Kabaddi Curriculum

Kabaddi Year Plan for Classes 6-10

Progressive Curriculum from June to March

This plan outlines a progressive curriculum that builds from basic fundamentals to advanced team tactics, ensuring students develop a holistic understanding of the sport.

Month	Focus Area	Key Skills & Concepts to be Covered
June	Introduction & Fundamentals	History, rules, court layout, safety. Basic stance and footwork.
July	Basic Raiding Skills	The Cant (chanting). Toe Touch technique.
August	Developing Raiding Techniques	Hand Touch, Leg Touch, Frog Jump. Bonus Line rules.
September	Introduction to Defense	Defensive stance and positioning. Ankle Hold, Waist Hold.
October	Advanced Defensive Skills	Neck Hold, Chain Tackling. Understanding the Dash.
November	Raiding vs. Defense	1-on-1 situations, evasion. Do-or-Die Raid concept.
December	Team Tactics & Strategy	Fallback defense, raiding combos. Super Tackle, All-out strategy.
January	Game Play & Rules	Full-court matches, referee signals. Lobby rules, fouls.
February	Tournament Preparation	Team formation, positions. Mock tournaments.
March	Tournament & Review	Inter-class tournament. Performance analysis and feedback.

June: Introduction & Fundamentals

Lesson 1: Introduction to Kabaddi
Sl.No.	Subject Matter	Skill	Physical TLM	Digital TLM	Method/Activity	Assessment
1	Assembly & Roll Call	Attendance & Discipline	Attendance Register, Whistle	-	Students line up. Roll call. Instructions for the day.	Observation of punctuality.
2	Warm-up	General Fitness	Open Ground	-	Light jogging, dynamic stretches.	Teacher observes participation.
3	Formal Part	Introduction to Kabaddi	Whiteboard, Marker	Projector, Video on "History of Kabaddi"	Teacher explains origin, objective, rules. Shows a short video.	Q&A: "What is the main objective?"
4	Special Part	Court Layout & Terminology	Kabaddi Court, Cones	Diagram of Kabaddi court	Activity: Students identify mid-line, lobbies, bonus line, end lines on the court.	Oral quiz: "Point to the bonus line."
5	Recreation	Fun Relay	Cones	-	Simple relay race to a cone and back.	Observation of teamwork.
6	Dismissal	Cool-down & Announcements	-	-	Static stretching. Summarize lesson.	Ensuring all students are calm.

June: Introduction & Fundamentals

Lesson 2: Basic Stance (Offensive & Defensive)
Sl.No.	Subject Matter	Skill	Physical TLM	Digital TLM	Method/Activity	Assessment
1	Assembly & Roll Call	Attendance & Discipline	Attendance Register, Whistle	-	Roll call. Emphasize importance of stance.	Observation of punctuality.
2	Warm-up	Lower Body Strength	Open Ground	-	Jogging, squats, lunges, single-leg balance holds.	Teacher checks for proper form.
3	Formal Part	Basic Stance	-	Video of pro-players in stances	Teacher demonstrates Offensive and Defensive stances.	Students mimic stances; teacher gives feedback.
4	Special Part	Stance Drills	Cones, Whistle	-	Activity 1 (Mirror Drill): Students pair up, one leads, other mirrors in a stance. Activity 2 (Stance Hold): On whistle, all get into a defensive stance and hold.	Teacher uses a checklist: Knees bent? Back straight?
5	Recreation	Statue Game	Music Player	-	Students move, freeze in a perfect defensive stance when music stops.	Observation of balance and form.
6	Dismissal	Cool-down & Announcements	-	-	Static stretching. Recap key elements of both stances.	Q&A: "What is most important for a good stance?"

June: Introduction & Fundamentals

Lesson 3: Basic Footwork & Movement
Sl.No.	Subject Matter	Skill	Physical TLM	Digital TLM	Method/Activity	Assessment
1	Assembly & Roll Call	Attendance & Discipline	Attendance Register, Whistle	-	Roll call. Explain agile footwork is key.	Observation of punctuality.
2	Warm-up	Agility & Coordination	Agility Ladder, Cones	-	Agility ladder drills, T-drill, weaving cones.	Teacher observes speed and coordination.
3	Formal Part	Shuffling & Dodging	-	Slow-motion video of a raider dodging	Teacher demonstrates defensive shuffle and basic offensive dodges.	Students practice shuffling in pairs.
4	Special Part	Movement Drills	Cones, Ropes	-	Activity 1 (Shadow Raiding): Practice explosive entry, change direction, exit. Activity 2 (Mirror Movement): In pairs, one shuffles, other mirrors.	Observational checklist: Low center of gravity? Explosive?
5	Recreation	Follow the Leader	-	-	Students form a line and follow the leader's movements.	Observation of engagement.
6	Dismissal	Cool-down & Announcements	-	-	Full body static stretches. Highlight link to next skills.	Recap key points of movement.

