Assessment and Evaluation Flashcards

A student shows good footwork in drills but freezes when the ball comes fast at their body. Which skill needs work?

Answer: Reaction volleys and blocking at the kitchen line

Freezing on fast shots to the body points to a need for reaction volley and blocking practice.

What should an instructor look at when assessing a student's overhead smash?

Answer: Turning sideways, tracking the ball, and making contact out in front and above

Good overheads use a sideways turn, steady tracking of the ball, and a high contact point in front.

Why does an instructor keep written notes after each lesson?

Answer: To track progress and plan the next session

Notes record progress and recurring issues, so the next lesson can continue from there.

A student is often late moving to the kitchen line after the third shot. What does assessment suggest?

Answer: Practice the drop-and-move pattern so the player follows the shot forward

Following a good drop forward is a key transition skill to train.

Which statement about self-assessment by students is most accurate?

Answer: It builds awareness when combined with instructor feedback

Self-assessment helps students notice their own patterns, and instructor feedback keeps it accurate.

An instructor uses a simple 1-5 scale to score consistency on dinks. What makes this scoring reliable?

Answer: Clear descriptions for each score level

Clear descriptions for each score level help keep scoring consistent across students and sessions.

When should a safety-related assessment, like checking footwear and warm-up, happen?

Answer: Before any on-court activity

Checking safety at the start helps prevent injuries before play begins.