Which action is an example of propulsive object control?

• A. Catching a ball
• B. Kicking a ball away from the body
• C. Trapping a ball against the body
• D. Rolling a ball to a partner

Answer: (B)

Propulsive object control is about using a body part to apply force to an object so it moves away from you. Kicking a ball away from the body fits this idea because you’re using your foot to strike the ball and propel it outward. Catching a ball involves receiving and stopping it, not sending it away. Trapping a ball against the body focuses on securing the ball against contact, not propelling it. Rolling a ball to a partner moves it, but not through a deliberate propulsion from the body like a kick. So the action that best demonstrates propulsive object control is kicking the ball away from the body.