Circle Time Questions and Discussions | Physical Education (Khel Yatra) Class 7 - New NCERT PDF Download

Circle Time: Basic Moves and Strategies 

Q1: Discuss the point of impact of the foot and the ball so that it remains on the ground and travels in the desired direction.
Answer:

• Hit the center of the ball using the inside of my foot.
• Keep toes pointing slightly upward.
• This helps the ball roll smoothly on the ground in the intended direction.
• If I hit too low, the ball lifts; if hit off-center, it curves away.

Circle Time: Safety Measures 

Q1: Discuss the point of impact of the foot while receiving the ball and ways to offset the impact so that the ball does not deflect.
Answer:

• Touch the center of the ball softly with the inside of my foot.
• Pull foot back slightly before contact to cushion the ball.
• This helps stop the ball without bouncing away.
• Bend knees to stay balanced and maintain control.

Circle Time: Personal Behaviour during Game and Appreciating Strong Player 

Q1: Identify your areas of improvement and strengths while executing a rolling ball pass.
Answer:

• Strengths: Accurate aiming with the inside of my foot; keeping the ball low.
• Improvement Areas: Need to look up more often; pass faster under pressure.

Q2: Discuss how you can ensure self-safety and safety of others while moving in a small area.
Answer:

• Keep head up to avoid collisions.
• Use controlled kicks to prevent hard contact.
• Communicate with teammates to avoid crowding.
• Bend knees for balance and avoid falling.

Circle Time: Personal Goal 

Q1: Discuss on what basis you set your goal and how you felt after achieving your goal.
Answer:

• Set my goal based on practice level and confidence (e.g., trap 5 out of 6 times).
• Felt excited and proud after achieving it.
• It showed that my control had improved.

Q2: What steps you will take if you do not achieve your goal?
Answer:

• Practice more and focus on keeping foot steady.
• Observe the ball’s path carefully.
• Ask for tips from peers or teachers.

Circle Time: How to Move Quickly 

Q1: Discuss what technique you observed that helped the players who finished the dribble in the lowest time.
Answer:

• Used short, gentle touches with both feet.
• Kept the ball close and looked up while moving.
• Bent knees for better balance and fast turning.

Q2: Discuss what technical improvements are required for the player who took more time.
Answer:

• Use lighter touches to keep ball near.
• Practice dribbling with both feet.
• Look up and bend knees for quicker movement.

Circle Time: Patterns of Opponent’s Play 

Q1: Discuss how will you identify whether the other players are feinting or not.
Answer:

• Watch for fake movements like leaning one way and moving the other.
• Look at their eyes and feet – mismatched direction means feinting.
• Quick pauses or exaggerated moves are signs of a trick.

Q2: When you were unable to imitate your partner, express your feelings and share with your peers.
Answer:

• Felt frustrated when I reacted late or misread the move.
• Sharing with peers helped me learn how to watch carefully and improve.

Circle Time: Discussing the Drill

Q1: Observe and discuss the difference between the flight path of the ball when it is kicked from different parts of the foot. Also observe and discuss if the change in body position.
Answer:

• Instep Kick: Sends ball higher in a smooth arc.
• Inside Foot: Keeps ball lower for shorter passes.
• Leaning forward makes the pass stay low.
• Standing straight or leaning back sends it higher.

Circle Time: Personal Behaviour during Game and Appreciating Strong Player

Q1: Discuss the distress signals that you may identify during a course of drill and game.
Answer:

• Wincing, limping, or pained expressions.
• Red marks, bruises, or rashes.
• Looked tired or upset – I offered help or breaks.
• Appreciated players who stayed focused and passed well.

Circle Time: Discussing the Drill 

Q1: Discuss what strategies can be made with your defender partner to intercept the football.
Answer:

• Split the area to cover more space.
• Communicate to signal movements.
• Watch the passer to guess direction.
• Time our steps to block the pass together.

Q2: Discuss the passing strategies to dodge the defender while passing the ball.
Answer:

• Use short and quick passes through gaps.
• Fake one side and pass to the other.
• Pass quickly or loft the ball to avoid interception.

Circle Time: Regulation of Behaviour and Observing Others 

Q1: Discuss the precautions you took to prevent the injuries while doing this activity.
Answer:

• Kept a safe distance to avoid bumping.
• Used inside of foot gently to block the ball.
• Kept non-tackling foot firm for balance.
• Watched opponent to time the tackle safely.

Circle Time: Stance, Action and Arm Movements

Q1: Discuss how did you anticipate the direction and path of the ball just before the catching.
Answer:

• Watched the kicker’s hips and foot to guess direction.
• Tracked the ball’s path as it moved.
• Used “W” hand position and stayed low.
• Focused eyes on the ball until catching.

Circle Time: Personal Behaviour during Game and Appreciating Strong Players 

Q1: Discuss how the goal scorer dribbled and what thought appeared in your mind when someone tackled ball from your possession.
Answer:

• Goal Scorer: Used fast, short touches and changed directions quickly.
• My Thoughts: Felt upset when tackled, but realized I could have protected the ball better.
• Admired the tackler and learned to improve my timing and control.