Which of the following is an open-skill example?

• A. Basketball free-throw
• B. Treadmill running at a fixed pace
• C. Soccer dribbling during a match
• D. Basketball drill with a predetermined, repetitive pattern

Answer: (C)

Open-skill activities require performing in environments that change as you go, so you must continuously adapt your movements in response to opponents, teammates, and the ball. Soccer dribbling during a match exemplifies this because you read defenders, adjust your speed and direction, and decide when to pass, shoot, or dribble based on how the play unfolds in real time. The other scenarios are more predictable and controlled: a basketball free-throw happens in a stable setup with no defenders or changing conditions; treadmill running at a fixed pace follows a set, unchanging speed; and a drill with a predetermined, repetitive pattern is designed to be predictable and doesn’t require reacting to changing surroundings.