1. Which joint is most critical for generating throwing power?
(A) Hip
(B) Knee
(C) Shoulder
(D) Ankle
2. The primary type of motion in throwing is:
(A) Linear motion
(B) Angular motion
(C) Oscillatory motion
(D) Vibratory motion
3. Which phase of throwing generates maximum velocity?
(A) Wind-up
(B) Acceleration
(C) Follow-through
(D) Recovery
4. During overarm throwing, which muscle group initiates trunk rotation?
(A) Abdominals
(B) Deltoids
(C) Quadriceps
(D) Gluteals
5. The follow-through phase of throwing mainly functions to:
(A) Generate velocity
(B) Dissipate forces safely
(C) Initiate trunk rotation
(D) Increase ball spin
6. Which force contributes to ball acceleration in throwing?
(A) Centripetal force
(B) Torque
(C) Gravitational force
(D) Shear force
7. In baseball pitching, ground reaction forces primarily begin at the:
(A) Throwing hand
(B) Front leg
(C) Back leg
(D) Trunk
8. Which sequence best describes the kinetic chain in throwing?
(A) Trunk → Arm → Legs → Hand
(B) Legs → Trunk → Arm → Hand
(C) Arm → Hand → Trunk → Legs
(D) Hand → Arm → Trunk → Legs
9. Which muscle provides the final acceleration in a throw?
(A) Triceps brachii
(B) Biceps brachii
(C) Gastrocnemius
(D) Deltoids
10. Which type of lever is most commonly involved in throwing?
(A) First-class
(B) Second-class
(C) Third-class
(D) Fourth-class
11. A javelin throw involves which type of force application?
(A) Continuous linear force
(B) Sequential summation of forces
(C) Random muscle activation
(D) Static force
12. The Magnus effect in throwing is associated with:
(A) Gravity
(B) Air resistance and spin
(C) Torque at the shoulder
(D) Joint compression
13. Which joint contributes most to angular velocity in throwing?
(A) Wrist
(B) Elbow
(C) Shoulder
(D) Hip
14. Which force acts against the ball during a throw?
(A) Muscle force
(B) Friction
(C) Air resistance
(D) Centripetal force
15. In cricket fast bowling, most of the ball’s velocity comes from:
(A) Wrist snap
(B) Trunk rotation and leg drive
(C) Elbow extension only
(D) Shoulder abduction only
16. Which principle states that force is maximized by using body parts in a sequence?
(A) Conservation of momentum
(B) Summation of forces
(C) Impulse-momentum relationship
(D) Lever principle
17. Which throwing phase is most associated with injury risk?
(A) Wind-up
(B) Acceleration
(C) Deceleration
(D) Follow-through
18. During throwing, the trunk contributes primarily by:
(A) Stabilizing arms
(B) Transferring energy from legs to upper body
(C) Absorbing impact
(D) Generating wrist snap
19. Which component determines throwing distance the most?
(A) Angle of release
(B) Spin
(C) Mass of ball
(D) Grip technique
20. The optimal angle of release for maximum projectile distance is:
(A) 15°
(B) 30–40°
(C) 60°
(D) 75°
21. Which muscle stabilizes the shoulder joint during throwing?
(A) Biceps brachii
(B) Rotator cuff muscles
(C) Rectus femoris
(D) Soleus
22. Which motion produces spin on a thrown ball?
(A) Elbow extension
(B) Wrist pronation/supination
(C) Trunk rotation
(D) Shoulder abduction
23. In shot put, the force applied is mainly:
(A) Horizontal
(B) Vertical
(C) Oblique (diagonal)
(D) Centripetal
24. Which variable most increases velocity in throwing?
(A) Mass of object
(B) Time of force application
(C) Angular velocity of joints
(D) Grip size
25. A baseball pitch speed is primarily limited by:
(A) Wrist flexibility
(B) Shoulder external rotation range
(C) Elbow stability
(D) Knee angle
26. Which is a non-contact force influencing throwing performance?
(A) Friction
(B) Muscle force
(C) Air resistance
(D) Ground reaction force
27. Overhand throwing involves which plane of movement?
(A) Sagittal plane
(B) Frontal plane
(C) Transverse plane
(D) All planes combined
28. The release velocity of a ball depends on:
(A) Force generated
(B) Path length of arm swing
(C) Release angle
(D) All of the above
29. Which throwing action uses both linear and angular motion?
(A) Basketball free throw
(B) Javelin throw
(C) Darts throw
(D) Underarm toss
30. During throwing, eccentric control is most important in:
(A) Wind-up
(B) Acceleration
(C) Deceleration
(D) Release
31. Which phase contributes most to ball spin?
(A) Follow-through
(B) Release
(C) Acceleration
(D) Wind-up
32. The conservation of angular momentum is most evident in throwing when:
(A) Arm is held close to the body
(B) Arm is fully extended
(C) Ball is stationary
(D) Feet remain fixed
33. The primary role of the wrist in throwing is:
(A) Stabilization only
(B) Velocity addition and spin control
(C) Energy transfer from lower limbs
(D) Reducing ground reaction force
34. In hammer throw, force is generated by:
(A) Linear motion only
(B) Circular motion and centripetal force
(C) Trunk extension only
(D) Knee extension only
35. A shot putter increases throwing distance by:
(A) Faster release velocity
(B) Optimal release angle
(C) Stronger leg drive
(D) All of the above
36. In throwing mechanics, impulse is important because it:
(A) Reduces spin
(B) Increases change in momentum
(C) Decreases ball weight
(D) Prevents trunk rotation
37. Which joint absorbs most deceleration stress during throwing?
(A) Elbow
(B) Shoulder
(C) Wrist
(D) Knee
38. Which training method best improves throwing power?
(A) Plyometric training
(B) Aerobic endurance training
(C) Flexibility stretching
(D) Balance training
39. Which throwing sport relies most on accuracy rather than force?
(A) Shot put
(B) Baseball pitching
(C) Darts
(D) Javelin
40. In a discus throw, spin provides:
(A) Increased stability
(B) Higher velocity and distance
(C) Lower release speed
(D) Reduced balance
41. The final push during throwing comes mainly from:
(A) Elbow extension
(B) Hip drive
(C) Wrist flick
(D) Shoulder abduction
42. Which biomechanical principle explains why longer levers produce greater throwing velocity?
(A) Conservation of momentum
(B) Lever principle
(C) Friction law
(D) Newton’s third law
43. Which phase of throwing shows maximal external rotation at the shoulder?
(A) Cocking phase
(B) Release phase
(C) Wind-up phase
(D) Follow-through phase
44. The throwing arm experiences highest torque during:
(A) Wind-up
(B) Acceleration
(C) Release
(D) Follow-through
45. Which variable is most important for accuracy in throwing?
(A) Angle of release
(B) Velocity of release
(C) Spin control
(D) Timing of release
46. In underhand throwing, the ball’s path is mainly influenced by:
(A) Shoulder abduction
(B) Shoulder flexion
(C) Wrist pronation
(D) Elbow supination
47. Which energy transformation occurs during throwing?
(A) Potential → Kinetic
(B) Kinetic → Potential
(C) Chemical → Thermal
(D) Elastic → Gravitational
48. A baseball pitcher reduces injury risk by:
(A) Increasing pitch count
(B) Proper follow-through mechanics
(C) Decreasing stride length
(D) Locking elbow
49. The accuracy of throwing improves when:
(A) Release height is consistent
(B) Trunk rotation is eliminated
(C) No spin is applied
(D) Wrist remains stiff
50. Which of the following is NOT a throwing sport?
(A) Javelin
(B) Discus
(C) Shot put
(D) Long jump