NCERT Solutions for Class 9 English Chapter 22 – Hockey and Football
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Question C.3:
Each student will now complete his/ her half of the following table (Hockey or Football), by adding information from the text each has read.
Hockey
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Football
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Ball:
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Playing Area:
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Duration:
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Judging:
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Penalties:
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Penalty Area:
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Cards:
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Answer:
Hockey
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Football
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| Ball: | Spherical in shape,circumference between 224 and 235 millimetres,weight between 156 and 163 grams.material of the ball should be hard, smooth and white in colour. | Spherical , round,leather-covered, inflated rubber bladder
27-28 inches in circumference and 397-454 grams in weight.
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| Playing Area: | Rectangular in shape,100 yards long and 60 yards wide. | Rectangular grass or artificial turf within a clearly defined area.length of the pitch is in the range of 100-110 m and the width is in the range of 64-75 m |
| Duration | Divided into two periods of thirty-five minutes each with a break in between. | Divided into two periods of 45 minutes each known as halves with a half time break of 15 minutes. |
| Judging: | Two umpires control the game by administering the rules.Responsible for keeping time. | Game controlled by a referee along with two linesmen. Referee responsible for keeping time. |
| Penalties | Free hit awarded for any foul committed outside the penalty area. Penalty corner awarded if foul is committed or the ball is hit outside goal-line. | Free kick or penalty kick is awarded for fouls committed. |
| Penalty Area: | A semi circular area 14.63m from the goal | A rectangular area 40.2m wide and extending 16.5 m into the field where the goal keeper operates. |
| Cards: | Green card -official warning to a player.Red card- shown for more serious offence and sees the player leave the match for good. | Yellow card- warning card for dangerous play.Red card- Card shown for serious misconduct resulting in ejection of a player from the game. |
Question C.5:
Either in groups or individually, make a power- point presentation on either of the two games. Incorporate points from the table above and any other interesting information/detail.
Answer:
Pointers have been provided for students’ reference.
It is strongly recommended that students prepare the answer on their own.
Powerpoint Presentation on Football
Slide 1: A team Sport.
Football is a team sport .
- Played between two teams of eleven members each
- Ball − spherical ball ,round, leather-covered, inflated rubber bladder 27-28 inches in circumference.
- The ball weighs 397-454 grams
Slide 2: Playing Area
- Rectangular grass or artificial turf
- A goal in the centre of each of the short ends
- Length of the pitch – 100-110 m
- Width of the pitch – 64-75 m
Slide 3: Object of the game
The object of the game is to score by driving the ball into the opponent’s goal.
- Goalkeepers – only players allowed to use their hands or arms to propell the ball
- Rest of the team – can use their feet only.
Slide 4: Duration of the Game
- Duration of the game : 90 minutes
- Divided into two halves of 45 minutes
- 15 minutes half time break
Slide 5: Control of the Game
- Game controlled by a referee along with two linesmen
- The referee responsible for time keeping
Slide 6: World Cup
- Federation of International Football Association (FIFA) organises world cup events.
