Which of the following is a basic skill?

• A. Running
• B. High-level tactic
• C. Somersault
• D. Complex Turn

Answer: (A)

Basic skills are simple, foundational movements that form the building blocks for more complex actions. Running fits this because it’s a fundamental locomotor pattern: coordinating the legs and arms to move the body forward in a continuous, repetitive way. It’s learned early, used across many activities, and doesn’t require the level of precision, balance, or rotational control demanded by more advanced moves. A somersault and a complex turn involve rotation and greater technical control, making them more advanced skills. A high-level tactic is about strategy rather than a movement skill. So running is the best example of a basic skill.