official who makes a controversial call.
When an opponent makes a basket or scores a goal, have the team say, "Nice shot!"
Recognize mistakes and immediately penalize the athlete for them.
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What is the best strategy for encouraging athletes to achieve their personal best?
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Reinforce the accomplishments and efforts of the athletes who won their event.
Instruct your athletes to go half-speed in divisioning rounds so they are better positioned to win the finals.
Help athletes discover that their personal best may be different from others', but they all help the team.
Deliver elaborate post-competition speeches that praise the athletes.
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Typically, why might an athlete have low self-esteem?
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The athlete is irritated by bright lights or certain colors.
The athlete avoids being touched.
The athlete has had a history of negative experiences such as being ignored or left out of activities.
The athlete is suffering side effects from medication.
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What is the best method for communicating instructions during the competition?
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Tell athletes what NOT to do so they will not make mistakes.
Use new and different words to reinforce what the athlete already knows.
Constantly yell tips for improvement from the sidelines.
Keep words brief and positive, focusing on what should be done.
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What approach rewards efforts and achieved goals, while fostering positive attitudes?
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Limiting responsibility to avoid the risks of independence
Providing ongoing instructions to athletes while they are competing so they don't forget them
Having athletes arrive immediately before competition so they do not stress about quickly changing environments
Showing and teaching good sportsmanship and respect for officials, opponents, teammates, coaches, and other athletes
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What is the best advice to give a coach when an athlete violates a rule or fails to properly execute a skill?
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In golf, tennis, track and field, and swimming, immediately pull the athlete aside and explain their error so they don't repeat it.
Don't plan what you'll do; different situations can arise, so be ready to formulate a plan and feedback as needed.
Be direct and shout, "Don't foul!"
If possible, use the error as a teachable moment or wait until the end of the competition to provide feedback.
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What is the best reason to use a development plan?
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It builds the athlete's self-esteem by correcting errors, prior to, during, and after the competition.
It's the best way to ensure an athlete achieves her personal best at each ability level.
It will help improve the athlete's concentration.
It identifies those athletes who need improvement and those who don't.
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What is sportsmanship?
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It's a point system where any infractions are marked on a clipboard and addressed after the competition.
It's improving an athlete's performance by pointing out the errors from the sidelines.
It's primarily for building team spirit.
It's building individual and team values and reaffirming the Athlete's Oath.
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What is the responsibility of an effective coach?
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Teaching athletes that playing the game is more important than developing skills
Reinforcing the idea that winning is the most important goal
Teaching the skills of the sport regardless of the athletes, and repeat the directions until they learn
Teaching skills in sequence and to the level the athlete needs
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What is the best advice for a coach to follow when giving athletes direction during competition?
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Give athletes constant direction for all situations and in all sports.
Focus your directions on more complex sports such as bowling and bocce.
Give athletes enough direction to allow them to play, develop independence and self-esteem, and succeed.
Giving frequent directions to athletes during competition provides a level of comfort to them.
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What is the best example of an effective planning strategy?
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Plan the season around the most competitive event of the year.
Delegate responsibilities to assistant coaches.
Do all the training and recruiting yourself so athletes are guaranteed to be compatible with each other.
Keep family, guardians, and caregivers at arm's length so that they do not interfere with the training.
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What is an administrative function of a coach?
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To plan the entire season, and sharing it with everyone involved
To secure equipment for practice, but allow the athletes to bring what makes them comfortable
To set a practice schedule, regardless of input from parents, guardians, and caretakers
To plan for parents, guardians, and caretakers to provide transportation to practices and events
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What safety item or information should all coaches have?
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An athlete development plan that ensures their team will win competitions
Physical forms for the most disabled athletes
A general sense of when practices will occur
An emergency action plan
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What is the best example of a safe practice or competition environment?
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A minimal amount of equipment around the practice or competition venue
A chair next to the practice area so an athlete can sit if they're tired
A first-aid kit and at least one coach who is safety-certified
An environment that physically challenges the athletes
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What is the best response in assisting an injured athlete?
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To stop the flow of blood, lower the wound below the heart.
For a broken leg, appoint someone to call the appropriate medical personnel, splint the leg, calm the athlete, and wait for the medical personnel to arrive.
If a dressing becomes soaked with blood, do not remove it; add a clean dressing over it.
For heat exhaustion, place the athlete in a warm shower.
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