Class 7 Khel Yatra Unit 5 – Fundamental Skills of Sports: Kabaddi with easy Notes, Solutions, Questions & Answers and Worksheet. Learn important Kabaddi skills such as raiding footwork, hand touch, toe touch, kicks and different holds with simple Class 7 study material.

Class 7 Khel Yatra – Fundamental Skills of Sports: Kabaddi

Fundamental Skills of Sports – Kabaddi

Class 7 Khel Yatra | Reprint 2026–27

Easy Notes • Activities • Circle Time Questions • Solutions

Introduction to Kabaddi

Kabaddi is played between two teams, and the goal is to tag players. Players must touch opponents and return to their side of the court without getting caught. Kabaddi helps build strength, speed, and improves teamwork. It is a popular game in many countries and is also played in the Asian Games.

Example of a kabaddi raiding movement.

Remember: Kabaddi needs speed, balance, anticipation, teamwork and quick decision-making.

FSB – 1: Raiding Foot Work

Pages 118–121

Raiders perform offensive skills in the opponent’s half to touch the defenders and score points for their team.

Warm-up: Jumping Jacks, High Knees, Butt Kicks, Jogging Drills

Skill: Raiding Foot Work

Cool-down: Hamstring Stretch, Calves Stretch, Crossed-leg Toe Touch

Circle Time: Footwork and Anticipation

Steps to Learn

1. Stance

Keep your feet apart in a parallel or diagonal position. Body weight should be evenly distributed on both feet.

Keep your legs apart with knees bent, head held high, slightly leaning forward and elbows slightly bent and balanced.

2. Execution

Foot work movement is executed in different directions with agility, anticipation, orientation ability and skill.

It includes moving forward, sideward and backward randomly but with a purpose to tag a student.

3. Follow Through

After execution, regain body balance and change the direction of the body towards the mid line.

Lead-up Activity

Mark two parallel lines of 30 feet each (9.15 m). Set up two blocks 30 feet apart, opposite each line. Keep two blocks on the other side of the starting line.

The player will run towards the blocks as fast as possible, pick up a block, return and place it behind the starting line. Then the player runs to pick up the second block and returns backwards across the line.

The player who takes the minimum time to finish the activity will be the winner.

Discuss what type of footwork you used for quickly running to the opposite block, picking up the block, taking a turn and returning.

Solution: I used quick forward and backward steps, good balance and a fast change of direction.

Pop Up – Types of Raid

Leading Leg Raid
Shuffling Leg Raid
Natural Run Raid

FSB – 2: Hand Touch

Pages 122–124

The primary aim of the hand touch technique is to touch a defender and return back to the own half of the court after a successful raid.

Warm-up: Wrist Rotation, Shoulder Exercise, Jogging Drills

Skill: Hand Touch

Cool-down: Chest Stretch, Shoulder Circles, Cross Body Shoulder Stretch

Circle Time: Reaction Time, Movement Time and Memory

Steps to Learn

1. Stance

Stand in a diagonal or parallel position.

The leading leg toe should be pointed towards the target and the rear leg toe slightly diagonal towards midline with bent knees.

The executing hand should be free for touch and the eyes should be towards the target.

2. Execution

Fix the target and move towards the target with variation of the hand movement.

Vertical or Diagonal on covers and corners.
Sideward swing on wings and supporter.
Sideward to forward on the chain in front.
Sideward to reverse on the defence who is covering the rear.

3. Follow Through

After execution regain body balance and change the direction of the body towards the mid line.

Lead-up Activity

Make two teams, Team A and Team B. Keep a small ball in the centre. Each player is given a chest number. When a number is called, one player from both sides runs in and tries to take the ball to their side using hands only.

The team that succeeds scores a point.

What did you do to remember your chest number and remain focused for the call?

Solution: I listened carefully, remembered my number and stayed focused on the teacher’s call.

