L1 Communication and Documentation 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: A student falls and twists an ankle during your clinic. After giving first aid and calling for help if needed, what should you do next with documentation?
- Record only your opinion of who was at fault
- Complete an incident report promptly with facts, time, witnesses, and actions taken (Correct answer)
- Write a short note only if the student complains later
- Text the other students to ask what they saw next week
Correct answer: Complete an incident report promptly with facts, time, witnesses, and actions taken
An incident report should be written promptly and stick to objective facts, witnesses, and the response given.
Question 2: When writing an incident report, which statement is most appropriate?
- The player probably has weak ankles
- At 10:15 a.m. the player stepped back for a lob, lost balance, and fell on the left side (Correct answer)
- The fall was not my fault because I warned everyone
- The player was careless and should have known better
Correct answer: At 10:15 a.m. the player stepped back for a lob, lost balance, and fell on the left side
Reports should describe observable facts such as time, action, and outcome, not opinions or blame.
Question 3: What is the main purpose of having students sign a liability waiver before lessons begin?
- To guarantee the instructor can never be sued for any reason
- To acknowledge the inherent risks of play and document informed consent (Correct answer)
- To replace the need for safe teaching practices
- To record the student's skill rating
Correct answer: To acknowledge the inherent risks of play and document informed consent
A waiver documents that the student understands and accepts inherent risks; it does not excuse negligence.
Question 4: An instructor notices a beginner repeatedly backing up to hit overhead lobs. What is the best verbal cue to prevent injury?
- Jump higher to reach it
- Just let the lob go every time
- Run backward faster
- Turn sideways and shuffle back, never backpedal (Correct answer)
Correct answer: Turn sideways and shuffle back, never backpedal
Turning sideways and shuffling reduces the risk of falling backward, a common pickleball injury.
Question 5: Which feedback sequence is most effective for keeping a student motivated while correcting a flaw?
- Silence until the end of the lesson
- Correction only, repeated loudly
- Praise, specific correction, encouragement (Correct answer)
- General criticism followed by a drill
Correct answer: Praise, specific correction, encouragement
The feedback sandwich pairs a specific correction with positive reinforcement so the student stays engaged.
Question 6: Before a group lesson, what should an instructor communicate first?
- Lesson objectives, safety expectations, and court boundaries (Correct answer)
- The cost of advanced paddles
- The full history of the sport
- Personal tournament results
Correct answer: Lesson objectives, safety expectations, and court boundaries
Stating objectives and safety rules at the start sets clear expectations for the session.
Question 7: A student's medical form lists a heart condition. What is the instructor's best action?
- Announce it to the group so everyone is aware
- Refuse to teach the student
- Keep it confidential, plan appropriate intensity, and know the emergency plan (Correct answer)
- Ignore it since the student signed a waiver
Correct answer: Keep it confidential, plan appropriate intensity, and know the emergency plan
Health information should stay confidential while the instructor adjusts the lesson and prepares for emergencies.
