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Which of the following is an example of motor skill classified under open skill?
Question

Which of the following is an example of motor skill classified under open skill?

A.

Basketball free throw

B.

Soccer dribble

C.

Volleyball serve

D.

Tennis serve

Correct option is B

The correct answer is (b).
Introduction
Open skills are performed in unpredictable, changing environments. Soccer dribble requires constant adjustment to defenders and field conditions, making it an open skill.
Information Booster

  • Open skills: environment changes, externally paced.
  • Soccer dribble: involves reacting to opponents.
  • Basketball free throw: closed skill.
  • Volleyball and tennis serves are closed (self‑paced).
Additional Knowledge
  • Basketball free throw: closed.
  • Volleyball serve: closed.
  • Tennis serve: closed.
Interesting Fact
Open skills require high perceptual‑cognitive ability for rapid decision‑making.

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