Counterattack and momentum swings
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can use pace and creativity to counterattack and stop the opposition scoring points.
Key learning points
- Move: staying linked by holding hands or using a bib helps defenders close gaps and work together to stop the raider.
- Move: quickly instigating a strong grip around the raider’s waist can prevent them evading the defenders.
- Think: maintaining your position inside the court area, while holding the raider, ensures your tackle is valid / counts.
- Feel: creative thinking and experimenting with alternative ways to respond to a scenario support deeper understanding.
- Connect: support play is needed to capitalise on a counterattack to trap a raider in your half of the court.
Keywords
Counterattack - an attack made in response to one by the opposition (repeat)
Raider - the player who enters the opponent's half of the court to score points by tagging opponents
Baulk line - a line on each side of the court that the raider must cross to make their raid valid and be eligible to score points
Common misconception
Pupils think that tackling a raider individually is the only option.
In Kabaddi, Raiders have 30 seconds to make the raid and get back across the half way line. As a result, if the defense hold up the raider until their time runs out, it is an unsuccessful raid and the raider doesn't score.
Teacher tip
Contact versions of the game should only be managed by suitably experienced and qualified staff. There is the option to spend more time on any of these topics as appropriate in the context of your learners.
Equipment
6 x 6 sets of bibs, 30+ cones and 12+ stopwatches.
Content guidance
Risk assessment required - physical activity
Supervision
Adult supervision required
Licence
Prior knowledge starter quiz
4 Questions
Q1.How many attackers do you mark when player-to-player marking?
Q2.Which is not a suitable way to let your team know who you are marking?
Q3.How can you stop an attacker scoring a goal?
Q4.How can you react when more attackers quickly move to one side?
Assessment exit quiz
4 Questions
Q1.How many raiders are involved in each raid in Kabaddi?
Q2.How many seconds does a defender have to prevent the raider from returning to their own half?
Q3.Which is not a way to prevent a raider from returning over their line?
Q4.How can you stop gaps forming for the raider to escape through?
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The starter quiz will activate and check your pupils' prior knowledge, with versions available both with and without answers in PDF format.
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