July: Basic Raiding Skills

Lesson 4: Cant (Chanting)
Sl.No.	Subject Matter	Skill	Physical TLM	Digital TLM	Method/Activity	Assessment
1	Assembly & Roll Call	Attendance & Discipline	Attendance Register, Whistle	-	Roll call. Introduce the Cant as the "heartbeat of Kabaddi".	Observation of punctuality.
2	Warm-up	Cardio & Breathing	Open Ground	-	Light jogging. Breathing exercises: diaphragmatic breathing.	Teacher observes breathing technique.
3	Formal Part	The Kabaddi Cant	-	Audio clip of a continuous cant	Teacher explains the rule: continuous chant. Demonstrates rhythm and volume.	Students practice chanting while standing still.
4	Special Part	Cant & Movement Drills	Cones, Stop Watch	-	Activity 1 (Static Cant): Time how long students can chant. Activity 2 (Cant & Walk): Walk while chanting. Activity 3 (Cant & Jog): Jog while chanting.	Teacher records times. Assesses continuity and clarity.
5	Recreation	Cant Relay	Cones	-	Teams run to a cone and back while chanting. Tag next player.	Observation of rule adherence.
6	Dismissal	Cool-down & Announcements	-	-	Slow walking with deep breathing. Recap importance of cant.	Ask: "Why is the cant so important?"

July: Basic Raiding Skills

Lesson 5: Toe Touch (Mooli Thookattu)
Sl.No.	Subject Matter	Skill	Physical TLM	Digital TLM	Method/Activity	Assessment
1	Assembly & Roll Call	Attendance & Discipline	Attendance Register, Whistle	-	Roll call. Introduce Toe Touch as a fundamental raiding skill.	Observation of punctuality.
2	Warm-up	Leg Flexibility	Open Ground	-	High knees, leg swings, planks, leg raises.	Teacher ensures stretches are done correctly.
3	Formal Part	Toe Touch Technique	Whistle	Video of a perfect toe touch	Teacher breaks down the skill: approach, get low, extend leg, retract, pivot, return.	Students practice leg extension motion slowly.
4	Special Part	Toe Touch Drills	Kabaddi Court, Bibs	-	Activity 1 (Shadow): Practice full motion on empty court. Activity 2 (Partner - Static): Practice on a stationary partner. Activity 3 (1-on-1): Defender can try an ankle hold.	Teacher checklist: Full extension? Quick retraction? Balance?
5	Recreation	Toe Touch Tag	Bibs	-	Tag game where you can only tag others with a light toe touch.	Observation of safe and fair play.
6	Dismissal	Cool-down & Announcements	-	-	Static stretching of hamstrings and quads.	Exit ticket: "What to do after a toe touch?"

August: Developing Raiding Techniques

Lesson 6: Hand Touch (Thayavu Thookattu)
Sl.No.	Subject Matter	Skill	Physical TLM	Digital TLM	Method/Activity	Assessment
1	Assembly & Roll Call	Attendance & Discipline	Attendance Register, Whistle	-	Roll call. Introduce Hand Touch as a skill requiring reach and timing.	Observation of punctuality.
2	Warm-up	Upper Body & Reaction	Open Ground	-	Arm circles, partner reaction drills (drop and catch).	Teacher observes reaction speed.
3	Formal Part	Hand Touch Technique	-	Video showing hand touch variations	Teacher demonstrates: approach with feint, extend arm, touch, retract, escape.	Students practice extending and retracting arms.
4	Special Part	Hand Touch Drills	Kabaddi Court, Bibs	-	Activity 1 (Shadow): Practice motion with feints. Activity 2 (Partner - Static): Touch a stationary partner. Activity 3 (1-on-1): Defender can move and block.	Observational: Feinting? Clean touch? Quick escape?
5	Recreation	Partner Tag	Bibs	-	In pairs, try to tag your partner's back.	Observation of agility and fair play.
6	Dismissal	Cool-down & Announcements	-	-	Static stretching for arms, shoulders, back.	Q&A: "Why retract your arm quickly?"