FSB – 3: Toe Touch

Pages 125–127

The primary aim of the Toe Touch technique is to touch a defender and return to their half of the court after a raid.

Types of Toe Touch

Toe touch on same stance.
Taking one step back and toe touch.
Running toe touch.
Dragging back and toe touch.
Feinting and toe touch.

Steps to Learn

1. Approach

The raider has to settle to reach the target by taking one step back or by dragging back.

Stance of the body may be parallel or diagonal.

Body weight should be shifted from the leading leg to the rear leg.

Body should be in crouch position leaning towards the midline.

Knee and ankle joint should be in extended position.

Arms should be flexed and free.

Important: The baulk line is a marker on the court, positioned 3.75 metre from the midline, and a raider must cross this line for a raid to be considered valid.

2. Execution

Leg movements during the attack should be straight, diagonal or in curvature.

Forward movement of the executing leg should rush towards the midline in bending position.

3. Follow Through

After execution, regain body balance and change direction of the body towards the midline.

The movement of the leading leg toe should be towards the midline while returning.

The upper body should be in crunch position and the player should rush towards the midline.

Lead-up Activity

Draw four different shapes such as triangle, square and circle in the court. When a player’s number is called, the player runs to the baulk line. Just before reaching it, the teacher calls a shape. The player quickly runs to toe touch the shape and returns to the centre line.

Each student will discuss what was going in their mind when they were awaiting for the teachers call to callout the shape.

Solution: I was trying to stay alert, remember my number and quickly identify the shape called by the teacher.

Discuss which students used the movements suggested in the body movement and execution parts above.

Solution: We observed students who kept a good stance, balanced their body and moved quickly towards the target.

FSB – 4: Kick

Pages 128–130

Kick is one of the major offensive skills in Kabaddi used by the raider. The primary aim of the kick technique is to touch a defender with a leg and return back to their own half of the court after a raid.

Steps to Learn

1. Approach

Approach depends upon variation of the target and the distance to be covered.

2. Stance

Stance should be diagonal or parallel.
Maintain stability on rear leg.
Shoulder line towards the mid line.
Upper body should be in crouch position.
Arms should be flexed and relaxed to balance the body.

3. Execution

Kick without flexing the knee joint, keeping in mind the distance and position of the target.

Rear leg should be in pivot position.

4. Follow Through

After executing the kick, bring the kicking leg forward immediately to avoid catches by defenders.

Move in bending position towards midline to avoid covers and chain.

5. Variation

Back kick
Side kick
Roll or Curve kick

Lead-up Activity

Two teams stand with their arms extended at the corners behind the bonus line. The first player starts at the whistle and goes to the opposite court, kicks the extended arm and returns. The team that finishes first wins.

How has the raider added variation to kick in order to improve the performance?

Solution: The raider can use different kicks such as back kick, side kick and roll or curve kick according to the position of the defender.

Defensive Skills and Positions

Page 131

Kabaddi has both offensive and defensive skills. Raiders try to score points by touching defenders, while defenders try to stop the raider and prevent a successful return.

Defensive Positions

Corners: Players stand at the extreme right and left corners. Their responsibility is to initiate tackles.
Centre: The centre player plays in the centre position.
Ins: Ins are positioned between corners and covers. They help protect the corner defender and can also help in defence.
Covers: Covers are positioned between the ins and centre. Teams generally position all-rounders here.

FSB – 5: Ankle-hold

Pages 132–135

An example of an ankle-hold defensive action.

The primary aim of the defensive ankle hold technique is to catch the attacker in such a way that the raider cannot safely return during the raid.

Steps to Learn

1. Body Position

Wider stance.
Upper body slightly inclined towards the raider.
More body weight on the leading leg.
Knees slightly flexed to balance.
Hands should be free.
Eyes on the target.

2. Approach

The defender should observe the raider’s foot and anticipate the next movement of the raider’s footwork.

Bend the upper body towards the raider’s leg completely by bending the leading leg, while bringing both hands towards the raider’s ankle.

