Two teams are on opposite halves of a small field. They take turns sending a "raider" into the other half. This is to win points by tackling members of the opposing team.There is also a bonus line. If the raider touches it and returns to his side of the field, he will get extra points.The raider must not cross the lobby unless he touches any of his opponents. If he does not touch anyone then he will be "out".He holds his breath and chants the word "Kabaddi" during the whole raid.
Each has three extra players held in reserve. The game is played with 20-minute halves.Each are on opposite halves of a field of 10 m * 13 m in case of men and 8 m * 12 m in case of women.In the international team version of kabaddi there are two teams of seven members.
All work and no play make jack a dull boy is a very well known proverb.Crickets, Tennis, Football are a number of games. They are costly. On the other hand Kabaddi , Wrestling etc.I like to play Kabaddi more than any other game. It is my favorite game.
Kabaddi can easily be played in a small field. It does not require a large play ground.A player from one of the teams goes to other side and tries to touch a player of the opposite side. If he is captured, he is declared, "DEAD".The dead player sits apart and does not participate in the game. In this way, the game continues till one of the parties is defeated.I like 'Kabaddi' for a number of reasons. It does not require a large play-ground.The game does not required much time. It recreates and gives good exercise only within a few minutes.
For all these reasons, 'Kabaddi' is my favorite game. It should be made compulsory in schools and colleges. At present there are no suitable arrangements for games in schools. Foreign games are costly, and need large playground. So most of the students do not play any of the games, this is a serious short-coming. It can be overcome by making Kabaddi compulsory.