August: Developing Raiding Techniques

Lesson 7: Leg Touch (Kaal Thookattu)
Sl.No.	Subject Matter	Skill	Physical TLM	Digital TLM	Method/Activity	Assessment
1	Assembly & Roll Call	Attendance & Discipline	Attendance Register, Whistle	-	Roll call. Introduce Leg Touch as a surprise skill.	Observation of punctuality.
2	Warm-up	Flexibility & Agility	Open Ground	-	Dynamic leg stretches, shuffling, side-stepping drills.	Teacher checks for proper form.
3	Formal Part	Leg Touch Technique	-	Video of a raider using a leg touch	Teacher demonstrates: feint high, drop low, sweep hand to touch leg, spring back.	Students practice the low drop and hand sweep.
4	Special Part	Leg Touch Drills	Kabaddi Court, Bibs	-	Activity 1 (Shadow): Practice full motion. Activity 2 (Partner): Practice on a stationary defender. Activity 3 (Reaction): Defender can try to block.	Assess fluidity, feint effectiveness, recovery speed.
5	Recreation	Low Tag	Bibs	-	Tag game where you can only tag below the knee.	Observation of safe play and movement.
6	Dismissal	Cool-down & Announcements	-	-	Full body stretches, focusing on lower back and legs.	Exit question: "What makes a leg touch surprising?"

August: Developing Raiding Techniques

Lesson 8: Frog Jump (Maidhani Jump)
Sl.No.	Subject Matter	Skill	Physical TLM	Digital TLM	Method/Activity	Assessment
1	Assembly & Roll Call	Attendance & Discipline	Attendance Register, Whistle	-	Roll call. Introduce Frog Jump as an advanced skill.	Observation of punctuality.
2	Warm-up	Plyometrics & Leg Power	Open Ground, Low Box	-	Jumping jacks, squat jumps, box jumps, tuck jumps.	Teacher monitors for safe landing.
3	Formal Part	Frog Jump Technique	Mat	Slow-motion video of a frog jump	Teacher demonstrates: gather momentum, squat, explode upwards and forwards, tuck knees, land safely.	Students practice squat and jump motion.
4	Special Part	Frog Jump Drills	Kabaddi Court, Mats, Cones	-	Activity 1 (Over Obstacle): Jump over a low barrier. Activity 2 (Over "Human"): Jump over crouched classmates (cautiously). Activity 3 (With Cant): Perform jump while chanting.	Assess height, distance, and landing safety.
5	Recreation	Long Jump Contest	Sand Pit / Tape	-	Friendly long jump competition.	Observation of effort and sportsmanship.
6	Dismissal	Cool-down & Announcements	-	-	Static stretching for all leg muscles.	Q&A: "What's most important when landing?"

September: Introduction to Defense

Lesson 9: Ankle Hold (Thalai Pidithal)
Sl.No.	Subject Matter	Skill	Physical TLM	Digital TLM	Method/Activity	Assessment
1	Assembly & Roll Call	Attendance & Discipline	Attendance Register, Whistle	-	Roll call. Introduce Ankle Hold as a fundamental tackle.	Observation of punctuality.
2	Warm-up	Grip Strength & Reaction	Open Ground, Stress Balls	-	Squeezing stress balls, wrist rotations. Partner reaction drills.	Teacher observes participation.
3	Formal Part	Ankle Hold Technique	-	Video showing correct ankle hold	Teacher demonstrates: drop low, grab the ankle with both hands, lock it, pull the raider off-balance.	Students practice grabbing a partner's ankle gently.
4	Special Part	Ankle Hold Drills	Kabaddi Court, Bibs	-	Activity 1 (Static Raider): Defender practices hold on a stationary raider. Activity 2 (Slow Motion Raid): Raider walks slowly, defender times the tackle. Activity 3 (1-on-1): Raider tries a simple toe touch, defender attempts the hold.	Teacher assesses timing, grip, and safety.
5	Recreation	Grab the Cone	Cones	-	Students try to grab a cone from another's hand without being tagged.	Observation of agility and fair play.
6	Dismissal	Cool-down & Announcements	-	-	Static stretching for wrists, arms, and legs.	Q&A: "Why is it important to drop low for an ankle hold?"

September: Introduction to Defense

Lesson 10: Waist Hold (Thodai Pidithal)
Sl.No.	Subject Matter	Skill	Physical TLM	Digital TLM	Method/Activity	Assessment
1	Assembly & Roll Call	Attendance & Discipline	Attendance Register, Whistle	-	Roll call. Introduce Waist Hold for securing a raider.	Observation of punctuality.
2	Warm-up	Core Strength & Grip	Open Ground	-	Planks, side planks, Russian twists. Partner grip-strength exercises.	Teacher checks for proper plank form.
3	Formal Part	Waist Hold Technique	-	Video showing a secure waist hold	Teacher demonstrates: get close, wrap arms around the raider's waist, lock hands, use body weight to stop them.	Students practice the hold on a partner safely.
4	Special Part	Waist Hold Drills	Kabaddi Court, Bibs	-	Activity 1 (Static Raider): Practice hold on a stationary raider. Activity 2 (Controlled Raid): Raider walks in, defender secures the hold. Activity 3 (Resistance Drill): Raider tries to break free, defender must hold on.	Assess grip strength, body positioning, and control.
5	Recreation	Human Knot	-	-	Students form a circle, grab hands, and try to untangle themselves without letting go.	Observation of teamwork and problem-solving.
6	Dismissal	Cool-down & Announcements	-	-	Static stretching for core and arms.	Recap the importance of a strong base.

