Ndividual Ames: History

Individual Games
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Games and sports are important parts of our lives. They
are essential to enjoy overall health and well-being. Sports
and games offer numerous advantages and are thus highly
recommended for everyone irrespective of their age. Sports
with individualistic approach characterised with graceful
skills of players are individual sports. Do you like the idea of
playing an individual sport and be responsible for your win or
loss, success or failure? There are various sports that come
under this category. This chapter will help you to enhance
your knowledge about Athletics, Badminton, Gymnastics,
Judo, Swimming, Table Tennis, and Wrestling.
Athletics
Running, jumping and throwing are natural and universal
forms of human physical expression. Track and field events
are the improved versions of all these. These are among the
oldest of all sporting competitions. Athletics consist of track
and field events. In the track events, competitions of races
of different distances are conducted. The different track and
field events have their roots in ancient human history.
History
Ancient Olympic Games are the first recorded examples of
organised track and field events. In 776 B.C., in Olympia,
Greece, only one event was contested which was known as
the stadion footrace. The scope of the games expanded in
later years. Further it included running competitions, but the
introduction of the Ancient Olympic pentathlon marked a step
towards track and field as it is recognised today. There were
five events in pentathlon namely—discus throw, long jump,
javelin throw, the stadion foot race, and wrestling.
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Track and field events were also present at the Pan-

Activity 4.1
Athletics at the 1960 Summer Hellenic Games in Greece around 200 B.C. period and spread
Paralympics consisted of 25 to Rome in Italy. Track and field events began developing
events, 13 for men and 12 for in parts of Northern Europe in the middle ages. The stone
women. Prepare the list of put and weight throw competitions popular among Celtic
these events both for men and societies in Ireland and Scotland were predecessor to the
women. modern shot put and hammer throw events. Pole vault is the
last track and field events which evolved in the eighteenth
century.
In the late 19th century, modern track and field
competitions were separated from general sporting festivals
and were first recorded. These competitions were typically
organised by educational institutions, military organisations,
and sports clubs. Competitive hurdling first came into being,
with the advent of the steeplechase in England around 1850.
The first national body for the sport of athletics, The Amateur
Athletic Association (AAA) was established in England in
1880. Under this grouping, track and field became the focus
of the annual AAA Championships. The United States also
began holding an annual national competition. The USA
outdoor Track and Field Championship was held in 1868 by
the New York Athletic Club.
The establishment of the modern Olympic Games at the
end of the nineteenth century marked a new height for track
and field events. The Olympic athletics programme comprised
of track and field events including a marathon race. These
also contained many of the foremost sporting competitions of
the 1896 Summer Olympics.
The Olympics also consolidated the use of metric
measurements in international track and field events, both
for race distances and for measuring jumps and throws. The
athletics programme greatly expanded over the next decades
and remained most prominent among the games. The
Olympics were the elite competitions for track and field, and
only amateur sportsmen at that time could compete. Track
and field continues to be largely an amateur sport.
The International Amateur Athletic Federation (IAAF) was
established in 1912, becoming the international governing
body for track and field.
Indian History of Athletics

In the history of Indian Athletics, the decade of 1940’s to
1950’s is important as a number of Athletics associations
were started in this decade. In 1946, the Amateur Athletics
Federation of India (AAFI) was established for the management
of Indian Athletics. The entire scenario of Indian Athletics
was changed by AAFI as it worked in collaboration with
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the other Athletics associations for improving sports and

Activity 4.2
athletics. Indian Athletics went through many phases. Many Collect information about your
track and field games were played in the grass. favourite athletes and share in
At present synthetic track is used which has made the class.
things easier as there was no need for manual marking
of tracks and associated definitions for throws and jumps
in those tracks. Application of technology has helped the
athletes and improved the status of the sport.
India has so far produced a number of successful
athletes in the international level who have a rich
tradition of winning performances in the international
tournaments.
Some of the most successful athletes in the early history
of Indian Athletics are Milkha Singh, T.C. Yohannan,
Gurbachan Singh, Sriram Singh, etc. Some of the notable
Indian Athletes in the contemporary period include P.T.
Usha, Anju Bobby George, Jyotirmoyee Sikdar, Saraswati
Saha, Soma Biswas, etc.
Classification of Athletics Events

According to the nature of competitions, athletics events are
classified into four types. These are—
Track Events: All running events come under track
events.
Field Events: The jumping and throwing events are
called field events.
Combined Events: There are some other unique events
which are called as combined events. These are also
organised in athletics. In fact, these are the combination
of some track and field events, such as decathlon,
heptathlon, etc.
Events conducted outside the stadium: These events
are held outside the track, on roads or at natural places;
for example, Marathon of 42.195 km and 20 and 50 km
walk.
Classification of Track Events

Track events are classified into three categories. These are—
Table 1: Classification of Track Events
1. Short Distance 2. Middle 3. Long

Races Distance Races Distance Races
100 m 800 m 3000 m
steeplechase
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200 m 5000 m
400 m 10,000 m
110 m Hurdle Race 20 km walking
1500 m
(Men)
100 m Hurdle Race
(Women) Road Events
400 m Hurdle Race
4×100 m relay 50 km walking
4×400 m relay Marathon
(42.195 m)
Classification of Field Events

Field events are classified into two categories — jumping
Do You Know? events and throwing events. Further these are classified as
•• Sebastian Coe from Great
given below:
Britain was one of the world’s
greatest athlete winner of Table 2: Classification of Field Events
four medals at Olympic
Games, and had not taken Jumping Events Throwing Events
a single day rest between his
Long Jump Shot Put
training.
•• Steeplechase — A hurdle High Jump Discus Throw
race with water jumps came
Triple Jump Javelin Throw
into existence in England
around 1850. Pole Vault Hammer Throw
Classification of Combined Events

Combined events are those events which are characterised
as mixed events from the track as well as field events. For
men there are mixed events called ‘Decathlon’ and comprised
of 10 events to be completed within the span of two days.
Combined track and field events for women are called
‘Heptathlon’ and are divided into seven events. These mixed
events are classified below.
Table 3: Classification of Combined Events
Decathlon (Men) Heptathlon (Women)

100 m 100 m
Long Jump High Jump
Shot Put 1st day Shot Put 1st day
High Jump
200 m
400 m
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110 m Hurdle Activity 4.3

Long Jump
Discus Throw Collect the information about
Pole Vault 2nd day Javelin Throw 2nd day the events under ‘Decathlon’
and ‘Heptathlon’, which are to
Javelin Throw be completed on the first day
800 m
1500 m of the competition and on the
second day of competition.
General Rules
These are some of the general rules which need to be followed
by every athlete during the events.
•• The athlete should run with shoes.
•• There should be a number on the chest and back of
every athlete. No athlete can participate without the
number. Only in the games of Pole Vault and High
Jump, an athlete can bear one number.
•• If an athlete runs before the gun is fired, it is considered
as a foul and is expelled from the event. Only in the
combined events, the athlete is given a warning for first
foul, but on the second foul, the athlete is expelled from
the game.
•• The starter speaks in English at the time of start.
•• If any athlete obstructs the other athlete, then the
referee can expel that athlete.
•• In the races up to 400 m, all the athletes have to finish
them in the same lane allotted to them.
•• 800 m race starts in lanes but lanes are changed to
first lane after the first curve.
Athletics Track
A track is formed by two straight lines and two curved lines.
It is oval shaped. Track surface can be of soil, grass, or
synthetic. In the national and international competitions,
the synthetic tracks, which are also known as all-weather
tracks are used. In all races up to and including 400 m, each
athlete has a separate lane, with a width of 1.22 m to 1.25 m
to be marked by lines 5 cm in width.
Methods of starting the Race

Each race is started with a starting gun. The main two types
of start are—
Crouch Start: This type of start is essential for sprint
races. Starting block is used in this start, so the athlete
can better use their reaction, speed, and explosive power.
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Do You Know?
4×100m
400m H
400m
Start
•• Starting line in the track Standing Start: This kind of start is used for middle
events is included and the distance, and long distance races.
Finish line is excluded. Line
on the right hand side of the
800m
Start
lane is included in the width
of each lane.
•• No check marks are permit-
1500m
ted in the track except for
Start
Javelin Throw
relays.
Hammer
Jump
High
Start 400m
4×100m
4×100m
800m
Finish
Line
Pole vault
Triple Jump
Long Jump
&
Steeple Chase
3000m
Start
200m
Start
10,000m
3000m
5000m
Start
Shotput
Discus
throw
100m H
100m
Start
Steeple
Chase
110m
Start
200m
Start
Fig. 4.1: Standard athletics track 400 meters
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Types of Crouch Start

