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Do you have to hold your breath while playing Kabaddi?

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Traditionally, holding your breath (or at least not breathing in during a raid) was a traditional part of Kabaddi. However, breath-holding is no longer required in professional Kabaddi.

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Why do the defenders hold hands in Kabaddi?

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Kabaddi players hold hands to create a defensive chain, which makes it harder for a raider to throw them off balance. It also makes it easier for them to trap the raider, making it more difficult for the raider to return to their side of the court.

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Who invented Kabaddi?

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Kabaddi is an ancient game, so there’s no way to say for sure who invented it. It probably originated in India or what is now Iran, although the modern version of the game was popularized in India in the 1920s.

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Can I push the raider completely out of the ground?

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Yes, but be careful when using this technique. You should not hit, but you can push.

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How do I make a bonus in Kabaddi?

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When six or seven players are there, the bonus is on. One leg has to be in the bonus line and another leg should be in the air, as it is a bonus point.

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How much of the midline do I have to cross to get a raid point?

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Get any part of your body across -- at least a finger, after touching any player.

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How would I do an ankle hold?

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You would do it by holding his\her leg in between the palms of both hands.

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Can defenders tag the shirt of the raider?

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No. The only parts of the body you are allowed to tag are the limbs and torso.

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How do I dash a raider out of the court?

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Distract him so he loses his concentration, then go and put him out of the full court before he touches midline.

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If I step only one foot out of the field, am I out?

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If you're a raider, no. If you are defender, yes. A defender is allowed to step one leg out after touching the raider.

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What is a "do or die" raid?

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It is a raid in which the players take a bonus or another player, or else the raider is out.

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How can I be a good defender?

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A good defender is a man who can predict the raider's move perfectly. You can become one by utilizing your patience and observing the skills used by the raider during his raids. Once you are familiar with the raider's techniques, then pounce on the raider when you can get his movement right. Try more often to not lose your balance while getting rid of the raider's balance.

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Why is the 1 meter left out while the rest of the space is usable?

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If a raider tagged any opponent, then he can use that line to return safely his side. The defender can also use that space to catch the raider.

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What are the lengths of the court?

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Play in a flat, rectangular arena measuring 13 meters (42.7 ft) wide x 10 meters (32.8 ft) long. For women's Kabaddi, the court size is slightly smaller — 12 meters (39.4 ft) wide x 8 meters (26.2 ft) long.

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What happens when I'm a raider and I get pushed out?

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Both of you are out. If the raider is pushed out first, then the defending team will get a revival. If you're pushed out first, then you'll be self out. The other team'll get a point, but not any revival.

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What if a raider gets hurt badly?

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There will be substitution players that can play on behalf of the injured players.

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How do I get an all out?

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If the team has only one player, and that team's player goes for raid and if he is out then the team is all out. Same goes for the defending also.

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Why don'tt all the defenders just tackle the raid as soon as he gets close? It is 4+ on 1?

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Because then he would get four points and the object is to not let the other team score.

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How much time do I have to tag the raider?

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Until Raider breaks his chant after being caught or after the referee's decision.

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Can a raider come back after he catches any one defender?

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Yes.

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A raider after touching a defender goes outside of the ground; who will be given out?

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If this happens, usually the raider is out. But in certain cases, the defender who was tagged may also be out.

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How many times can a raider continuously go for a raid?

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A raider can continuously go for a raid 3 times.

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How can I get the best score?

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Make a good ride and defend, play with a good strategy and make sure that you are not going out of the boundary.

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Can a defender get out of the court after the raider is successful in crossing mid line after a tag?

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You can score a touchdown when you shoot the ball with a baseball bat inside the goal.

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When defending, can I only tag or tackle once the raider has tagged one of my team?

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You can tackle the raider before he has tagged anyone from your team. First, draw him deeper into your half, so that it is difficult for him to escape.

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