Pro Kabaddi is a sport that started in India and has become super famous all over the world. It’s like a mix of wrestling, rugby, and tag, which makes it really fun to watch and play. People love it because it’s fast-paced and you have to think strategically to win.
Let’s talk about the basics:
The Playing Field:
The playing field is split into two halves by a line. Each team defends one half and tries to attack the other team’s half. Usually, the field is about 13 meters by 10 meters for indoor matches.
Teams and Players:
There are seven players on each team, plus two substitutes. The goal is to score points by raiding the opponent’s half and touching as many defenders as possible.
Scoring Points:
You can score points in a few ways:
Touch Points: When a raider touches a defender and goes back to their half safely.
Bonus Points: If a raider crosses a special line when going back to their half, they get an extra point.
All-Out: If the whole defending team gets tagged by the raider, the raiding team gets two extra points and the defenders have to sit out for a bit.
Duration of Matches:
A regular game has two halves, each lasting 20 minutes, with a five-minute break in between. If the game ends in a tie, they do a ‘Golden Raid’ to decide the winner.
Rules and Regulations:
Raids:
The raider has to keep saying “kabaddi” during the raid without stopping.
They have to touch a defender and go back to their half before getting tackled.
They can’t cross the center line during the raid.
Defending:
Defenders try to tackle the raider before they can go back to their half.
They might form a chain to trap the raider.
They use teamwork and strategy to stop raiders.
Fouls and Penalties:
If a raider doesn’t go back to their half after tagging defenders, they’re out.
If players are too rough or act unsportsmanlike, they can get penalized or suspended.
Strategies and Tactics:
Teams change their formations to deal with different raiding styles.
They switch players to keep up their energy and take advantage of the other team’s weaknesses.
They use tricky moves to confuse defenders and score points.
Pro Kabaddi is all about being strong, fast, and smart. Teams have to work together and think fast to win. It’s an awesome game that’s really fun to watch!