The crouch start is further divided into three types.
Bunch or Bullet Start
In such a start, the distance from the starting line to the
block is between 16 to 19 inches. The distance between both
the blocks (front leg and rear leg) may be 8 to 11 inches. The
athlete sets the body in crouching position in such a way
that the rear toe and the heal of front foot should be in a
straight line. The toes should be behind the starting line like
a bridge but in the line of big toe. In the set position, the hips
should be slightly lifted up and the arms should be straight.
This last position in the bunch start is a little unstable which
helps the athlete in leaving the block quickly.
Medium Start
The distance of the blocks from the starting line is 15 to 18
inches. The distance between both the blocks (front leg and
rear leg) may be 15 to 20 inches. The knee of rear leg and the
arch of front foot should be in a straight line. The shoulders
and hips are almost at the same height.
Elongated start
The distance of the blocks from the starting line is 11 to 14
inches. The distance between both the blocks (front leg and
rear leg) may be 25 to 29 inches. The rear knee is placed
near the front heal. In the crouch start, the distance between
the blocks depends upon the length of the leg, breadth of
the hip, length of torso, strength of arms and time reaction,
etc. Medium start is considered as better than the other two
starts. Most of the athletes, therefore, use this type of start.
The distance between the blocks (front and rear leg) varies
and depends on the height of the athlete.
Fig. 4.2: Types of crouch start
Starting block
An athlete uses starting block in track events for all the sprinting
ability to get a good start. The starting block helps the athlete to
give support during the start of race to expel the body forward.
Starting block needs to be kept in right angle according to
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the height of the athlete. A starting block needs to be strong

and adjustable.
Before starting, the athlete should be calm and composed.
The athlete should wait for the commands while standing
near the assembly line.
On Your Marks
On the command ‘On your marks’, the athlete will move
towards the starting line and will take position at the starting
Fig. 4.3: Starting block block. The head is kept in resting position. In this position,
the hand will be placed parallel to but behind the starting
line and according to the width of the shoulders. The weight
of the body is distributed on the rear knee and hands. In
the starting position, the shoulders can be moved ahead
of starting line. The neck should be in resting position but
the concentration of athlete should be towards the next
command.
Fig. 4.4: Both side views of the ‘on your marks’ position
Set
Athlete keeps the back a
little above the shoulder.
The weight of the body
is equally distributed
over the front foot and
hands. This last position
is usually unstable
and tense which helps
in leaving the block
easily. Head should be
in resting position and
the grip on the block
should be strong. The
Fig. 4.5: ‘Set’ position
athlete should be alert
enough to listen to the
next command.
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Gun shot
Soon after the gun shot, the athlete has to leave the block as
quickly as possible. This helps in a good start. The athlete
should lift his body gradually after taking a start.
Types of Finishing
The finishing of all the races is very important. A little
difference can alter the athlete’s ranking. The following
techniques during training process need to be learned to
finish the race.
Lunging forward
In this technique, the athlete lunges the body forward just
before the finishing line. The athlete needs to spread arms
backward in order to expand the chest forward. While
spreading his arms the athlete needs to balance his body.
Shoulder shrug
In this technique, the athlete needs to bend shoulders
towards the finishing line. The body weight is carried forward
while maintaining the balance of the body. While shrugging
the shoulders, the athlete needs to bend his head as well as
upper body towards the finishing line.
Run through
This technique is usually adopted by new athletes. The
athlete runs through the finishing line after completing the
race. The athlete should not reduce the pace before finishing.
Fig. 4.6: Techniques of finishing the race

Relay Races
Relay races are team events. In this race, four runners complete
a given distance. Each relay team needs four runners. Each
runner runs the quarter of the running track, while holding
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a baton. Two runners will exchange the baton only in a given

Do You Know?
Steeple chase — A hurdle race exchange zone mark in track. If the baton falls in the exchange
with water jumps came into zone, then only the athlete who has dropped it will lift it.
existence in England around Table 4: Types of Relay Races
1850.
Relay Races for Men and Women
4×100 meter
4×400 meter
Members of Relay team = 6
Running members = 4
Length of Baton 28–30 cm
Circumference of Baton 12–13 cm
Weight of Baton at least 50 gms
Baton exchange zone 20 m
Acceleration zone 10 m
Methods of baton exchange

There are three methods of baton exchange, which are—
Downward pass
Fig. 4.7: Method to give the baton from the bottom
In such a pass, the runner who is to run will move his hand
back to take the baton with palms facing upwards. The
thumbs will be towards the inner side and the palm will be
upward. The athlete holding the baton, will hold the baton
from one end and will place the other end of the baton in the
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hands of the athlete who is about to run.

Upward pass
In such a pass, the athlete who is going to hold the baton
will keep the hand in a ‘V’ shape, which will be used to take
the baton near the hip, upside down. The athlete who is
passing the baton will hold the baton in such a way, that
it will get nearer to the other athlete. This pass is easier for
the new runner.
Fig. 4.8: Method to give the baton from the upper side
Push pass
Push pass is exactly similar to the downward pass at the
change over box. The athlete, who is holding the baton,
runs while aiming at the elbow of the other athlete with
the baton. The other athlete takes the baton with his arm
moving backward.
Fig. 4.9: Method to give push pass
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Jumping Events
Jumping Events consist of four events. However, only two
(Long jump and High jump) are discussed below.
•• Long Jump
•• High Jump
•• Triple Jump
•• Pole Vault
Long Jump
Long jump is considered as the main field event. In this
event, the athlete has to jump from the takeoff board to
the jumping pit. The entire group of athletes will get three
jumps to qualify for the final phase of the competition.
Athletes should have speed, power and flexibility for it.
Eight qualified jumpers are selected for the final phase
of the competition. Three more chances are given to the
selected eight jumpers for getting final ranking.
Table 5: Information about Long Jump
Length of runway 40 m – 45 m
Width of runway 1.22 m + 0.01 m
Length of take-off board 1.22 m + 0.01 m
Width of take-off board 20 cm
Thickness of take-off board 10 cm
Distance of the last edge of pit from Minimum 10 m
take-off board
Width of pit 2.75 m – 3.00 m
Distance of take-off board from the pit 1.00 m – 3.00 m
Width of plasticine indicator 10 cm
Degree of plasticine indicator towards 45°
runway
1–3m
Take–off Board
Length of Take–off Board 20cm wide
1.22m + 0.01m
1.22m+0.01m
2.75–3.00m
Landing Pit
20 cm
10 cm
Runway 40m–45m
7–9m
Fig. 4.10: Long jump ground
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Methods of Long Jump

Athletes usually use the following methods for long jump—
1. Sail Technique
2. Hang Technique
3. Hitch-kick Technique
Phases of Long Jump
There are the four phases in long jump.
Runway: The athlete attains his maximum speed by
running on the runway so that he can reach the take
off board with full speed and also to get the maximum
momentum.
Fig. 4.11: The hang technique
Take-off: The athlete takes-off with his strong foot by

pushing it against the take-off board. The athlete raises
both the hands up and as a result his entire body is
raised up. The front leg is lifted upwards and the knee is
bent.
Flight: When the body of the athlete is in the air after
the take-off, it is known as flight. During flight position,
the athlete uses various techniques like hang method or
hitch-kick technique. The momentum gained during the
runway helps the body to move forward in the air.
Landing: Both feet of the athlete simultaneously touch
the ground while landing. During landing, the legs should
be kept straight. Both hands should be raised and taken
towards the feet and the neck should be bent forward.
This posture helps in gaining some more distance in the
air and the body gets balanced while landing.
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Fig. 4.12: Hitch-kick technique
High Jump
This is also one of the major field events. In this, the athlete
crosses the crossbar with a jump. Activeness and flexibility
are important for the athlete.
Table 6: Information about High Jump
Minimum length of runway 15 m

Size of landing area 6 m×4 m
Height of landing pit 0.60 m – 0.70 m

Distance between two poles 4.00 m – 4.04 m
Length of crossbar 4.00 m (±2cm)
Weight of crossbar 2 kg
Diameter of crossbar 29 mm – 31 mm
Length of rectangular edges of crossbar 15 cm – 20 cm
Width of edges of crossbar 30 mm – 35 mm
Gap between the edges of crossbar and 10 mm
poles
Techniques of High Jump