October: Advanced Defensive Skills

Lesson 11: Neck Hold (Mudi Pidithal)
Sl.No.	Subject Matter	Skill	Physical TLM	Digital TLM	Method/Activity	Assessment
1	Assembly & Roll Call	Attendance & Discipline	Attendance Register, Whistle	-	Roll call. Introduce Neck Hold with a strong emphasis on safety.	Observation of punctuality.
2	Warm-up	Neck & Shoulder Strength	Open Ground	-	Neck rotations (slow and gentle), shoulder shrugs, isometric neck exercises.	Teacher ensures exercises are done safely.
3	Formal Part	Neck Hold Technique	-	Video demonstrating a safe neck hold	Teacher demonstrates: only to be used as a last resort. Place one hand on the back of the neck, the other on the shoulder/upper arm to control. Emphasizes NO pressure on the throat.	Students practice hand placement on a partner's shoulder/neck area (no pressure).
4	Special Part	Neck Hold Drills	Kabaddi Court, Bibs	-	Activity 1 (Shadow Practice): Practice the motion without a partner. Activity 2 (Partner Drill - Extreme Caution): With teacher supervision, one student practices the hold very lightly on a compliant partner. Focus is on hand position, not force. Activity 3 (Situational Drill): Raider breaks through the first line, defender must decide if a neck hold is a viable last option.	Teacher assessment is 100% focused on safety and correct technique, not success of the tackle.
5	Recreation	Shoulder Tap	-	-	In pairs, students try to tap each other's shoulders while protecting their own.	Observation of agility and defense.
6	Dismissal	Cool-down & Announcements	-	-	Gentle neck and shoulder stretches.	Q&A: "Why is safety the #1 priority for this hold?"

October: Advanced Defensive Skills

Lesson 12: Chain Tackling (Pari Pidithal)
Sl.No.	Subject Matter	Skill	Physical TLM	Digital TLM	Method/Activity	Assessment
1	Assembly & Roll Call	Attendance & Discipline	Attendance Register, Whistle	-	Roll call. Introduce Chain Tackling as a team defense strategy.	Observation of punctuality.
2	Warm-up	Team Coordination	Open Ground	-	Group jogging in sync. Team drills like passing a medicine ball around a circle.	Teacher observes group coordination.
3	Formal Part	Chain Tackling Technique	-	Video of a successful chain tackle	Teacher explains: First defender makes initial contact, second defender immediately grabs the first defender to create a "chain," making it impossible for the raider to escape.	Students practice grabbing a partner's waist to form a chain.
4	Special Part	Chain Tackle Drills	Kabaddi Court, Bibs	-	Activity 1 (Forming the Chain): Two defenders practice forming a chain on a stationary raider. Activity 2 (Raider vs. Chain): A raider attempts to get past two defenders who must form the chain. Activity 3 (3 vs. 1): Three defenders must work together to stop a raider, focusing on communication and timing.	Assess communication, timing of the second defender, and strength of the chain.
5	Recreation	Dragon Race	-	-	Students form teams of 4-5, hold onto the shoulders of the person in front, and race as a "dragon."	Observation of teamwork and coordination.
6	Dismissal	Cool-down & Announcements	-	-	Full body stretching.	Recap the importance of communication in defense.

October: Advanced Defensive Skills

Lesson 13: The Dash (Tackle from the lobby)
Sl.No.	Subject Matter	Skill	Physical TLM	Digital TLM	Method/Activity	Assessment
1	Assembly & Roll Call	Attendance & Discipline	Attendance Register, Whistle	-	Roll call. Introduce the Dash as a high-risk, high-reward defensive move.	Observation of punctuality.
2	Warm-up	Speed & Acceleration	Open Ground, Cones	-	Sprinting drills: short bursts of 10-20 meters. Shuttle runs.	Teacher observes acceleration and running form.
3	Formal Part	The Dash Technique	-	Video explaining the rules and execution of a dash	Teacher explains: Defender waits in the lobby. As the raider touches a defender and turns back, the lobby defender sprints and pushes the raider out before they can cross the mid-line. Emphasizes timing.	Students practice the sprinting motion from the lobby line.
4	Special Part	Dash Drills	Kabaddi Court, Bibs	-	Activity 1 (Timing Drill): A raider touches a cone and turns. The lobby defender practices timing their dash to "tag" the raider before they cross a line. Activity 2 (1-on-1 with Dash): A raider attempts a simple touch. A defender in the lobby attempts the dash. Activity 3 (Team Drill): A full defensive unit with a lobby defender practices against a raider.	Assess the defender's timing, speed, and accuracy of the push.
5	Recreation	Relay Race to the Line	Cones	-	Teams race to a line and back, tagging the next person.	Observation of speed and teamwork.
6	Dismissal	Cool-down & Announcements	-	-	Static stretching for legs.	Q&A: "What is the biggest risk of attempting a dash?"

