Kabaddi is a popular sport that originated in ancient India and is now played in many parts of the world. It is a team sport that requires physical agility, mental strength, and quick reflexes. In this article, we will discuss the rules of Kabaddi and how to play the game.
The Rules of Kabaddi:
Kabaddi is played on a rectangular court that is 13m x 10m in size. The court is divided into two halves by a midline, and each team has a side of the court. The objective of the game is to score points by touching the opposing team’s players and returning to your own side of the court without being tackled.
Each team has seven players, and the game starts with one player from each team entering the opponent’s half of the court. The player who enters the opponent’s half is called the ‘raider’, and the opposing team’s players are called the ‘defenders’.
The raider’s objective is to touch one or more defenders and return to his own side of the court. While doing so, the raider must chant ‘Kabaddi, Kabaddi‘ without taking a breath. If the raider is tackled and unable to return to his own side, he is out, and the opposing team earns a point. However, if the raider manages to touch a defender and return to his own side, his team earns a point.
The defenders’ objective is to stop the raider from touching them and returning to his own side. They can tackle the raider by grabbing him and preventing him from returning to his own side. If the defenders manage to tackle the raider, they earn a point and the raider is out.
The game continues with players taking turns being the raider until all the players have had a chance to raid.
How to Play Kabaddi:
To play Kabaddi, you will need a Kabaddi court, a Kabaddi mat, and seven players on each team.
- Divide the court into two halves with a midline.
- Each team chooses seven players to play the game.
- The game starts with a toss, and the winning team chooses to raid or defend first.
- The raider from one team enters the opposing team’s half of the court and tries to touch one or more defenders.
- The raider must chant ‘Kabaddi, Kabaddi’ without taking a breath while trying to touch the defenders.
- The defenders try to tackle the raider by grabbing him and preventing him from returning to his own side.
- If the raider is not able to return to his original side, he is declared out, and the opponent team gets a point.
- If the raider manages to touch a defender and return to his own side, his team earns a point.
- The game continues with players taking turns being the raider until all the players have had a chance to raid.
- The team having the maximum points wins at the end of the game.
Kabaddi is a physically demanding game that requires teamwork, strategy, and quick reflexes. It is an excellent sport for improving fitness, coordination, and mental strength. If you are looking for a new and exciting sport to try, Kabaddi is definitely worth considering.