What is the difference between receptive object control skills and propulsive object control skills?

• A. They are the same thing, just different terms used.
• B. The difference is the amount of movement.
• C. Receptive and propulsive are the development stages of object control skills.
• D. One is to send an object away from the body and the other is to receive the object with the body.

Answer: (D)

Object control skills are distinguished by how the body interacts with the object. Receptive object control means receiving and controlling an object that comes toward you—catching, trapping, or stopping it with your hands, arms, or body. Propulsive object control means sending the object away from your body—throwing, kicking, or striking it to propel it outward. The crucial point is the direction of the action relative to the body: receiving versus sending. This isn’t about how much you move or any developmental stage; it’s about whether you’re pulling the object in toward you or pushing it out away from you.