November: Raiding vs. Defense

Lesson 14: Evasion & Counter-Attacking for Raiders
Sl.No.	Subject Matter	Skill	Physical TLM	Digital TLM	Method/Activity	Assessment
1	Assembly & Roll Call	Attendance & Discipline	Attendance Register, Whistle	-	Roll call. Focus on how a raider can escape a tackle.	Observation of punctuality.
2	Warm-up	Core Strength & Agility	Open Ground	-	Planks, burpees, agility ladder drills.	Teacher observes form and speed.
3	Formal Part	Evasion Techniques	-	Video of raiders escaping tackles	Teacher demonstrates: 1. Breaking an ankle hold by turning the foot. 2. Rolling out of a waist hold. 3. Using momentum to pull a defender.	Students practice rolling and turning motions safely.
4	Special Part	Evasion Drills	Kabaddi Court, Bibs, Mats	-	Activity 1 (Breaking the Hold): In pairs, one student applies a light hold, the other practices the escape technique. Use mats for safety. Activity 2 (1-on-1 with Evasion): Defender tries a tackle, raider must try to escape. Activity 3 (Counter-Attack): If a raider is caught, they can try to score a point by touching a defender before being taken down.	Assess the raider's ability to identify the hold type and use the correct escape.
5	Recreation	Sumo Wrestling	Mats, Circle	-	Two students in a circle try to push each other out using only their hands. No wrestling. Teaches balance and leverage.	Observation of balance and safe play.
6	Dismissal	Cool-down & Announcements	-	-	Full body stretching.	Recap the different escape methods.

November: Raiding vs. Defense

Lesson 15: Do-or-Die Raid Strategy
Sl.No.	Subject Matter	Skill	Physical TLM	Digital TLM	Method/Activity	Assessment
1	Assembly & Roll Call	Attendance & Discipline	Attendance Register, Whistle	-	Roll call. Explain the high-pressure situation of a Do-or-Die raid.	Observation of punctuality.
2	Warm-up	High-Intensity Cardio	Open Ground	-	High Knees, Butt Kicks, Sprints. Simulate the pressure of a crucial raid.	Teacher observes intensity.
3	Formal Part	Understanding Do-or-Die	Whiteboard	-	Teacher explains the rule: if a team has 2 or fewer players, they must get a point on their next raid or they are all-out. Discuss strategies: safe bonus, all-out attack, etc.	Q&A: "What are the risks of a Do-or-Die raid?"
4	Special Part	Do-or-Die Scenarios	Kabaddi Court, Bibs	-	Activity 1 (Bonus Line Practice): With only 2 defenders, raider practices getting the bonus point safely. Activity 2 (2 vs. 1 Raid): A raider must try to score against 2 defenders. Activity 3 (Game Simulation): Play a game where one team is constantly in a Do-or-Die situation. The other team must defend.	Assess decision-making under pressure. Does the raider choose a safe or risky option?
5	Recreation	Pressure Free Throws	Basketball, Hoop	-	Students take free throws with the team "cheering" and "booing" to simulate pressure.	Observation of focus under pressure.
6	Dismissal	Cool-down & Announcements	-	-	Light jogging and stretching.	Recap the strategic options.

November: Raiding vs. Defense

Lesson 16: 1-on-1 Situational Drills
Sl.No.	Subject Matter	Skill	Physical TLM	Digital TLM	Method/Activity	Assessment
1	Assembly & Roll Call	Attendance & Discipline	Attendance Register, Whistle	-	Roll call. Focus on the core battle between one raider and one defender.	Observation of punctuality.
2	Warm-up	Full Body Dynamic	Open Ground	-	Combination of all previous warm-ups: jogging, stretches, agility work.	Teacher observes full engagement.
3	Formal Part	Review of 1-on-1 Skills	-	-	Teacher leads a quick review of all learned raiding and defensive skills in the context of a 1-on-1 battle.	Student participation in the review.
4	Special Part	King of the Court	Kabaddi Court, Bibs	-	Activity: One defender starts in the court. Raiders line up. Each raider gets one attempt to score. If a raider scores, they become the new "king" defender. If the defender stops them, they stay as king. This creates continuous, high-pressure 1-on-1 situations.	Teacher assesses individual skill application, strategy, and resilience.
5	Recreation	1-on-1 Tag	Bibs	-	Simple 1-on-1 tag in a small, defined area.	Observation of agility and fun.
6	Dismissal	Cool-down & Announcements	-	-	Full body stretching.	Recap the most effective 1-on-1 strategies observed.