3. Execution

The inner hand should be placed on the joint of the raider’s ankle and the other hand should support a firm grip.

4. Follow Through

Once the raider is caught, the defender should maintain stability and firm grip and control the raider safely.

Lead-up Activity

Draw four different shapes in the court and place four defenders just behind the shapes. When a number is called, the player runs to the baulk line. The teacher calls a shape, and the player moves towards it while the defender attempts the ankle hold.

Each defender will discuss what was going on in their mind when the student was approaching the for toe touch.

Solution: I was watching the raider carefully and trying to predict the right moment for the hold.

Discuss which defenders used the right method to ankle-hold as suggested in the body position and execution parts above.

Solution: The correct defender maintained balance, watched the raider’s movement and used a firm, controlled grip.

FSB – 6: Thigh-hold

Pages 136–138

Illustration of a thigh-hold technique.

The primary aim of the defensive thigh-hold technique is to catch a raider and prevent the raider from escaping during a raid.

Steps to Learn

1. Body Position

Optimum diagonal stance.
Leading leg toe should be towards the front lobby.
Rear leg toe should be towards the end line.
Both knees should be slightly bent.
Eyes should be on the target.
Upper body slightly inclined towards the raider.

2. Approach

Observe the raider’s foot and anticipate the next movement.

Slightly bend the upper body towards the raider’s hip joint.

Place the shoulders in line with the hip joint of the raider.

Defender’s leading leg should be placed between the raider’s stance.

3. Execution

Encircle the thigh of the raider with an elbow grip.

Place the inner hand below the knee joint and put the shoulder on the hip joint of the raider.

4. Follow Through

Once the raider is caught, maintain stability with a firm grip and control the raider’s direction towards the end line.

Identify the differences in lifting partners of varied weight. Does changing the holding grip change the feeling in lifting your partner?

Solution: Yes. Different weights need different amounts of effort. A secure grip gives better control and balance.

FSB – 7: Knee-hold

Pages 139–141

The primary aim of the defensive knee hold technique is to prevent the raider from escaping or returning to their own half of the court after a raid.

Steps to Learn

1. Body Position

Optimum diagonal stance.
Leading leg toe should be towards the lobby.
Rear leg toe should be parallel to the end line.
Both knees should be slightly bent.
Eyes should be on the target.
Upper body should be slightly inclined towards the raider.

2. Approach

Observe and judge the raider’s foot movement and anticipate the next movement.

Bend the upper body towards the raider’s knee joint.

Place both hands in line with the knee joint.

Place the leading leg sideward of the raider’s knee.

3. Execution

Encircle the knee of the raider with an elbow grip, wrist grip or palm grip.

4. Follow Through

Once the raider is caught, maintain stability with a firm grip and pull the raider towards the end line.

Rules to be followed while playing kabaddi:

The raider can only use the hand touch technique to tag the defender.
The defenders can only do knee-hold to restrict the raider from scoring a point.
Ensure each defender will get ample opportunity to do knee-hold.

Discuss which defenders used the right method to catch and hold as suggested in the body position and execution parts above.

Solution: The correct defenders kept a balanced stance, watched the raider and used the correct controlled grip.

FSB – 8: Wrist-hold

Pages 142–144

The primary aim of the wrist hold technique is to prevent the raider from escaping or returning to their half of the court after a raid so that the defending team can gain points.

Types of Wrist-hold

Holding the wrist from above
Holding the wrist from below

Approach

Observe, focus and judge the raider’s hand movements.
Remain free and relaxed without holding the chain.
Keep the palm in a cup shape with the thumb apart.
Lean slightly forward.

Execution of Wrist-hold

Take a firm grip of the raider’s wrist as soon as the raider is within reach.

Take support of the other hand immediately and pull the raider towards the end line.

The raider’s movement should be countered by the defender’s body weight.

