How many points are awarded to the defending team for a 'Super Tackle' in Kabaddi?
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
Solution: The correct answer is 2 points.
Explanation:
☛ In Kabaddi, a Super Tackle takes place when the defending team successfully captures a raider while having 3 or fewer defenders on the mat.
☛ For executing a Super Tackle, the defending team is awarded 2 points (1 point for the normal tackle and 1 bonus technical point).
☛ Although the team earns 2 points, only one player is revived back onto the mat.
Extra Exam-Relevant Facts:
☛ Match Duration: A senior men's kabaddi match lasts for 40 minutes (two halves of 20 minutes each), whereas women's and junior matches last for 30 minutes (two halves of 15 minutes each).
☛ Court Dimensions: The playing court for men measures 13 m × 10 m, while for women, it measures 12 m × 8 m.
☛ All-Out: When a team gets the entire opponent team out, it is called an 'All-Out' and awards 2 extra points.
☛ Super Raid: When a raider scores 3 or more points in a single raid (touch points or bonus plus touch points), it is referred to as a 'Super Raid'.
Important One-Liners for Upcoming Exams:
☛ What is the maximum time limit allowed for a single raid in Kabaddi? → 30 seconds
☛ How many additional points are awarded for scoring an 'All-Out' in Kabaddi? → 2 points
☛ In which Asian Games was men's Kabaddi introduced as a medal sport? → 1990 Beijing Asian Games
☛ What is the line called that a raider must cross to make the raid legitimate? → Baulk Line
☛ How many defenders must be on the mat for a raider to earn a Bonus Point? → 6 or more defenders