Question

pe exam health & skill components
while defending a player with the ball in sports such as basketball, soccer and/or handball, the defender should stand
in an open space.
next to the goal keeper.
behind the offensive player.
between the ball and the goal.

Explanation:

In defensive strategies for sports like basketball, soccer, and handball, the core goal is to prevent the offensive player from scoring. Positioning between the ball (and the offensive player controlling it) and the goal/key scoring area blocks the direct path to scoring, which is the standard effective defensive positioning. The other options are incorrect: open space leaves the offensive player unchallenged, standing by the goalkeeper is not a standard on-ball defensive position, and standing behind the offensive player allows them to move freely toward the goal.

Answer:

between the ball and the goal.