The most popular technique of high jump is Fosbury Flop.
However some other techniques are also used. Which are—
Scissor Jump: To jump over the crossbar with alternate
legs and to land on the feet is called scissor jump.
Western roll : Rolling over the crossbar and landing on
the back is known as western roll.
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Straddle Technique: In this technique, the legs are

taken alternately over the crossbar and the body is rolled
near the bar.
Fosbury Flop: It is a new technique. In this, the bar is
crossed by back after bending the body. The landing is
done on the shoulders.
Fig. 4.13: Fosbury flop
General Rules
Certain general rules of high jump are given below.
•• Jumper needs—to jump on one foot only.
•• It will be a foul, if an athlete—
▪▪ shakes the bar from the support.
▪▪ touches the ground with any part of his body before
clearing the poles.
•• An athlete can jump from any height. Consecutive
three failures from a particular height will disqualify
the athlete.
•• Poles should not be moved during the competition.
•• If there are more than three athletes, the time fixed for
each jump is one minute. If two to three athletes are
there in the competition, time of 1.30 minutes is given.
Whereas a time of 3 minutes is given to a single athlete.
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•• Athlete can mark the runway according to the wish, but

can use only the adhesive tape given by the organisers.
Fig. 4.14: Complete action sequence of fosbury flop
Throwing Events
The following four events are not included in the throwing
events, but only two (Shot put and Discus) are explained in
this book.
•• Shot put
•• Discus
Shot put
Table 7: Information about Shot Put
Diameter of the shot put 2.135 m (±5 mm)

circle
Extended lines on both 75 cm
sides of the circle
Length of stop board 1.21 m (±0.01 m)
Width of stop board 11.2 cm – 30 cm
Height of stop board 10 cm (±0.2 cm)
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Weight of shot 7.260 kg (for men), 4.00 kg (for

women)
Diameter of shot 110 mm – 130 mm (men) 95
mm – 110 mm (women)
The extended lines on both 75 cm
sides of the circle
Angle of the throwing sector 34.92°
within the circle
Shot put is one of the main throwing events. The athlete
who throws the shot is called as shot putter. The athlete
should have qualities like power, flexibility and speed to
throw the shot.
Methods of Shot put
The following are the methods of shot put.
1. Gliding Technique
a) Grip: The shot is held at the base of the fingers, not
the palm. Fingers are slightly spread apart with the
thumb for support. The hand will be bent back in a
cocked position when holding the shot.
b) Shot placement: The shot is placed below the ear. It
needs to be placed near the jaw bone and over the
collar bone.
c) Standing Position: The shot putter places the right
foot on the half way circle line and the left foot along
the back line (towards the direction of throw) of the
circle.
d) Gliding Phase: Keep the right foot exactly straight
and the toe of the left foot touching on the ground
just in front of the stop board. The left foot will
rapidly move forward while bending at the knee to
take thrust from the hip joint. The right foot will be
dragged from the ground.
e) Final Phase: The last phase of the putting shot will
be associated with the turn of body and changing of
rear left foot to right for balancing the body weight.
The hips will be carried forward. This turn is most
vital for the shot putter as it has to be combined with
the throwing of arms to put the shot for distance.
The whole body weight will be maintained on right
foot after the release of shot.
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Centre Line
5cm
34.92º
ne
1.20m-1.22m
Li
te
75cm Min.
hi
W
90º
5cm 2.135m
+5mm
Fig. 4.15: Layout of shot put sector
Fig. 4.16: Gliding technique for throwing shot
2. Rotation Technique for Throwing Shot

a) Initial Position: In the initial position, the athlete will
stand with the back towards the direction of putting
the shot. The left foot will be on central line and the
right foot will be just behind. The right foot will be 5–8
cm behind the iron rim to avoid foul during rotation
of the body.
b) Rotation: The weight of the body will be on the right
foot. Rotation will start after taking just one swing
from the starting position. In this position, the left
arm will be kept parallel to the ground on left side.
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The right foot will be brought over the left foot while
leaning the shoulder when the shot reaches the
middle. Both the shoulders will rotate after leaning
and laying the entire body weight on the toes. The
shoulder and the trunk will fully rotate towards
the right and the body weight will also shift on the
left foot.
Discus Throw
Discus throw is an old and popular event. The athlete should
have power, elasticity, speed and balance for discus throw.
Table 8: Information about Discus Throw
Weight of discus 2 kg (men), 1 kg (women)
Diameter of discus 219 mm – 221 mm (men)
180 mm – 182 mm (women)
Thickness of the rim of discus 12 mm – 13 mm (6 mm at
edge)
Diameter of circle 2.50 m
Extended lines on both sides 75 cm
of circle
Angle of throwing sector 34.92°
Centre Line
0
34.92
ne
Li
te
hi
W
0
90
75cm wide
51cm
2.50m
Fig. 4.17: Layout of discus throw
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Initial Stage of Discus Throw

Do You Know?
The first national body of At First the athlete will stand in the circle near the ring with
athletics ‘Amateur Athletic the back against the direction of throwing the discus. The
Association, (AAA), was athlete will take one or two swings while rotating the right
established in England.
arm along with the body. In this position, the whole body
weight will shift from one foot to another. The heels will lift
upward. The upper part of the body should be bent towards
right side, while the discus is on the right side. The circle
will start from the lower part of the body, the left foot will be
rotated leftward, and the body weight will rest on it. The right
knee and right foot will also rotate.
In this position, the process of crossing the discus will
start. First of all, the left foot will leave the ground. After
this, the left foot will take the position of throwing the
discus. The right foot (bent at knee) will rotate from left to
right in a semi-circle. Both the muscles will be in front of
the shoulder while rotating and as a result, there will be a
bend in the upper and lower portion of the body. The right
arm holding the discus will be straight and above the head.
The left arm will be in front of the chest and bent at the
elbow. The head will remain straight.
Methods of Discus Throw
A Discus is thrown by three methods.
1. The athlete keeps the right foot at the centre line and left
foot 10 cm behind the circle.
2. In the second method the athletes keep the centre line
between their feet.
3. In the third method, the athletes keep their left foot on
the centre line.
Throwing: Both the feet will be straight at the knees while
rotating at the time of throwing. The shoulder muscles will
move forward. The shoulders and trunk will stop rotating.
Whole of the body’s weight will be on both the toes and feet
will be straight. The left foot will come back at the end but
the right foot will bend from the knee after going forward.
The upper part of the body will be bent forward. It is done to
balance the body.
Last Step: Both the feet will be on the ground, the waist
will be bent backward in rotating position, left foot will be
in straight line and right foot will be bent at knee. The right
knee will be rotating to the left side. The left arm will open
upward. The right arm will be brought forward and upward
while keeping away from the body.
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Fig. 4.18: Technique of throwing discus
Types of Sports Awards

Do You Know?
There are many awards to honor the outstanding coaches Deepa Malik is the lady
and sportspersons. Government of India honors its coaches, Para-athlete who received
and sportspersons with the following awards: Arjuna Award in the year 2012
1. Dronacharya Award for her excellent performance.
2. Arjuna Award
3. Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award Activity 4.4
4. Dhyan Chand Award Make a list of winners of
Dronacharya Award for the last
five years and share with other
Dronacharya Award
students.
Government instituted Dronacharya Award to recognise
the efforts of coaches and trainers who dedicate their lives
for enhancing the performance of athletes and raising the
standard of games. The Dronacharya Award was first given
in 1985. Every year, Dronacharya award is provided to expert
coaches for their consistent outstanding performance. The
cash prize associated with Dronacharya Award is ` 5 lakhs. It
also includes a bronze statue of Guru Dronacharya (the ancient
Indian Physical and weapon trainer in the mythological era of
Mahabharata), a tie, a blazer, a scroll and a suit.
Eligibility for Dronacharya Award
The award is open to coaches who have trained an individual
or a team for at least two years with consistent outstanding
performance at:
1. Global Olympic events
2. Sports disciplines recognised by the government
3. Indigenous sports recognised by the government
Dronacharya Award Winners
Some of the well known coaches of athletics who received
Dronacharya Award in India are — O.M. Nambiar (1985),
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Ilyas Babar (1994), Karan Singh (1995), Joginder Singh Saini

Activity 4.5
Collect information about (1997), Hargobind Singh Sandhu (1998), Kuntal Roy, R.D.
the medal winners of Singh (2006), A.K. Kutty (2010), Ramphal (2011), Mahavir
Paralympics Games in any Singh Phogat (Wrestling, 2016), and Sukhdev Singh Pannu
two athletic events who (Athletics, 2008).
have received Arjuna Award
and prepare a chart on their Arjuna Award
achievements to share on the The Arjuna Award was instituted in 1961 as the highest
school notice board.
national recognition for outstanding performance in Sports
and Games in the Olympics, Asian Games, Commonwealth
Activity 4.6
Collect information about
Games, World Cup, World Championships. As per the revised
the Arjuna award and Dhyan scheme, from April 2002, the objective of Arjuna Awards is
Chand award winners, to recognise outstanding performance of sports persons at
Prepare a chart on their international level. The winners are decided by a Selection
achievements to share on the Committee. The award carries a cash prize of `5 lakh, a
school notice board. bronze statuette of Arjuna, and a scroll. The nominations
for the award are invited by the Ministry of Youth Affairs
and Sports from all recognised National Sports Federations
recognised by the Government of India.
Arjuna Award Winners in Athletics
Some of the well known athletes who received Arjuna Award
in India are Gurbachan Singh Randhawa (1961), Ajmer
Singh, (1966), Vijay Singh Chauhan (1972), Sriram Singh
(1973), T.C. Yohannan, (1974), Hari Chand, (1975), Sabir Ali
(1981), P.T. Usha (1983), Shiny Abraham (1984), Anju Bobby
George, (2002). Hima Das, Neeraj Chopra (2018).
Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award

The Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna award is India’s highest honour
given for achievement in sports. The words Khel Ratna in
Hindi literally mean “sports gem” in English. It carries a
medal, a scroll of honour and a substantial cash component
of ` 750,000. The award was instituted in the year 1991–92
for supreme accolade in the field of sports in India. The first
player to receive the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna award was
Anand Viswanathan, World Chess Champion.
Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award Winners in Athletics
Some of the winners of Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna award are
Jyotirmoyee Sikdar (1998–99), K.M. Beenamol (2002–03),
Anju Bobby George (2003–04).
Dhyan Chand Award Winners in Athletics

Dhyan Chand Award is given for lifetime achievement in
sports. The award is named after Dhyan Chand, an Indian
field hockey player who scored more than 1000 goals during
his career from 1926 to 1948. Bobby Aloysius received the
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Dhyan Chand award for his lifetime contribution towards

Activity 4.7
sports from the Government of India. Do you have indoor badminton
hall in your school or nearby? if
Badminton yes, collect the information about
Badminton, one of the world’s fastest racket sports is a popular the game and compare with the
school sport for both boys and girls. It is suitable for children information given in your book.
of all ages and abilities. Badminton activities develop all-round
physical skills important for school age children including eye-
hand coordination, catching and throwing, stability and balance, Activity 4.8
speed and agility — the ability to quickly change direction, Collect information about
jumping and landing skills, and also learn decision-making the Olympic Medalists and
and tactical skills. Badminton was earlier known as Poona or All England winners of your
Poonah when British Army officers started playing the game at country in badminton.
Pune in 1860. The name Badminton derives from the Duke of
Beaufort’s Badminton House in Gloucestershire. International
Badminton Federation (IBF) is the international governing body
for Badminton and was established in 1934. The new name
Badminton World Federation (BWF) was adopted in 2006.
Thomas Cup, a Men’s Team World Badminton Championship,
was first held in 1948, and Uber Cup, a Women’s Team World
Badminton Championship, was first held in 1956. Sudiraman
Cup, a World Mixed Team Badminton Championship, was
first held in 1989. Individual World Badminton Championship
started in 1956. Badminton was a demonstration event in the
1972 Munich Olympic Games and an exhibition sport in the
1988 Summer Olympics. It became an official Summer Olympic
sport at the Barcelona Olympics in 1992.
Types of Events
•• Men’s and Women’s Singles, Doubles, Mixed Doubles
•• Junior Boy’s and Girl’s (Under 17 and 19) Singles,
Doubles, Mixed Doubles
•• Sub Junior Boy’s and Girl’s (Under 13 and 15) Singles,
Doubles, Mixed Doubles
Measurement of Badminton Court and Specification

of Equipment
•• Badminton is an indoor game. It requires a racket, a
net, two posts and a shuttlecock.
Court Measurements
Badminton court is rectangular, 13.40 × 6.10 metre (5.18 metre
for singles) with 4 cm wide white or yellow lines. The height
of the ceiling from the court for International competitions
shall be 12 metre. There shall be at least 2 metre clear space
surrounding the court. The posts shall be 1.55 metre in height
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from the surface of the court and placed on the doubles’ side
lines. Net shall be of dark colour with its height 1.524 metre at
the centre. It is 76 cm in depth and at least 6.10 metre in width.
The shuttle shall have 16 feathers fixed in the base and weigh
from 4.74 to 5.50 grams. The racket shall not exceed 680 mm in
overall length and 230 mm in overall width.
720mm
3.880m
1.950m
1.950m
3.880m
720mm
40mm
40mm
40mm
40mm
40mm
40mm
POST
SIDE LINE FOR DOUBLES 40mm
420mm
SIDE LINE FOR SINGLES 40mm
LONG SERVICE LINE FOR DOUBLES
LONG SERVICE LINE FOR DOUBLES

LEFT RIGHT
ALSO LONG SERVICE LINE
ALSO LONG SERVICE LINE
BACK BOUNDARY LINE

SERVICE SERVICE
BACK BOUNDARY LINE
SHORT SERVICE LINE
SHORT SERVICE LINE

COURT 2.53m
COURT
FOR SINGLES
FOR SINGLES
6.100m
CENTER LINE CENTER LINE

40mm
NET
RIGHT LEFT
SERVICE SERVICE 2.53m
COURT COURT
SIDE LINE FOR SINGLES
40mm
SIDE LINE FOR DOUBLES 420mm
40mm
POST
Singles Play Area
13.400m
Fig. 4.19: Badminton court
How to play Badminton

For playing Badminton, the following process is followed:
•• The toss is conducted before the play starts.
Fig. 4.20: Badminton racket •• The side which wins the toss can choose either to serve
and shuttle or receive first and at which side of the court to play.
•• To start the game, the server delivers the service by
hitting the shuttle with the racket below the waist in
the diagonally opposite service courts.
•• During the service, it is considered as a ‘fault’:
▪▪ if the shuttle is caught on the net and remains
suspended on its top if or
▪▪ after passing over the net, the shuttle is caught in
the net; or
▪▪ if the served shuttle is hit by the receiver’s partner.
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•• It shall be a ‘fault’ during play if;

▪▪ the shuttle lands outside the boundaries of the
court, or
▪▪ it fails to pass over the net, or
▪▪ it touches the ceiling or side walls, or
▪▪ it touches the player or the dress of a player.
Fig. 4.21: Singles game
Singles
•• At the beginning of the game (0–0)
•• When the server’s score is even, the server serves from
the right service court.
•• When the server’s score is odd, the server serves from
the left service court.
•• If the server wins a rally, the server scores a point and
then serves again from the alternate service court.
•• If the receiver wins a rally, the receiver scores a point
and becomes the new server.
•• The player needs to serve from the appropriate service
court — left if their score is odd, and right if the score
is even.
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Fig. 4.22: Doubles game

Do You Know?
During a game of badminton, Doubles
a shuttlecock hit by the player
•• A side has only one ‘service’.
may reach a speed of more than
2000 miles per hour. •• The service passes consecutively to each player.
•• At the beginning of the game and when the score is
even, the server serves from the right service court.
When it is odd, the server serves from the left court.
•• If the serving side wins a rally, the serving side scores
a point and the same server serves again from the
alternate service court.
•• If the receiving side wins a rally, the receiving side
scores a point. The receiving side becomes the new
serving side.
•• Players do not change their respective service courts
until they win a point when their side is serving.
Scoring System
•• A match consists of best of three games of 21 points each.
•• Every time there is a serve, there is a point scored.
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•• The side winning a rally adds a point to its score.

•• At a score of 20 all, the side which gains two-points
lead first wins that game.
•• If the score reaches 29 all, the side scoring the 30th
point, wins that game.
•• The side winning a game serves first in the next game.
•• When the leading score reaches 11 points, players have
a 60 seconds interval.
•• An interval of two minutes is allowed between each game.
•• In the third game, players change ends when the
leading score reaches 11 points.
Fundamental Skills of Badminton
Basic Strokes
A wide range of strokes are used in badminton.
The services are—
(i) High Serve
(ii) Backhand Low Serve
(iii) Backhand Flick Serve
(iv) Forehand Low Serve
(v) Forehand Flick Serve
Fig. 4.23: Stance for backhand
Forecourt Strokes or Net Strokes low and flick serve
It is played from an area between the net and the short

service line. These are named as—
•• Backhand Net Shot
•• Forehand Net Shot
•• Backhand Net Lift
•• Forehand Net Lift
•• Backhand Net Kill
•• Forehand Net Kill
Midcourt Strokes
Played from the middle of the court, these are called—
•• Block
•• Backhand Drive
•• Forehand Drive
Rear Court Strokes

These are played from the back of the court.
•• Forehand Clear
•• Forehand Smash
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Fig. 4.24: Position marked for various strokes
•• Forehand Drop Shot

•• Backhand Clear
•• Backhand Smash
•• Backhand Drop Shot
High Serve
•• High serve travels to the rear of the opponent’s service
court, dropping vertically.
•• It is used in singles to begin the rally, from a neutral/
defensive position.
•• High serve is used in women’s singles and sometimes
in men’s singles.
•• A sideways stance is used with the racket held in
forehand grip.
•• The racket and shuttle are held in elevated position
with weight on the rear leg.
•• Weight is continuously transferred forward towards the
front foot and the shuttle is dropped to the side or in front.
•• The racket is lowered with bent wrist and swung forward
by accelerating the racket head to hit the shuttle in
front and to the side of the body.
•• The racket is carried through high and long in follow
through.
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Backhand Low Serve

