NCERT Class 7 Physical Education and Well Being Khel Yatra: Chapter 5 — Fundamental Skills
This chapter, 'Fundamental Skills of Sports – Kabaddi,' introduces the sport of Kabaddi, played between two teams with the objective of tagging opponents and returning safely. It highlights Kabaddi's benefits in building strength, speed, and teamwork, noting its popularity and inclusion in the Asian Games. The chapter details 'Raiding Foot Work,' a crucial offensive skill where raiders aim to touch defenders in the opponent's half to score points. It outlines the steps to learn this technique, emphasizing a balanced stance with feet apart, bent knees, and proper body weight distribution. The execution involves agile foot movements in various directions, requiring anticipation and skill to evade defenders and return safely to one's own half. This chapter serves as a foundational guide for understanding basic Kabaddi skills for Class 7 students within the CBSE curriculum.
Quick info
| Board | CBSE / NCERT |
|---|---|
| Class | Class 7 |
| Subject | Physical Education and Well Being |
| Book | Khel Yatra |
| Chapter | Chapter 5 — Fundamental Skills |
| Language | English |
| PDF type | NCERT Textbook |
| Session | CBSE 2026 |
| Reading time | 2 minutes |
| Word count | 208 |
Learning outcomes
- Understand the basic objective and benefits of playing Kabaddi.
- Identify and describe the offensive skill of Raiding Foot Work.
- Learn the correct stance and execution steps for Raiding Foot Work.
- Appreciate the importance of agility and anticipation in Kabaddi raids.
Vocabulary
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Tag | To touch or hit lightly. |
| Caught | Captured or prevented from escaping. |
| Teamwork | The combined action of a group of people, especially when effective and efficient. |
| Raiding | An offensive action in Kabaddi where a player enters the opponent's half to tag defenders. |
| Defenders | Players whose role is to prevent the raider from scoring points. |
| Agility | The ability to move quickly and easily. |
| Anticipation | Expecting or predicting something. |
| Stance | The way in which someone stands, especially in a sport. |
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Practice questions
- What is the main goal of a raider in Kabaddi? Answer: To tag defenders and return to their own half without getting caught.
- Name two benefits of playing Kabaddi mentioned in the chapter. Answer: Builds strength, speed, and improves teamwork.
- Describe the correct stance for Raiding Foot Work. Answer: Feet apart in a parallel or diagonal position, body weight evenly distributed, knees bent, head high, slightly leaning forward, and elbows slightly bent and balanced.
- What does 'Raiding Foot Work' involve? Answer: Moving in different directions with agility, anticipation, orientation ability, and skill to evade defenders.
Frequently asked questions
What is Kabaddi?
Kabaddi is a team sport played between two teams, where players aim to tag opponents and return to their side without being caught.
What are the benefits of playing Kabaddi?
Kabaddi helps build strength, speed, and improves teamwork.
What is 'Raiding Foot Work' in Kabaddi?
It is an offensive skill where a raider performs foot movements in the opponent's half to touch defenders and score points.
What is the primary aim of Raiding Foot Work?
To prevent the raider from being caught by defenders and to return safely to their own half after a raid.
How should a player stand for the basic stance in Raiding Foot Work?
Feet should be apart (parallel or diagonal), knees bent, body weight evenly distributed, head held high, slightly leaning forward, and elbows slightly bent for balance.
What abilities are important for executing footwork movement in Kabaddi?
Agility, anticipation, orientation ability, and skill are important for executing footwork movement.
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NCERT Class 7 Physical Education and Well Being — Khel Yatra — Chapter 5 — Fundamental Skills. Verified by NCERT Help Editorial Team. Reviewed on 29 Jul 2026. Last updated 10 Aug 2026.