Lead-up Activity

The players hold the wrists of one another and pull in opposite directions. This can be done from the midline to the baulk lane as a competitive drill.

Discuss the appropriate defensive skill for the following:

1. Hand Touch
2. Toe Touch
3. Kick

Solution:

Hand Touch: Defenders should watch the raider’s hand movement and be ready to stop the raid.
Toe Touch: Defenders should watch the raider’s feet and maintain safe positioning.
Kick: Defenders should keep distance, watch the kicking leg and react safely.

FSB – 9: Waist-hold

Pages 145–147

Steps to Learn

1. Body Position

Optimum diagonal stance.
Cover the raider’s outer shoulder from behind.
Knees bent.
Chin up and eyes on the target.

2. Approach

Observe the raider’s foot and anticipate the next movement.

Skip forward or take one step forward to cover the raider’s back with balance and a wider stance.

Bend the upper body towards the raider.

3. Holding and Execution

There should not be any gap between the raider and defender position.

Use the free hand to encircle the raider’s waist from the outer shoulder.

Use the inner hand to make a firm grip.

4. Follow Through Action

Raider should be dragged towards the end line.
Raider may be lifted towards the end line.
Defender can change the direction of the hold from back to front.
Defender can fall back or roll back while holding the raider.

Lead-up Activity

Players hold the trunk of the player in front and form a train. One player in front is the opponent and tries to touch the last player. The players protect the last player without breaking the waist hold.

Discuss the grip of holding the opponent so that they are not able to move or touch the last student in the train.

Solution: The grip should be firm and controlled, while players maintain balance and move together without breaking the chain.

FSB – 10: Chain-hold

Pages 148–150

The primary aim of the chain hold technique is to prevent the raider from escaping or returning to their own half of the court.

1. How to form the chain?

Hold either the wrist or a palm of the other player to form a chain while forming a grip.

2. Approach

Form the chain with supporting students.
Cover the path and outer shoulder of the raider.
Observe the raider carefully and anticipate movement.
Maintain the grip while approaching.

3. Stance

Stance must be wide.
Shoulders should be parallel and close to each other.
Grip should be firm.
Head should face the line of attack.

4. Execution

Defenders involved in chain formation come close to the raider and cover the raider.

The chain should be placed on the abdominal region of the raider.

The other hand may be used as support for the defensive movement.

5. Follow Through

Lifting the raider at the same spot with a wider stance.
Changing the direction of the raider by pushing away from the midline with the chain.

Lead-up Activity

Form two teams facing each other at a distance of approximately six metres. One player from each team comes to the centre and locks elbows. After a short movement, each tries to pull the other towards their own side. The successful player earns one point.

Discuss a set of instructions on avoiding head collision during chain-hold.

Solution: Keep enough space between heads, communicate with teammates, move carefully and avoid sudden movements towards another player’s head.

Complete the Following Task

Page 151

Mark the court by joining the dots in the figure below.

Solution: Join the marked points carefully to form the Kabaddi court. Use a ruler where needed and label the important court lines.

Kabaddi court layout reference.

Find out the courts dimensions for junior boys and junior girls and label it.

Solution: Use the dimensions prescribed for the junior boys’ and junior girls’ category by the rules followed by your school or sports federation. Draw the court neatly and label the midline, baulk lines, bonus lines and lobbies where applicable.

Find out the basic rules of Kabaddi and discuss them with your peers.

Solution: Some basic rules include following the rules of a valid raid, touching defenders legally, returning safely to the raider’s half, and following the referee’s decisions. Players should also maintain safe and fair play.

Teacher-Assessment

Pages 151 onward

Touch (Hand Touch and Toe Touch)

Level	Performance Description
1	Student is learning how to balance while attempting to touch with hands and toes.
2	Student can do simple hand and toe touches but have trouble with speed and precision.
3	Occasionally avoids defenders and perform hand and toe touches with respectable control.
4	Student is agile and aware on how to make rapid, calculated touches.
5	Confidently makes accurate hand and toe movements, avoiding opponents with agility and planning.