•• Backhand Low Serve is used in doubles and men’s
singles to start the rally from a defensive or neutral
situation.
•• In backhand low serve, the shuttle skips the net and
lands at the front of the opponent’s service court.
•• It is used to restrict the opponent’s opportunity to attack
and create attacking opportunities for the serving side.
1. Backhand grip 2. Shuttle hold 3. Trajectory of the shuttle
4. Stance 5. Preparation 6. Execution of backhand low service

Fig. 4.25: Backhand low serve
•• The server stands with the racket, foot forward, close to

the ‘T’ on the court.
•• The racket is held in relaxed backhand grip in front of
the body, with the shuttle placed on it.
•• With the short backswing of the racket, its face is
opened slightly.
•• The racket is swung forward and the shuttle is pushed
out of the hand.
•• Strike the shuttle out of the hand with a continued
pushing action.
•• Quickly recover back by bringing the racket up, to
return the service reply.
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The main difference in high, low and flick service in

badminton is the trajectory of the shuttlecock. Trajectory is
the parabolic path followed by a shuttle when hit at a certain
angle.
High Serve
Flick Serve
Low Serve
Do You Know?
•• The word Gymnastic is
derived from the Greek
word Gymnos meaning
‘naked art’.
•• Modern Gymnastic is
Fig. 4.26: Trajectory of services
regulated by Federation
International de Gymnastique
(FIG), which was founded in Gymnastics
1881, June 23.
•• Khushi Ram and Veer Singh History
represented India for the
first time in Olympics held Gymnastics begun in ancient Greece about 2500 years ago. It
at Helsinki in 1952. was used in training to keep people fit for sporting activities.
In the Greek city of Athens, gymnastic tournaments were
held, including tumbling, rope climbing, and other similar
activities. Plato, Homer and Aristotle strongly advocated the
strengthening qualities of gymnastics. The ‘Federation of
International Gymnastics’ (FIG) was formed in Liege in 1881.
Gymnastics in India
Gymnastics Federation of India (GFI) was initiated in 1951.
It was affiliated by the Indian Olympic Association (IOC)
and Federation International de Gymnastics (FIG) in 1952.
GFI is the founder member of Commonwealth Gymnastics
Confederation (CGC) and Asian Gymnastics Union (AGU) since
these bodies came into existence. The National Gymnastic
Championship for men and women was organised in 1952
and in 1962 respectively. The first national championship for
sub junior girls and boys was organised in 1986 at Karnal in
Haryana. Sports Aerobics was also organised under Gymnastics
Federation of India from 1997 along with gymnastics.
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Apparatus Do You Know?

You have already studied in previous classes about •• Nadia Comaneci was the
gymnastics. In this game, different events are performed first female gymnast who
on different apparatuses like Horizontal Bar, Parallel Bars, received perfect score in
Rings, Vaulting Table, Pommel Horse and some other 1976 at Montreal Olympics.
apparatus specially for female participants like, un-even
bars, balancing beam, etc.
Gymnastics is performed by both men and women. Men have

six apparatus and women have four apparatus on which they
perform their routines. Their apparatuses are as follows:
Women’s apparatus
1. Vaulting Table 2. Balancing Beam
3. Floor exercise 4. Uneven Bars
Men’s apparatus
1. Vaulting table 2. Horizontal Bar
3. Floor exercise 4. Parallel bars
5. Roman Rings 6. Pommel Horse
Uneven Bars
240 cm cm
80
to1
0
13
170 cm
250 cm
20 cm
550 cm 400 cm
Fig. 4.27: Uneven bars
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Specifications
•• Height: Upper bar — 2.50 m (8.2 ft), Lower bar — 1.70
m (5.6 ft)
•• Diameter of the bar: 4 cm (1.6 in)
•• Length of the bars: 2.10 m (7.9 ft)
•• Diagonal distance between the two bars: 1.30 m
(4.3 ft)–1.90 m (6.2 ft) (adjustable)
Horizontal Bars
240 cm
280 cm 280 cm
300 cm 20 cm
500 cm 400 cm
Fig. 4.28: Horizontal bars

Specifications
•• Height: 2.80 m (109 in), including about 30 cm (12 in)
landing mats
•• Length: 2.40 m (94 in)
•• Diameter of the bar: 2.8 cm (1.1 in)
Pommel Horse
40-45 cm 35 cm
12 cm
28 cm
115 cm 115 cm
10 cm
160 cm
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Fig. 4.29: Pommel horse
Specifications
•• Height from top surface to floor: 1.15 m (3.77 ft) ± 1 cm
(0.39 in)
•• Length at top: 1.60 m (5.2 ft) ± 1 cm (0.39 in)
•• Length at bottom: 1.55 m (5.09 ft) ± 1 cm (0.39 in)
•• Width at top: 35 cm (14 in) ± 1 cm (0.39 in)
•• Width at bottom: 30 cm (12 in) ± 1 cm (0.39 in)
•• Height of the pommels: 12 cm (4.7 in) ± 0.5 cm (0.20 in)
•• Distance between the pommels: 40 cm (16 in) – 45 cm
(18 in)(adjustable)
Roman Rings
Min 120 cm
50 cm
Min 280 cm
280 cm
280 cm
300 cm
70 cm
Min 260 cm
400 cm 18 cm
550 cm
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Fig. 4.30: Roman rings
Specifications
•• Inner diameter: 18 cm (7.1 in) ± 0.1 cm (0.039 in)
•• Diameter of profile: 2.8 cm (1.1 in) ± 0.1 cm (0.039 in)
•• Distance from the point of attachment to lower inner
side of the rings: 3 m (9.8 ft) ± 1 cm (0.39 in)
•• Distance between the two points of attachment: 50 cm
(1.6 ft) ± 0.5 cm (0.20 in)
Vaulting Table (Men and Women)
95 cm
75/85 cm
125 cm
135 cm
120 cm
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Fig. 4.31: Vaulting table
Specifications
•• Length: 1.20 m (3.9 ft) ± 1 cm (0.39 in)
•• Width: 90 cm (3.0 ft) ± 1 cm (0.39 in)
•• Height
▪▪ Men: 1.35 m (4.43 ft) ± 1 cm (0.39 in)
▪▪ Women: 1.25 m (4.10 ft) ± 1 cm (0.39 in)
•• Run up area
▪▪ Length: 3.5 m (11.5 ft) ± 10 cm (3.9 in)
▪▪ Width: 1 m (3.3 ft) ± 1 cm (0.39 in)
Balancing Beam
500 cm 13 cm
10 cm
16 cm
125 cm
125 cm
500 cm maximum
Fig. 4.32: Balancing beam
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Specifications
•• Height: 1.25 cm (4.10 ft)
•• Length: 5 cm (16 ft)
•• Width: 10 cm (3.9 in)
Floor
14 m
12 m
Floor
Fig. 4.33: Floor
Specifications
•• Performance area: 12 m (39 ft) × 12 m (39 ft) ± 3 cm
(1.2 in)
•• Diagonals: 1.697 m ± 5 cm (2.0 in)
•• Border: 1 m (3.3 ft)
•• Safety zone: 2 cm (6.6 ft)
Parallel Bar
Min 350 cm
60 cm 60 cm 42 cm 52 cm
200 cm
48 cm 48 cm
Fig. 4.34: Parallel bar
Specifications
•• Bar length: 3.50 m (11.5 ft) ± 1 cm (0.39 in)
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•• Bar rounded profile: 5 cm (2.0 in) ± 1 mm (0.039 in)

vertical by 4 cm (1.6 in) ± 1 mm (0.039 in) horizontal.
•• Bar width: 4 cm (1.6 in) ± 1 mm (0.039 in)
•• Height of bar from floor: 2 m (6.6 ft) ± 1 cm (0.39 in)
•• Distance between bars: 42 cm (17 in) – 52 cm (20 in)
(adjustable)
Advanced skills on apparatus

Cartwheel on Balancing Beam
Fig. 4.35: Cartwheel on balancing beam
•• Stand erect keeping feet slightly apart.

•• With a momentary swing, raise the front leg close to the
chest, and arms by the side of the head, step out.
•• Place one leg ahead of the rear leg and shift the body
weight on the supporting leg.
•• Turn shoulder on the side and place alternate arms on
the beam at sideways.
•• Swing and raise the rear leg first.
•• Move the supporting leg to the direction of the cartwheel.
•• Turn the trunk up to 130 –135 degree angle, keeping
legs straddle as much as possible.
•• Push off the left arm and place the right leg on the
beam surface and vice versa.
•• Keep the head in between arms throughout the
cartwheel.
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Back Handspring or Flic Flac on Balancing Beam
Fig. 4.36: Back handspring or flic flac on balancing beam
•• Keep the feet together in balanced position.

