NCERT Class 7 Physical Education and Well Being Khel Yatra (Hindi): Chapter 5 — इकाई 5 — खेल के मूलभूत कौशल—कबड्डी
This chapter, 'Kabaddi' from the NCERT Class 7 Physical Education book 'Khel Yatra', introduces the popular team sport. Kabaddi involves two teams aiming to touch opponents and return to their own court. The chapter highlights how the game develops strength, speed, and team spirit, noting its presence in Asian Games. It details 'Raiding Footwork' as a crucial offensive skill for raiders to score points by touching defenders and safely returning. The text outlines the stages of executing raiding footwork, emphasizing stance and execution for agility and evasion. This chapter serves as a foundational guide for understanding the basic offensive techniques in Kabaddi, crucial for CBSE Physical Education students.
Quick info
| Board | CBSE / NCERT |
|---|---|
| Class | Class 7 |
| Subject | Physical Education and Well Being |
| Book | Khel Yatra (Hindi) |
| Chapter | Chapter 5 — इकाई 5 — खेल के मूलभूत कौशल—कबड्डी |
| Language | Hindi |
| PDF type | NCERT Textbook |
| Session | CBSE 2026 |
| Reading time | 2 minutes |
| Word count | 233 |
Learning outcomes
- Understand the basic rules and objectives of Kabaddi.
- Identify the importance of raiding footwork in Kabaddi.
- Learn the fundamental techniques of offensive footwork in Kabaddi.
- Recognize the physical and team spirit benefits of playing Kabaddi.
Vocabulary
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| दल | Team |
| खिलाड़ी | Player |
| स्पर्श | Touch |
| अंक | Point |
| गति | Speed |
| भावना | Spirit |
| कौशल | Skill |
| रक्षक | Defender |
| पद-संचालन | Footwork |
| मुद्रा | Stance |
| संतुलन | Balance |
| अभिविन्यास | Orientation |
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Practice questions
- कबड्डी खेल में कितने दल होते हैं? Answer: कबड्डी खेल में दो दल होते हैं।
- कबड्डी खेलने से कौन से गुण विकसित होते हैं? Answer: कबड्डी खेलने से शक्ति, गति और दल भावना विकसित होती है।
- रेडिंग फुटवर्क का मुख्य उद्देश्य क्या है? Answer: रेडिंग फुटवर्क का मुख्य उद्देश्य रेड के समय रक्षक खिलाड़ी से बचना और सुरक्षित अपने पाले में लौटना होता है।
- स्टांस (प्रारंभिक मुद्रा) में शरीर का भार किस पर वितरित होना चाहिए? Answer: स्टांस में शरीर का भार दोनों पैरों पर समान रूप से वितरित होना चाहिए।
Frequently asked questions
What is Kabaddi?
Kabaddi is a team sport played between two teams, where the objective is to touch opponents and return to one's own court without being tackled.
What are the benefits of playing Kabaddi?
Kabaddi helps develop strength, speed, and team spirit.
What is Raiding Footwork in Kabaddi?
Raiding footwork involves offensive movements by the raider to touch defenders and score points while evading tackles.
What is the primary goal of raiding footwork?
The primary goal of raiding footwork is for the raider to evade defenders during a raid and return safely to their own court.
How should the body weight be distributed in the stance for raiding footwork?
In the stance, the body weight should be distributed equally on both feet.
What does the 'Execution' phase of raiding footwork involve?
The execution phase involves performing offensive footwork with agility, anticipation, orientation, and skill in various directions.
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NCERT Class 7 Physical Education and Well Being — Khel Yatra (Hindi) — Chapter 5 — इकाई 5 — खेल के मूलभूत कौशल—कबड्डी. Verified by NCERT Help Editorial Team. Reviewed on 29 Jul 2026. Last updated 10 Aug 2026.