Kabaddi Notes, Quizzes & Revision
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What is Kabaddi?
Kabaddi is a fast-paced team contact sport where one player (the raider) runs into the opponent's half, tags opponents and returns to their own half while holding a chant ("kabaddi") in one breath. It combines speed, strength, agility and teamwork. These notes are adapted for Kenyan schools and communities and written for learners aged age_replace.
Court & equipment (simple)
- Official court: rectangle divided into two halves. In school practice you can mark the court with chalk on grass, cones or rope on sand.
- Minimal equipment: flat shoes or barefoot on soft ground, cones, tape or chalk, whistle.
- Minimal equipment: flat shoes or barefoot on soft ground, cones, tape or chalk, whistle.
Kabaddi Court (school size)
Your half (Defence)
Opponents' half (Attack)
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Objective of the game
- Score points by raiding the opponent's half, touching defenders and returning safely.
- Or score by getting all opponents out (an "all-out").
- Defenders try to stop the raider from returning to their half before they stop chanting.
Teams & Roles
Team size: Varies by level; school teams often play 7 vs 7 or smaller in practice.
Key roles:
Key roles:
- Raider: Enters opponents' half to tag defenders and return.
- Defenders: Form the chain to stop the raider (ankle hold, thigh hold, block).
- Captain: Leads team calls, manages on-field strategy.
Basic rules (school-friendly)
- Raider enters from own half, chants "kabaddi" or a steady sound and must not take a new breath until returning.
- Raider scores 1 point for each defender touched and safely returns to own half.
- If raider is tackled and cannot return, defenders get a point and raider is out.
- An 'all-out' (all players of a team out) gives 2 extra points and the team returns all players.
- Substitutions allowed between raids in school rules; keep time limits short (e.g., 30β40 seconds per raid in practice).
Fouls & safety penalties
- No striking, pulling hair, eye contact or dangerous throws β these are fouls.
- Deliberate hitting, pulling clothes or aggressive behaviour leads to warnings, and players can be suspended from play.
- Always use safe tackles: ankle holds, thigh holds and chain tackles but avoid forceful slams.
Basic techniques & tips
Raiding skills:
- Quick feint (fake direction) to confuse defenders.
- Toe touch: quick extension to touch and pull back.
- Hand touch & slap-back to touch shoulders or arms then return.
- Chain formation: defenders link arms/shoulder to block exits.
- Ankle hold: grab raider's ankle and pull to stop movement.
- Block: one defender steps to block the raider's path while others secure the hold.
Simple drills for schools (age_replace)
- Warm-up (8 mins): Jog, dynamic stretches, side shuffles, short sprints.
- Raid-and-return drill (10 mins): One raider tries to tag a defender and return; rotate roles every 30β45 seconds.
- Chain hold practice (8 mins): Three defenders practice linking and holding a runner safely without slams.
- Small-sided games (12β15 mins): 4 vs 4 on smaller court to build decision-making and stamina.
Safety, fairness & Kenyan school context
- Use soft surfaces for beginners (grass or sand) and avoid hard surfaces.
- Adapt court size to available space: many Kenyan schools can mark a smaller court with chalk or rope.
- Encourage mixed-gender, inclusive squads where culturally appropriate; ensure respectful conduct.
- Pair experienced older students with younger ones when coaching (peer coaching works well in county tournaments).
Short lesson plan (40 minutes) for age_replace
1. Warm-up (8 min) β light run, mobility.
2. Skills (12 min) β raiding basics & one defensive hold drill.
3. Practice (12 min) β mini-games 4v4, rotate teams.
4. Cool-down & reflection (8 min) β stretch, 2β3 key points from the session (safety, teamwork).
2. Skills (12 min) β raiding basics & one defensive hold drill.
3. Practice (12 min) β mini-games 4v4, rotate teams.
4. Cool-down & reflection (8 min) β stretch, 2β3 key points from the session (safety, teamwork).
Assessment checklist (teacher/coach)
- Understands role of raider and defender.
- Can perform a safe ankle hold and basic chain formation.
- Demonstrates quick decision-making in small-sided play.
- Observes safety rules and shows respect to opponents.
Quick quiz
- What must a raider do while in the opponent's half?
- Name one safe defensive hold.
- What gives extra points besides a tagged defender?
Glossary
- Raid: Attack by a single player into opponent half.
- All-out: When all players of a team are out.
- Chain: Defensive link to contain raider.
- Ankle hold: A standard safe tackle grabbing the ankle.
Coaching tips for Kenyan teachers & coaches
- Use familiar local games and chants to build confidence before introducing rules.
- Mark courts early in the morning when fields are free; rope and cones are inexpensive and durable.
- Encourage respect and teamworkβkabaddi is excellent for leadership and community games (e.g., school festivals, county meets).
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