•• Push off from the toes and take off the body up-
backward with swinging arms sharp by the side of the
head.
•• As the body moves in the air, extend chest as well as
pull the upper body from the hip region with the arms
inside towards the beam.
•• Extend the head and spot the place of contact.
•• Place arms slightly on the beam.
•• Now, snap down sharply by bending from the hip and
simultaneously push off the arms from the beam.
•• Land on the beam keeping knees together and hips tight.
KIP Technique on Uneven Bars
Fig. 4.37: KIP on uneven bars
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•• Stand in front of the low bar.

Do You Know?
•• Now jump and grasp the bar with over hand grip by In Rio Olympics 2016, Dipa
extending the arms forward. Karmakar — ‘The Golden Girl’
•• Lead the feet in forward swing and perform a smooth became the first Indian girl
glide under the bar. to qualify for the Gymnastics
and was one amongst the five
•• At the end of the glide, extend hips while forcing the
gymnasts who successfully did
shoulders a little forward. the Produnova at international
•• Now quickly draw the feet on the bar and then extend level, which is the most difficult
the hips. vault. Deepa Karmakar won the
•• During the action, press down the bar, raise the legs to 4th position in Olympics.
the hips, during the rear-ward swing.
•• From this support position, execute a strong beat up action.
•• Raise the body from the bar, pushing the shoulder over
the arm.
•• At the end, flexed from the hips, place the sole of both
feet on the bar by the side of the grip.
•• Circle forward by leading the upper body and shoulders.
•• Straighten legs and arms throughout the circle.
•• As the circle passes through the line of the bar, raise
shoulders and hips, while bending the knees slightly.
•• Rotate the grip as body moves down to the upward.
Forward Scissor on Pommel horse
Fig. 4.38: Cartwheel on balancing beam
Pommel horse skill needs coordinated and synchronised

movements, with continuous and simultaneous change of
hands and legs.
Evaluation Procedure for the above Elements
(Movements): There are four elements on the floor exercises
and two elements each on all the other apparatuses given in
this chapter. The evaluation of these elements will be done
based on the following points.
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(i) Value of each element =5.00 points (each element will

be evaluated out of 5.00 points)
(ii) Value of four elements on floor exercises = 20.00 points
(four elements ×5.00 points each =20.00)
(iii) Value of two elements on pommel horse =10.00 (two
elements ×5.00 points each =10.00)
(iv) Value of two elements on rings =10.00 points
(v) Value of two elements on vaulting table =10.00 points
(vi) Value of two elements on parallel bars =10.00 points
(vii) Value of two elements on horizontal bars =10.00 points
(viii) Value of two elements on balancing beam =10.00 points
(ix) Value of two elements on uneven bars =10.00 points
The total value for the boys’ section comes to 70.00 points
Do You Know? (i.e., 20.00 for floor and 50.00 for rest of the five apparatuses).
•• The word judo is literally The total value for the girls’ section comes to 50.00
explained by ‘Ju’ which points (i.e., 20.00 for floor and 30.00 for rest of the three
means gentle and ‘Do’ apparatuses).
that means path. Thus
this game is considered
as a gentle path of self-
Judo
defense.
•• Judo was first officially
History
taught at the Kōdōkan Judo is considered to have originated from Japan. Jigoro
Judo Institute in Japan Kano invented this game in 1882, and he is considered as
in 1882. the founder father of Judo. It is believed that Judo is the
comprehensive form of another ancient self-defence form
‘Ju Jutsu’. Judo is an art of self-defence and is considered
gentle a way of attack with the help of one’s own body.
Judo is an ideal form of physical exercise and self-defence.
Judo became a system of self-defence in Japan involving
throwing, hitting, kicking, choking, bending and pinning an
opponent. Jigoro Kano reviewed all the principles of attack
and defence and correctly applied these to the game. Judo
in male category was introduced in Tokyo Olympic Games in
1964. Judo in women category was added in the Barcelona
Olympic, 1992.
Emergence of Judo in India

Judo was introduced through the Judo training centre at
Visva Bharati University started by Rabindranath Tagore
in 1905. It is believed that on the suggestion of Okakura
Kakuzo (master of Judo in Japan), Rabindranath Tagore
called a Judo expert from Japan to India in 1905.
Judo Federation of India (JFI) was formed in India in 1965
and thus attained steady growth. Worldwide, Judo is governed
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by the IJF (International Judo Federation). The year 1966

witnessed the first National Judo Championship in Hyderabad.
Judo was included in the Asian Games in 1986 at Seoul
and India got its much needed break in Seoul Asian Games,
where Indians bagged four bronze medals. It was a milestone
for team India and since then, India has been performing
continuously at international Judo events. Several Indian
Judoka (a person who practises or is an expert in Judo)
qualified for the Olympic Games. Several of them received
the prestigious Arjuna Award for their performances. In the
2010 Judo World Cup in Tashkent, Thoudam Kalpana Devi
of Manipur became the first Indian to be included among the
top-three positions in the World Cup.
Basic Techniques
A few basic techniques of Judo given below with the original
terminology and their English version.
1. Tachi-Waza — Standing techniques
2. Koshi-Waza — Hip techniques
3. Ashi-Waza — Leg techniques
4. Te-Waza — Hand techniques
5. Osae-komi-Waza — Ground techniques (Holds)
6. Kensetsu-Waza — Arm lock techniques
7. Shime-Waza — Choking techniques
Basic rules
(i) During international competitions, each match lasts
for four minutes, and points and penalties are awarded
by the match referee assisted by the judges.
(ii) The main objective of the player is to score an ‘Ippon’
(winning point) before the time runs out. Once a player
scores an Ippon or is given a ‘Hansoku-make’ (severe
penalty), the match ends immediately. Otherwise, the
winner of the match is determined by the scored points.
(iii) If the points are equal, then the winner is declared on
the basis of the least number of penalty points known
as ‘Shido’, means minor penalties.
(iv) Judoka are not allowed to employ any of the outlawed
techniques, attacking joints other than the elbows,
punching or kicking, touching the opponent’s face, or
intentionally injuring the opponent in any way.
(v) In a judo bout, Judoka can achieve two types of scores
(Ippon and waza-ari).
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(vi) Ippon is the best, as it results in immediate victory.

Do You Know?
•• Yasuhiro Yamashita is a
Ippon can be achieved by throwing an opponent in
legend of world Judo. such a way as to make them land on their back.
•• Judogi is the formal Japanese (vii) Ippon can also be achieved by trapping an opponent in
name for the traditional an armhold or stranglehold to the extent that it forces
uniform used for Judo the opponent to surrender or immobilising an opponent
practice and competition. on the floor for at least 20 seconds.
(viii) The next best score is waza-ari, which is awarded for
lesser throws than those required for scoring ippon,
and for immobilising the opponent for less than the
time required to score ippon, i.e., 10 seconds.
(ix) There are two types of penalties awarded in judo — shido
and hansoku-make. Awarding hansoku-make to a
judoka automatically gives the match to the opponent.
Hansoku-make is given for major rule breaches or
for the accumulation of three shidos. The third shido
becomes hansoku-make (disqualified).
Specifications of Dress and Belts

Table 9: Judogi (Judo Dress) and Obi (Belt)
(Blue and White)
Rank Senior Junior

Sixth kyu
(beginner)
Light Blue Light Blue
Fifth kyu
Fourth kyu
White White
Third kyu
Second kyu
First kyu Brown Purple
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First dan
Second dan
Third dan
Fourth dan Black
Fifth dan
Sixth dan
Seventh dan
Eighth dan
Red and White
or
Black
Ninth dan
Tenth dan
Eleventh dan
Red or Black
Golden Score
In case there is no score(s) or scores are equal, the contest will
continue till golden score. Any score or penalties from regular
time will remain on the scoreboard and will be extended into
the golden score overtime period. The decision in the golden
score is made by the deference or score or hansoku-make.
Measurements of Contest Area in Judo

A traditional Judo match takes place on tatami mats
measuring 14×14 meters or 16×16 meters, with a combat
area of 9×9 meters or 10×10 meters marked out within
it. Players must wear the designated uniform with an
appropriate knotted belt. The Judo player/athletes who are
called Judoka, must bow before stepping onto the mat, and
must bow to each other before and after the competition.
Competition area
The competition area is a minimum of 14m×14m and is
divided into two zones. The inner zone called the contest area
is a minimum of 8m×8m to a maximum of 10m×10m. The
outer zone is the safety area and is a minimum of 3m wide.
The contesting area is of different colour to the safety area.
When using two or more adjoining competition areas, the
common or shared safety area is 4m. A free zone, a minimum of
50 cm, must be maintained around the entire competition area.
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14–16 metres
8–10m
Contest
Area Blue Competitor
Board
Score
14–16 metres
Scorers
Referee
Timers
White Competitor
Safety area
3m
Fig. 4.39: Competetion area of judo
Tatamis
The competition area is covered by a tatamis or similar material.
The tatamis is made of pressed foam and is 1m×2m or 1m×1m.
Platform
The platform is optional and is made up of solid wood. It
measures approximately 18m×18m. When using a platform,
it is recommended that the safety area is a minimum of 4m
wide around the competition area.
Judogi (Uniforms)
Judoka must wear the appropriate Gi (uniform). Judogi is no
more than 5 cm above the ankle and wrist and is tied with
the correct style of knotted belt.
Referees and Judges