December: Team Tactics & Strategy

Lesson 17: Fallback Defense
Sl.No.	Subject Matter	Skill	Physical TLM	Digital TLM	Method/Activity	Assessment
1	Assembly & Roll Call	Attendance & Discipline	Attendance Register, Whistle	-	Roll call. Introduce Fallback as a coordinated defensive strategy.	Observation of punctuality.
2	Warm-up	Team Movement	Open Ground	-	Group jogging, moving as a single unit (e.g., in a square formation).	Teacher observes group cohesion.
3	Formal Part	Fallback Defense Theory	Whiteboard	Video of a team executing a perfect fallback	Teacher explains: As the raider enters, the defensive line slowly moves back towards their own end line, compressing space and forcing the raider to commit deeper.	Students draw the fallback movement on a mini-court.
4	Special Part	Fallback Drills	Kabaddi Court, Bibs	-	Activity 1 (Empty Court Drill): The defensive team practices moving back in unison without a raider. Activity 2 (With a Raider): A raider enters slowly. The defense practices their fallback movement. Activity 3 (Full Speed): A raider raids at full speed. The defense must execute the fallback and attempt a tackle.	Assess team coordination, communication, and timing of the movement.
5	Recreation	Red Light, Green Light	-	-	Classic game where students move on "green light" and freeze on "red light." Teaches reaction and stopping as a group.	Observation of reaction time.
6	Dismissal	Cool-down & Announcements	-	-	Full body stretching.	Recap the purpose of a fallback defense.

December: Team Tactics & Strategy

Lesson 18: Understanding the Super Tackle
Sl.No.	Subject Matter	Skill	Physical TLM	Digital TLM	Method/Activity	Assessment
1	Assembly & Roll Call	Attendance & Discipline	Attendance Register, Whistle	-	Roll call. Introduce the Super Tackle as a game-changing defensive play.	Observation of punctuality.
2	Warm-up	Team Defense	Open Ground	-	Drills focusing on defensive communication and positioning.	Teacher observes communication.
3	Formal Part	Super Tackle Rules & Theory	Whiteboard	Video of a Super Tackle being scored	Teacher explains: When the defending team has 3 or fewer players, a tackle on a raider scores 2 points. If they stop the raider from crossing the mid-line, it's 3 points. Discuss the risk/reward.	Q&A: "How many points for a Super Tackle?"
4	Special Part	Super Tackle Drills	Kabaddi Court, Bibs	-	Activity 1 (3 vs. 1): Three defenders must coordinate to tackle one raider. Activity 2 (3 vs. 1 - Prevent Return): Same as above, but the goal is to hold the raider and prevent them from getting back to their half. Activity 3 (Game Simulation): Play a game where one team is always in a "super tackle" situation.	Assess teamwork, coordination, and ability to contain the raider.
5	Recreation	Protect the Pin	Cones (as pins)	-	Divide into two teams. Each team has cones ("pins) to protect. The other team tries to knock them over. Teaches defense of a key area.	Observation of strategy and teamwork.
6	Dismissal	Cool-down & Announcements	-	-	Full body stretching.	Recap the conditions for a Super Tackle.

December: Team Tactics & Strategy

Lesson 19: All-Out Strategy
Sl.No.	Subject Matter	Skill	Physical TLM	Digital TLM	Method/Activity	Assessment
1	Assembly & Roll Call	Attendance & Discipline	Attendance Register, Whistle	-	Roll call. Discuss the ultimate goal: inflicting an All-Out on the opposition.	Observation of punctuality.
2	Warm-up	High Energy Team Drills	Open Ground	-	Team sprints, relay races. Build excitement and energy.	Teacher observes team energy.
3	Formal Part	All-Out Strategy	Whiteboard	Video highlights of dramatic All-Outs	Teacher explains: Getting the entire opposing team out. Discusses when to push for it (e.g., when opponent has 1 or 2 players left) and the risks involved.	Q&A: "What's the risk of going for an All-Out?"
4	Special Part	All-Out Simulation	Kabaddi Court, Bibs	-	Activity: Start a game situation where one team has only 2 players left. The other team (with 7 players) must execute a strategy to get the final 2 players out. Rotate teams. This involves choosing the right raider and having a solid defense ready.	Assess strategic thinking. Did they choose a strong raider? Was the defense prepared?
5	Recreation	Tug of War	Rope	-	A classic game of strength and teamwork, symbolizing the effort to pull the whole team "out."	Observation of teamwork and strength.
6	Dismissal	Cool-down & Announcements	-	-	Full body stretching.	Recap the key moments to push for an All-Out.

