Kabaddi

High school (ages 12+)
Sports & Games

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

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Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the sport classification?Contact team sport
2. What is the number of players on court?Seven per team
3. What is Kabaddi and how is it played?Kabaddi is a fast tag game where a player called a raider crosses the midline, chants "Kabaddi" while holding his breath, tags defenders, and returns to his side. He earns points for each tag and can get bonus points if he reaches the bonus line.
4. Why do players have to chant "Kabaddi" and hold their breath?The chant and breath-holding show the raider’s control and make the game more challenging and exciting for everyone watching.

Cant: The continuous chanting of 'Kabaddi' by the raider, essential for a valid raid and demonstrating breath control.
Baulk Line: A line on the court that a raider must cross to make their raid valid, unless they have already tagged a defender.
Bonus Line: A line that, if crossed by a raider with sufficient defenders present, makes them eligible for a bonus point.
Lobby: Side strips of the court that become active for play only when contact is made between raider and defender.