Which example best demonstrates agility?

• A. Dribbling at a steady pace
• B. Stepping aside quickly, stopping, starting and changing directions to avoid an obstacle
• C. Running long distances
• D. Static stretching

Answer: (B)

Agility is the ability to quickly change direction and body position in response to a stimulus while maintaining balance and control. The example that best demonstrates agility involves stepping aside quickly, stopping, starting, and changing directions to avoid an obstacle. This shows rapid deceleration and acceleration, plus lateral movement and a decision to alter the path—all key elements of agile movement. The other options don’t capture that rapid, coordinated directional change: dribbling at a steady pace tests control and ball handling but not quick directional shifts; running long distances assesses endurance and sustained speed; static stretching measures flexibility while the body is stationary.