Throwball

High school (ages 12+)
Sports & Games

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

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Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the sport classification?Non-contact team ball sport played over a net
2. What is the player count?Seven players per team on the court
3. How is Throwball different from volleyball?In Throwball you throw the ball with a throwing motion instead of hitting it with hands or arms, so it needs accuracy, speed, and spin.
4. Where did Throwball start?Throwball began in Chennai, India, in the 1940s and was first played mainly by women.

Non-contact sport: A sport where direct physical contact between opposing players is prohibited to ensure safety and fair play.
Rally: The continuous exchange of the ball over the net between two teams until a point is decided.
Governing Body: An official organization responsible for the administration, regulation, and promotion of a sport.
Codification of Rules: The process of formally writing down and organizing the rules of a sport.