Contest occurs under the supervision of a referee and two
judges. The referee stands inside the contest area, and the
two judges sit at the outer corner of the contest area, diagonal
to each corner.
Contestants
The name of the blue uniform contestant is called first,
followed by the name of the white uniform contestant.
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The contest begins with the blue contestant stands on

the right side of the referee while the white contestant
stands on the left. The referee starts the bouts by saying
Hajime (start). The referee stops the bouts temporarily by
saying Mate.
Commonly used terms in Judo

1. Hajime — Start
2. Sore-mate — time up
3. Mate — temporarily stop a contest
4. Osae-komi — pinned the opponent
5. Toketa — if the pinned opponent successfully breaks the
pin (breaking the hold)
6. Kuzushi — breaking the balance of the opponent
Important Tournaments
1. National School Games
2. CBSE School National Competition
3. Federation Cup
4. International Competitions like, Asian Games,
Commonwealth Games, and Olympics.
Judo weight categories

The following weight categories are classified for the purpose
of competition.
Table 10: Judo Weight Categories List
U-19 Boys U-19 Girls

Below 40 kg Below 36 kg
Below 90 kg ---
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Do You Know? Swimming

In the 1912 Olympic games,
Fanny Durack of Australia History
became the first Female
Olympic Swimming Gold In the early 1800s, swimming emerged as a competitive sport
Medalist in 100 m Free Style. in England. The first indoor swimming pool, St George’s
Baths, was opened for public use in the year 1828. The first
national governing body, the Amateur Swimming Association,
was formed in the year 1880.
The Olympic Games were held in 1896 in Athens, which
was a male-only competition. Six events were planned for the
swimming competition, but only four events were actually
contested — 100 m, 500 m, and 1200 m freestyle and 100 m
for sailors. The first gold medal was won by Alfréd Hajós of
Hungary in the 100 m freestyle.
In 1908, the world swimming body ‘Federation
Internationale de Natation’ (FINA) was formed.
Women were first allowed to take part in swimming
competitions in the 1912 Summer Olympics in Stockholm
competing in freestyle races. In the 1912 games, Harry
Hebner of the United States won the 100 m backstroke.
History of Swimming in India

In the year 1948, the Swimming Federation of India (SFI) was
formed. Since then this body is looking after the promotion
and administration of aquatic sports in India. The SFI is
affiliated to FINA, the world governing body for the sport.
Few not able Indian swimmers are Sachin Nag, Sufyan
Shaikh, Khajan Singh, Nisha Milled, Sikha Tandon, and
Sandeep Sejwal.
Table 11: Dimensions of Swimming Pool
Physical Property Specified Value

Length 50 m
Width 25 m
Depth 2.0 m (6 ft 7 in) minimum, 3.0m (9
ft 10 in)
Number of lanes 10
Lane width 2.5 m (8 ft 2 in)
Water temperature 25 – 28°C (77– 82°F)
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50m
50m 15m
Starting Platform
Lane Rope Lane Markings 5m
Lane 1
Lane 2
Lane 3
Lane 4
Lane 5
Lane 6
25m
Lane 7
Lane 8
Lane 9
2.5m
Lane 10
Backstroke Turn indicator

False Start Rope Backstroke Turn indicator
Fig. 4.40: Aerial view of swimming pool
Starting Platforms
Starting platforms shall be firm and give no springing effect.
The height of the platform above the water surface shall
be from 0.5 metre to 0.75 metre. The surface area shall be
at least 0.5 metre×0.5 metre and covered with a non-slip
material. Maximum slope shall not be more than 10 degrees.
0.5m
ft /1.6
1.6 ft
m/
0.5 0
10 max
0.5-0.75m/
1.6-2.5ft
above Water
0.3-0.6m/
1-2ft
above Water
Fig. 4.41: Starting platforms
Teaching swimming in early stages

Teaching swimming sounds like a task for those who know
how to swim. But if you are not careful, you can scare people
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away from the water for a good amount of years. So, how you
Activity 4.9
Make a list of the Olympic teach swimming is very important. If swimming is not taught
events of swimming. properly and correctly, children can develop a phobia.
Role of the Teacher

1. Cheerful attitude
2. Understand individual differences
3. Offer plenty of encouragement
4. Recognise the fear of the student
5. Develop self-confidence in students
6. Praise students
7. Have patience
The beginning
Assemble the class at pool side at a given point of time. First,
orient the children with pool surroundings and swimming
environment by taking them around the pool, showing
various equipment, changing rooms, different depths of
the pool, specially the limits of shallow water. Also brief the
safety, health and hygiene rules which are to be followed by
all at the pool. Engage them in talks and bring them closer to
the pool. Make them sit on the deck around the shallow end
with feet hanging and swinging in the water, making waves.
Also encourage them to lean forward and touch the water
with hands.
Entry into the pool

Organise a partner system (spotter system), one acting as a
spotter for the other. If required, air tubes and arm bands
may be used. Various methods of safe entry may be used,
i.e., walking down the steps if provided at the shallow end
facing the pool side, sit on the pool side, grip the railing with
the other hand, try the same method by facing pool side and
jump towards the teacher/partner already into the water to
support.
Movement at the shallow end

Encourage the children to move along the wall, rail or scum
gutter immediately on entering the water. Take support
with one hand and paddle with the support of rail or wall
and paddle with both hands while walking at the shallow
end. Later, introduce hopping and let them sink down up to
shoulder level.
Breathing with the mouth may be introduced by blowing
into the water taken in both hands or by putting the face on
the surface in standing position with feet apart.
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Getting the feet off the bottom

Walking across the pool with shoulders submerged and arms
at stretch for support and holding kick boards with both hands.
Gradually increase the speed and lean forward until the feet
rise from the bottom. Students stand back towards the wall in
forward leaning position, approximately 2 meters away, arms
stretched forward on the surface and shoulder submerged.
From this position, they lean forward on the water, push off
with the feet and glide towards a wall, rail or scum gutter.
Floating
Remember that it is much easier to float on the surface by
keeping the body relaxed than by thrashing about with arms
and legs. After having left the bottom with support, the child
should now be ready to float without any support or help.
Types of Floats
There are many techniques of floating, such as—
1. Tuck float
2. Jellyfish float
3. Prone float
4. Star float
5. Supine float
Pushing off, gliding and standing up again

The beginners should now gain confidence, as swimming is
based on the principle of gliding across the surface of the
water. Stand with your back to the side walls of the pool and
close up against it, leave the shoulders into the water keeping
the head above the surface, now place the foot against the
wall, take a deep breath, lower the face into the water and
kick the wall with the raised foot.
Lift the other leg so that both the legs end up straight and
pointed behind. The body will stretch on the surface and now
glide towards the partner who is standing 4 – 5 meters away.
The partner now holds the out stretched hand, lowers the
hips, pulls the knees under the body, thrust them down to
the bottom placing a little apart, and the beginner stands up
on the floor raising the head and shoulders.
Practice gliding further with a float held in extended
hands. It enables the beginner to stay on the surface and
make him ready to learn the stroke.
Which Stroke First?

