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Kabaddi Rules for Men

Team Composition:

  • A men’s Kabaddi team consists of 7 players on the court and up to 5 substitutes.
  • Players include raiders, defenders, and all-rounders.
Court Dimensions:
  • The court size for men is 13 meters x 10 meters.
Match Duration:
  • The match is played in two halves of 20 minutes each, with a 5-minute break in between.
Gameplay Rules:
  1. Raid:
  • A raider enters the opponent’s half chanting “Kabaddi, Kabaddi” without breaking the chant.
  • The raid must be completed within 30 seconds.
  • Raiders score points by touching or tagging defenders and safely returning to their half.
  1. Defense:
  • Defenders aim to stop the raider by tackling or holding them within their half.
  1. Scoring:
  • 1 point is awarded for each tagged opponent or a successful tackle.
  • Bonus points can be earned if the raider crosses the bonus line without being tackled.
  1. Super Tackle:
  • A successful tackle when only 3 or fewer defenders are on the court awards 2 points.
Fouls and Violations:
  • Stepping out of bounds results in elimination.
  • Pulling a raider's hair or jersey is not allowed.
  • Raiders cannot use physical force like kicking or punching.
Kabaddi Rules for Women
Team Composition:
  • A women’s Kabaddi team consists of 7 players on the court and 5 substitutes.
Court Dimensions:
  • The court size for women is slightly smaller, measuring 12 meters x 8 meters.
Match Duration:
  • Matches are also played in two halves of 20 minutes, with a 5-minute break.
Gameplay Rules:
  1. Raid:
  • Raiders must chant “Kabaddi, Kabaddi” continuously and complete their raid within 30 seconds.
  • Points are scored by tagging defenders and returning safely.
  1. Defense:
  • Defenders aim to stop the raider through tackles and holds.
  1. Scoring:
  • Each tagged defender or a successful tackle earns 1 point.
  • Bonus points are available for crossing the bonus line with body control.
  1. Super Tackle:
  • Similar to men’s rules, a successful tackle with 3 or fewer defenders awards 2 points.
Fouls and Violations:
  • Stepping out of the court eliminates the player.
  • Physical aggression beyond the rules leads to penalties.
  • Defenders cannot cross into the raider’s half.

Both men’s and women’s Kabaddi share the same core principles, but the court dimensions and gameplay dynamics differ slightly to suit physical attributes and agility.