By DustBin 
Kabaddi, an entertaining game that combines the elements of strength and tricks, and quick-wittedness is gradually winning the affection of all those who are around the world. From the novice who wants to start his crucible in the mat or the athlete who wants to perfect his craft, this guide will help you become an expert when it comes to the mat.
The Rise of Kabaddi
Kabaddi as a sport has been on the rise not only in the regions where it originated from, mainly South Asia, but all across the world. But it is in fact that: what causes such a engagement in this exact game? In a nutshell, it is a form of tag wrestling where players have to wrestle while holding their breath to raid the opposite team and tag its members. Being aware of the reasons why people are finding the game appealing can help in boosting one’s interest and determination to excel in the sport.
Understanding Kabaddi Basics
It is important to note and grasp the details of the game’s basic rules, the goal as well as a few objectives to be met. The game is played by two teams on each separate half of the court; each turn, a raider runs into the opposing team’s half trying to tag as many defenders as possible and, while holding their breath and chanting “kabaddi,” the defenders’ goal is to prevent the raider from doing so while their main goal is to score points for successful raids and for preventing the opponent’s raider from scoring.
Raid Mechanisms
Raiding forms the bulk of kabaddi and it is in this that the oratory, player knowledge, skill and technique come into play. To capture a point, a raider has to cross the opponent’s half-line and touch one or more defenders and get back to the own half-line. However, the raider has to do this with his eyes closed, and murmuring kabaddi—that means the raider is not allowed to breathe, and thus, has very little time to complete the raid. As with basketball, if they are captured by the defenders, they are off but if they complete their trip, points are given for each defender they touch.
Defending Strategies
The defense in a football court in Kabaddi calls for quick response to the raiders, good coordination, and strategic display. The objective is to ensure that your tagger does not tag any defender on your team, and at the same time, ensnare the raider. Not only is a successful defense a stoppage of the opponent’s scoring but it is also awarded points when the raider is caught before getting back to his own side.
Canting Techniques
The techniques of chanting ‘kabaddi’ with the closed lungs known as canting is vital in both, raiding and defending in the game of kabaddi. Choking involves regulation of breath and powerful voice that has a incidences of disturbing or confusing adversaries. Largely, different canting techniques should be learned so as to enhance the general performance on the mat.
Physical Conditioning
Being in good contact shape, therefore, remains incredibly central and relevant for any kabaddi contender especially given that the activity is rousing, quick, and robust. Physical fitness incorporating strength, speed, agility and endurance through training will confer him/her higher odds in the grappling area.
Entry Strategies
Sustaining the raids going to the other half of the opponent is challenging always, particularly if you encounter many players on the opposite team. Realizing that there are various forms of entries, whether it will be feints or certain foot movements can be of an advantage when one goes to the mat.
Footwork and Stance
Posture and foot motion are some of the vital components when it comes to raiding as well as when it comes to the defensive techniques in the game of kabaddi. cases of shuffle movements enable a player to make real and efficient moves that enable them to fade away from the defenders, strong stances, on the other hand, enable a player to stand firm in order to be less available on the ground for the defenders to access.
Necessary skills and drills
Thus, to say the least, to master the mat, a kabaddi player should afford some certain dispositions especially speed, strength, agility, temperature of hand, quick response, coordination among others. Training on these specific areas on a regular basis can increase your performance and put you a cut above the rest.
Retreat Techniques
While attacking is critical, how to disengage from the opponent’s half is equally important as is the case with a raid. If the ball is gained while returning, points may be scored by the other team, and therefore, several kinds of escape movements must be known and performed.
Conclusion
Kabaddi is a game that needs some neural strength besides musculoskeletal strength grained power and presence of mind. However, knowledge and mastery of the fundamentals, regular training and practice, and irregular and constant strive for perfection guarantees one a championship in kabaddi.