Question

Which of these is not away you score points in Jai alai?

A) Opponent catches the ball on the fly or after a single bounce
B) Opponent juggles or holds the ball
C) Opponent throws the ball out of bounds
D) Opponent obstructs a player who is trying to catch and hurl the ball

Answer 1

The fourth option, opponent obstructs a player, is not a way to score points in Jai alai; it is considered a fault. Scoring in Jai alai occurs due to missed catches, holding the ball, or throwing it out of bounds.

Step-by-step explanation:

The student's question pertains to the scoring methods in the sport of Jai alai, which is not related to any of the provided reference information that discusses the physics of catching a ball and impact forces. Going by the rules of Jai alai, players can score points in a variety of ways:

• When the opponent fails to catch the ball on the fly or after one bounce.
• If the opponent juggles or holds the ball instead of catching and throwing it in one fluid motion.
• When the opponent throws the ball out of bounds, which means outside the designated play area.

However, the fourth option provided in the question (opponent obstructs a player) is not a way to score points. It is actually considered a fault or an interference based on the sport's rules, potentially leading to a penalty against the obstructing player rather than a point being scored.