Kabaddi Terminology

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Raid

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The attempt by a raider to tag opponents and return safely.

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Raider

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The player who initiates the raid.

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Defender

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Players on the opposing team trying to stop the raider.

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Tackle

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An attempt by defenders to catch or stop a raider.

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Chase

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When defenders pursue a raider returning to their half.

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Point

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A score earned through successful tagging or actions.

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Penalty

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A foul that results in points for the opposing team.

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Substitution

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Replacing one player with another during the game.

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Match Duration

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Usually consists of two halves of 20 minutes each.

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Time-out

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A break in play for various reasons.