Hold (Ankle Hold, Knee Hold and Thigh Hold)

Level	Performance Description
1	Student is getting better at controlling grip on the raider’s leg, knee, or ankle.
2	Tries holds, but occasionally have trouble with timing and grip strength.
3	Using holds with respectable strength and skill the student slowdowns the raider.
4	Successfully halts the raider with powerful, well-timed holds.
5	Uses strategy and control to secure the raider with strong, accurate holds executed with assurance.

Hold (Wrist Hold and Waist Hold)

Level	Performance Description
1	Student is becoming better at controlling grip on the raider’s waist or wrist.
2	Tries waist and wrist holds, but needs to improve timing and grip strength.
3	Using holds with respectable strength and skill the student makes it difficult for the raider to get away.
4	Successfully halts the raider’s movement with firm, well-timed holds.
5	Executes solid, well-planned holds with assurance, keeping the raider from getting away.

Understanding Self-Distress

Level	Performance Description
1	Student has trouble identifying feelings and hardly ever acknowledge their problem.
2	Occasionally becomes aware of the distress, but finds it hard to pinpoint the reason.
3	Although having trouble controlling themself, student is aware of the distress and its causes.
4	Has a good understanding of their distress and can control emotions to some extent.
5	Successfully controls emotions and completely understand the reasons behind distress.

Quick Revision – Kabaddi Skills

Raiding Foot Work

Hand Touch

Toe Touch

Kick

Ankle-hold

Thigh-hold

Knee-hold

Wrist-hold

Waist-hold

Chain-hold

Remember

Raiders need speed, balance and anticipation.
Hand touch uses the hand to tag a defender.
Toe touch uses the foot to touch a defender.
Kicks are offensive skills used by raiders.
Ankle, thigh, knee, wrist and waist holds are defensive skills.
Good footwork helps players change direction quickly.
Balance and safe movement are important in every skill.
Teamwork and communication help defenders work together.
Players should always follow safety instructions during practice.

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Class 7 Khel Yatra Unit 5 – Fundamental Skills of Sports: Kabaddi | Notes, Solutions & Worksheet

Fundamental Skills of Sports – Kabaddi

Introduction to Kabaddi

FSB – 1: Raiding Foot Work

Steps to Learn

1. Stance

2. Execution

3. Follow Through

Pop Up – Types of Raid

FSB – 2: Hand Touch

Steps to Learn

1. Stance

2. Execution

3. Follow Through

FSB – 3: Toe Touch

Types of Toe Touch

Steps to Learn

1. Approach

2. Execution

3. Follow Through

FSB – 4: Kick

Steps to Learn

1. Approach

2. Stance

3. Execution

4. Follow Through

5. Variation

Defensive Skills and Positions

Defensive Positions

FSB – 5: Ankle-hold

Steps to Learn

1. Body Position

2. Approach

3. Execution

4. Follow Through

FSB – 6: Thigh-hold

Steps to Learn

1. Body Position

2. Approach

3. Execution

4. Follow Through

FSB – 7: Knee-hold

Steps to Learn

1. Body Position

2. Approach

3. Execution

4. Follow Through

FSB – 8: Wrist-hold

Types of Wrist-hold

Approach

Execution of Wrist-hold

FSB – 9: Waist-hold

Steps to Learn

1. Body Position

2. Approach

3. Holding and Execution

4. Follow Through Action

FSB – 10: Chain-hold

1. How to form the chain?

2. Approach

3. Stance

4. Execution

5. Follow Through

Complete the Following Task

Teacher-Assessment

Touch (Hand Touch and Toe Touch)

Hold (Ankle Hold, Knee Hold and Thigh Hold)

Hold (Wrist Hold and Waist Hold)

Understanding Self-Distress

Quick Revision – Kabaddi Skills

Remember

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