Question

an offensive action (in sports) is usually categorized as which of the following?

a. throwing a long pass.

b. a player trying to stop an opponent from scoring points.

c. stealing the ball from the opposing team.

d. a player trying to score points.

Explanation:

In sports, offensive actions are those aimed at scoring points for one's team. Option A (throwing a long pass) can be part of an offensive play but is a specific action, while the core of offense is scoring. Option B and C describe defensive actions (stopping opponents, stealing the ball). Option D directly states a player trying to score points, which is the primary goal of offensive actions.

Answer:

D. A player trying to score points.