January: Game Play & Rules

Lesson 20: Review of Rules & Referee Signals
Sl.No.	Subject Matter	Skill	Physical TLM	Digital TLM	Method/Activity	Assessment
1	Assembly & Roll Call	Attendance & Discipline	Attendance Register, Whistle	-	Roll call. Emphasize that knowing the rules is as important as playing.	Observation of punctuality.
2	Warm-up	Light & Focused	Open Ground	-	Light jogging and stretching. Focus is on the classroom session to follow.	Teacher observes participation.
3	Formal Part	Rules & Signals	Whiteboard, Whistle	Chart of referee signals, Video of referee signals	Teacher goes through the official referee signals (e.g., touch, hold, out, all-out, super tackle). Students practice making the signals.	Q&A: "What is the signal for a Super Tackle?"
4	Special Part	Signal Charades	Whistle, Bibs	-	Activity: Students are divided into teams. One student from a team comes up, the teacher shows them a referee signal secretly. They must use their body to act it out for their team to guess. This makes learning the signals fun and memorable.	Teacher assesses recognition and understanding of the signals.
5	Recreation	Simon Says	-	-	Play "Simon Says" but using the referee signals. "Simon says show me the signal for 'out'."	Observation of listening skills and signal knowledge.
6	Dismissal	Cool-down & Announcements	-	-	Light stretching.	Recap the most important signals.

January: Game Play & Rules

Lesson 21: Understanding the Lobby
Sl.No.	Subject Matter	Skill	Physical TLM	Digital TLM	Method/Activity	Assessment
1	Assembly & Roll Call	Attendance & Discipline	Attendance Register, Whistle	-	Roll call. Focus on a specific but crucial area: the lobby.	Observation of punctuality.
2	Warm-up	Directional Movement	Open Ground	-	Drills involving forward, backward, and sideways movement.	Teacher observes agility.
3	Formal Part	Lobby Rules	Whiteboard	Diagram showing lobby rules	Teacher explains: 1. Only one defender per team can be in the lobby at a time. 2. A raider is only "out" if they are touched by a defender while their feet are in the lobby and they don't return to their court. 3. The lobby is the key for a Dash.	Students ask clarifying questions.
4	Special Part	Lobby Drills	Kabaddi Court, Bibs	-	Activity 1 (Lobby Tag): One player is "it" in the lobby. Others run across the court. The "it" player can only tag them while staying in the lobby. Activity 2 (Raider vs. Lobby Defender): A raider enters. A lobby defender tries to time their touch to get the raider out. Activity 3 (Safe Return): A raider is touched in the lobby and must try to get back to their own half before being stopped.	Assess understanding of when a player is officially "out" in the lobby.
5	Recreation	Four Corners	Cones	-	Four corners are marked. One person is "it" and calls a corner number. Everyone must run to a different corner. The "it" person tries to get a spot.	Observation of reaction time.
6	Dismissal	Cool-down & Announcements	-	-	Static stretching.	Q&A: "Can two defenders be in the lobby at the same time?"

January: Game Play & Rules

Lesson 22: Full-Court Practice Matches
Sl.No.	Subject Matter	Skill	Physical TLM	Digital TLM	Method/Activity	Assessment
1	Assembly & Roll Call	Attendance & Discipline	Attendance Register, Whistle	-	Roll call. Announce that today is all about applying skills in a real game.	Observation of punctuality.
2	Warm-up	Match Preparation	Open Ground	-	Dynamic warm-up followed by skill-specific practice: raiders practice touches, defenders practice holds.	Teacher observes focus and preparation.
3	Formal Part	Match Rules & Team Selection	Whistle, Bibs	-	Teacher quickly reviews key rules. Divides the class into 4-5 teams for a mini-round-robin format.	Student understanding of the format.
4	Special Part	Full-Court Matches	Kabaddi Court, Bibs, Whistle	-	Activity: Teams play short, timed matches (e.g., 10 minutes each). The teacher acts as the referee, making clear signals and explaining decisions. The focus is on application of skills, not just winning.	Teacher observation during play: Are students using the skills learned? Are they communicating? Are they showing good sportsmanship?
5	Recreation	Matches continue...	-	-	The games themselves are the recreation and main activity.	Observation of enjoyment and engagement.
6	Dismissal	Cool-down & Announcements	-	-	Full team stretching. Teacher gives brief feedback on the games played.	Q&A about situations that arose in the games.

