NCERT Class 7 Physical Education and Well Being Khel Yatra (Sanskrit): Chapter 5 — क्रीडानां मूलभूताः - कबड्डी
This chapter, "Fundamental Skills of Sports" (क्रीडानां मूलभूताः दक्षताः) from NCERT's Khel Yatra for Class 7 Physical Education, focuses on the sport of Kabaddi. It explains that Kabaddi is played between two teams with the objective of touching opponents. Players can touch opponents and return to their own side without being caught. The chapter highlights how Kabaddi helps in developing strength, speed, and teamwork, and is popular in many countries, including being played in Asian Games. It details the 'Attack-Footwork' (आक्रमण-पादचालनम्) technique, which involves touching defenders in the opponent's half to score points. The section also outlines warm-up exercises, skill development, and cool-down routines. The primary objective of attack-footwork is to evade the defender and safely return to one's own half. It describes the stance, foot placement, body balance, and the agile, directional movements involved in this skill.
Quick info
| Board | CBSE / NCERT |
|---|---|
| Class | Class 7 |
| Subject | Physical Education and Well Being |
| Book | Khel Yatra (Sanskrit) |
| Chapter | Chapter 5 — क्रीडानां मूलभूताः - कबड्डी |
| Language | Sanskrit |
| PDF type | NCERT Textbook |
| Session | CBSE 2026 |
| Reading time | 1 minute |
| Word count | 115 |
Learning outcomes
- Understand the basic rules and objectives of Kabaddi.
- Learn the importance of strength, speed, and teamwork in sports.
- Identify and understand the 'Attack-Footwork' technique in Kabaddi.
- Recognize the components of a proper stance and movement in attack-footwork.
- Appreciate the role of warm-up and cool-down exercises in sports.
Vocabulary
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| क्रीडा | Sport/Game |
| दक्षताः | Skills |
| कबड्डी | Kabaddi |
| दल | Team |
| क्रीडकानां | Players |
| स्पर्शीकरणं | Touching |
| लक्ष्यमस्ति | The objective is |
| बलस्य | Of strength |
| वेगस्य | Of speed |
| समूहकार्ययम्् | Teamwork |
| आक्रमण-पादचालनम्् | Attack-footwork |
| रक्षकं | Defender |
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Practice questions
- कबड्डी क्रीडा कति दलयोः मध्ये क्रीड्यते? Answer: कबड्डी क्रीडा द्वयोः दलयोः मध्ये क्रीड्यते।
- कबड्डी क्रीडायाः मुख्यं लक्ष्यं किम् अस्ति? Answer: क्रीडकानां स्पर्शीकरणं हि लक्ष्यमस्ति।
- आक्रमण-पादचालनम्् इत्यस्य उद्देश्यं किम् अस्ति? Answer: आक्रमकात्् रक्षकं नि�वार्यय, आक्रमकात्् परं स्वस्य अर्धधभागं प्रति� सुरक्षि�ततया ा प्रत्यागन्तुंg च भवति�।
- आक्रमण-पादचालनम्् कस्य क्रीडायाः एकं कौशलम् अस्ति? Answer: आक्रमण-पादचालनम्् कबड्डी क्रीडायाः एकं कौशलम् अस्ति।
Frequently asked questions
What is the main objective of Kabaddi?
The main objective of Kabaddi is for players to touch the opponents.
Which skills does Kabaddi help develop?
Kabaddi helps in developing strength, speed, and teamwork.
What is 'Attack-Footwork' (आक्रमण-पादचालनम्)?
Attack-footwork is an offensive skill in Kabaddi where a player tries to touch defenders and score points.
What is the primary goal of Attack-Footwork?
The primary goal is to evade the defender and safely return to one's own half.
What are the key elements of the stance in Attack-Footwork?
The stance involves placing feet parallel or wide, distributing body weight equally, keeping knees bent, head up, and the body slightly inclined forward for balance.
Where is Kabaddi played?
Kabaddi is played in many countries and is also featured in the Asian Games.
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NCERT Class 7 Physical Education and Well Being — Khel Yatra (Sanskrit) — Chapter 5 — क्रीडानां मूलभूताः - कबड्डी. Verified by NCERT Help Editorial Team. Reviewed on 29 Jul 2026. Last updated 10 Aug 2026.