February: Tournament Preparation

Lesson 23: Team Formation & Positions
Sl.No.	Subject Matter	Skill	Physical TLM	Digital TLM	Method/Activity	Assessment
1	Assembly & Roll Call	Attendance & Discipline	Attendance Register, Whistle	-	Roll call. Announce the upcoming tournament and the need to form teams.	Observation of punctuality.
2	Warm-up	Team Drills	Open Ground	-	Warm-up drills that require teams to work together.	Teacher observes team cohesion.
3	Formal Part	Positions & Roles	Whiteboard	Video explaining Kabaddi positions	Teacher explains the roles: Corner (main defender), Cover (support), All-Rounder (good at both), Raider (primary attacker). Discusss the strengths needed for each.	Students identify which position suits their skills best.
4	Special Part	Team Selection & Practice	Kabaddi Court, Bibs	-	Activity: Students form their own teams for the tournament (or teacher assigns them). Each team then discusses and assigns positions based on their members' strengths. They then run a few drills specific to those positions (e.g., corners practice ankle holds, raiders practice bonus).	Teacher observes team discussions and the logic behind their position assignments.
5	Recreation	Team Scrimmage	Bibs	-	The newly formed teams play a short scrimmage against each other.	Observation of team synergy.
6	Dismissal	Cool-down & Announcements	-	-	Team stretching.	Confirm teams and positions for the next class.

February: Tournament Preparation

Lesson 24: Mock Tournament & Strategy
Sl.No.	Subject Matter	Skill	Physical TLM	Digital TLM	Method/Activity	Assessment
1	Assembly & Roll Call	Attendance & Discipline	Attendance Register, Whistle	-	Roll call. Explain that today is a full mock tournament to prepare.	Observation of punctuality.
2	Warm-up	Team Warm-up	Open Ground	-	Teams warm up together, discussing strategy.	Teacher observes team communication.
3	Formal Part	Tournament Structure	Whiteboard, Tournament Bracket	-	Teacher explains the tournament format (e.g., knockout, round-robin), rules, and schedule.	Student understanding of the format.
4	Special Part	Mock Tournament	Kabaddi Court, Bibs, Whistle, Scoreboard	-	Activity: Run a full, shortened version of the tournament. Keep score, have a referee (teacher), and enforce all rules. Teams should play to win, using the strategies and positions they've decided on. This simulates the pressure of the real event.	Teacher assessment of team strategy, on-court communication, and ability to handle pressure.
5	Recreation	Tournament continues...	-	-	The games are the main activity.	Observation of sportsmanship.
6	Dismissal	Cool-down & Announcements	-	-	Team stretching. Announce the "winner" of the mock tournament and give feedback on team performances.	Recap key strategic successes and failures.

March: Tournament & Review

Lesson 25: Inter-Class Tournament & Performance Analysis
Sl.No.	Subject Matter	Skill	Physical TLM	Digital TLM	Method/Activity	Assessment
1	Assembly & Roll Call	Attendance & Discipline	Attendance Register, Whistle	-	Roll call. Final announcements for the inter-class tournament. Build excitement.	Observation of punctuality and enthusiasm.
2	Warm-up	Final Preparation	Open Ground	-	Teams have time for their own specific warm-ups and final strategy discussions.	Teacher observes focus and preparation.
3	Formal Part	Tournament Kick-off	Trophy/Medals, Scoreboard	-	Teacher welcomes everyone, explains the final rules, and officially starts the tournament.	Student excitement and understanding.
4	Special Part	Inter-Class Tournament	Kabaddi Court, Bibs, Whistle, Scoreboard	Camera (optional, for analysis)	Activity: The full tournament takes place. The teacher acts as the head referee. Other teachers or senior students can help with scoring and officiating. The focus is on fair play, maximum effort, and showcasing the skills learned throughout the year.	Final performance assessment. This is the culmination of all previous lessons. The "assessment" is the team's final standing and individual performance.
5	Recreation	Awards Ceremony	Trophy, Medals, Certificates	-	After the final match, hold an awards ceremony. Announce the winning team, runners-up, and individual awards (e.g., Best Raider, Best Defender).	Observation of sportsmanship in victory and defeat.
6	Dismissal	Cool-down & Year-End Review	-	-	Final team stretching. The teacher gives a concluding speech, congratulating all participants on their hard work and progress throughout the year.	Final Q&A and feedback session.