There are no set rules regarding the order in which swimming
strokes should be taught to the beginners. There are various
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schools of thought about the stroke best suited to the

beginners. Some suggest back stroke for beginners.
Whatever the merits of any stroke may be, a multiple
stroke approach in the early stages may be preferred
whereby the learner is given an experience of all the strokes
and later the learner allowed to make up one’s own mind.
The butterfly stroke, however, may be introduced at a later
stage as it requires a high degree of swimming proficiency,
strength and co-ordination.
Fundamental rules and regulations

Following rules should be followed by the competitors while
swimming in a race.
(i) A swimmer shall swim the course alone and cover the
whole distance to qualify.
(ii) A swimmer must finish the race in the same lane in
which he started.
(iii) In all the events, a swimmer while turning, shall make
physical contact with the end of the pool. The turn
must be made from the wall, and it is not permissible
to take a stride or step from the bottom of the pool.
(iv) Standing on the bottom during freestyle events or
during the freestyle portion of medley events shall not
disqualify a swimmer, but he shall not walk.
(v) Pulling on the lane rope is not allowed.
(vi) Obstructing another swimmer by swimming across
another lane or interfering the other shall disqualify
the offender. Should the foul be intentional, the referee
shall report the matter to the member promoting the
race and to the swimmer so offending.
(vii) No swimmer shall be permitted to use or wear any device
that may aid speed, buoyancy or endurance during a
competition (webbed gloves, fins, etc.). Goggles may
be worn.
(viii) Any swimmer not participating in a race shall be
disqualified, if they enter the water, in which an event
is being conducted before the preceding team-mate
touches the wall.
(ix) There shall be four swimmers in each relay team.
(x) In relay events, the team of swimmers whose feet lose
touch with the starting platform before the preceding
team-mate touches the wall, shall be disqualified.
(xi) Any relay team shall be disqualified from a race if a
team member, other than the swimmer supposed to
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swim that length, enters the water when the race is

being conducted, before swimmers of all the teams
have finished the race being conducted.
(xii) The member of a relay team and their order of competing
must be nominated before the race. Any relay team
member may compete in the race only once.
The composition of a relay team may be changed
between the heats and finals of the event, provided that it
is made up from the list of swimmers properly entered by
a member of that event. Failure to swim in the order listed,
will result in disqualification. Substitutions may be made
only in the case of a documented medical emergency.
(xiii) Any swimmer having finished his race, or his distance
in a relay event, must leave the pool as soon as possible
without obstructing any other swimmer who has not yet
finished his race. Otherwise the swimmer committing
the fault or his relay team shall be disqualified.
(xiv) Should a foul endanger the chances of success of a
swimmer, the referees shall have the power to allow
him to compete in the next heat or, should the foul
occur in a final event or in the last heat, he/she may
order it to re-swim.
(xv) No pace-making shall be permitted, nor may any device
be used which has that effect.
Swimwear
The swimwear includes swimsuit, cap and goggles, which
shall be in good moral state and suitable for the individual
sports disciplines and should not carry any symbol which
may be considered offensive. The swimsuits shall be non-
transparent. It is permissible to wear two caps.
Table 12: Events Conducted in the
World Championships in 50 m pool
Events Men Women

Freestyle 50m, 100m, 200m, 50m, 100m,
400m, 800m, 200m, 400m,
1500m 800m, 1500m
Backstroke 50m, 100m, 200m 50m, 100m, 200m
Butterfly 50m, 100m, 200m 50m, 100m, 200m
Ind. Medley 200m, 400m 200m, 400m
Relays Freestyle 4×100m, 4×200m 4×100m, 4×200m
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Medley 4×100m 4×100m
Mixed Relays 4×100 Freestyle and 4×100m Medley
Fundamental Techniques
Techniques in swimming are classified into three main
categories —
1. Strokes
2. Starts
3. Turn
Strokes
In swimming, there are four strokes used in the competition
all over the world.
1. Front Crawl or Freestyle
2. Back Crawl
3. Breast
4. Butterfly
Teaching stages of front crawl stroke
Fig. 4.42: Front crawl stroke
1. Body Position: The basic body position for teaching

the front crawl stroke is streamlined prone position.
The swimmer lies flat on his stomach with both arms
stretched out in front, passing by the side of ears and
the water level is at hair line. Both legs are extended to
the back with toes pointed.
2. Arm Action: The arms are pulled alternately from
front to back inside the above. While one arm is
pulling/pushing, the other arm is recovering. The
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arm strokes provide most of the forward propulsion.

The arm action is further divided into entry, catch,
pull, push, release, initial and final recovery.
3. Leg Action: The leg movements in front crawl is
called the flutter kick. The legs move alternatively
up and down. The leg movement originates from the
hip joint. While one leg kicks downward, the other
leg recovers upward. The knees are flexed with toes
pointed during the downbeat and are kept straight
with toes relaxed during the upbeat. Though, the
leg action provides only a small amount of forward
propulsion when combined with arm action, but it
is essential to attain horizontal body position and
reduce the body drag.
4. Lateral Breathing: Breathing in the front crawl stroke
is done on the side, whichever side is convenient to the
swimmer. The swimmer takes the breath through the
mouth by turning the head to the side of the pushing
arm, at the beginning of recovery. Soon the face goes
back into the water and the swimmer breathes out more
through the mouth and only a small portion through
the nose. The mouth goes to the other side also while
breathing out but does not come out of the water. The
swimmer continues exhalation and goes back to the
same side to inhale again. Usually the swimmers take
breath every arm cycle.
5. Body Roll: The body of the front crawl stroke swimmer
rotates around its long axis with every arm stroke so
that the shoulder of the recovering arm is higher than
the shoulder of the pulling/pushing arm. This helps the
pulling arm to sink down and perform a deeper pull, and
on the other hand, it facilitates a high elbow of the other
arm.
Teaching stages of back crawl stroke
Fig. 4.43: Back crawl stroke
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1. Body Position: The basic body position for teaching the

back crawl stroke is streamlined supine position. The
swimmer lies flat on his back with both arms stretched
back over head, passing by the side of ears. Face is out
of the water and both legs are extended back with toes
pointed. Hips are just below the water surface.
2. Arm Action: The arms are pulled alternately from
back to front inside the water and recovers above the
water with straight arm over the body. While one arm is
pulling/pushing, the other arm is recovering. The arm
strokes provide most of the forward propulsion. The arm
action is further divided into various parts, such as, the
entry, catch, pull, push, release, and recovery.
3. Leg Action: The legs move alternately up and down.
The leg movement originates from the hip joint. While
one leg kicks downward, the other leg recovers upward.
The knees are flexed with toes pointed during the
upbeat and are kept straight with toes relaxed during
the downbeat.
4. Lateral Breathing: Breathing in backstroke is very easy,
as the mouth and nose are usually above the water. The
swimmer breathes once in every arm cycle.
Teaching stages of breast stroke
Fig. 4.44: Breast stroke
1. Practise the kick and its movements on dry land of

the water.
2. Practise the kick on the edge of the swimming pool in
the water.
3. Kick back with a board held to the chest in prone
position. Try to keep the knees stable at the surface and
draw both the feet to the buttocks by bending at the
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knee, not at the hip. Allow the swimmer to let their feet
work in a wide arc, if necessary, as the main aim is to get
their feet turned out. Once the swimmer has their feet
ready to kick back, it is advisable to get them to pause
at this point and consciously turn their feet out before
kicking back, and pause again while the legs are fully
extended.
4. Kick on front, holding the board on the back and with
thumbs underneath and arms fully extended. Place the
face in water and proceed to do three kicks and then
breathe. Stretch and glide after each kick. Keep the head
very stable with the eyes looking to the front at all times.
Rocking movements of the head are best avoided as they
affect the body position and the swimmer can lose track
of where their arms and legs are. A stable head helps
maintain a reference point. The breathing is performed
by raising and lowering the head as one unit.
5. Repeat Step 4 by doing two kicks and one round of
breathing.
6. One breath and one kick. Holding the board (as above)
with eyes looking directly ahead and arms and legs
fully extended. Ask the swimmer to lift their head and
shoulders (by contracting their back muscles), then lift
their feet, lower their head and shoulder, then kick and
glide. Repeat this sequence over and over—stressing to
the swimmer that the first movement in the sequence is
raising of the head and shoulders.
a. The Pull: Swimmers have a lot of difficulty with
learning the pull because they achieve very little
propulsion. This causes difficulty in teaching the
stroke as the swimmers modify the pull incorrectly,
in order to gain propulsion. To avoid this temptation,
the use of fins is employed to enable them to propel
themselves while they develop the correct stroke
mechanics. As the swimmers become more proficient,
the fins are removed.
b. The Complete Stroke: By following the above
progression, the swimmer has learned to kick and
breathe, and pull and breathe with the correct
timing. All that remains to do now is, to connect the
two skills together and the timing should look after
itself – as it has already been taught.
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(i) Three kicks with arms extended and one pull.

Breathe only on the full stroke. Glide after each
kick and look straight ahead at all times.
(ii) Two kicks with arms extended and one pull. Breathe
only on the full stroke. Glide after each kick.
(iii) Normal breast stroke with a long glide—
beginning the next stroke after exhalation has
been completed. The above three skills are
important for consolidating the stroke. Try to
develop power in the pull and the kick whilst still
holding a glide in the stroke. By doing this, you
will develop speed and strength without running
the risk of losing the timing. Only when the
swimmer is swimming strongly and correctly,
should the glide be reduced for faster swimming.
Fast breast stroke swimming is achieved with
minimum glide but with the maintenance of
maximum arm and leg extension. Teaching
breast stroke is an exercise of patience but if you
follow the process outlined above, you will find
it as an effective way for teaching breast stroke
with good technique from the earliest stages.
Teaching stages of butterfly stroke
Fig. 4.45: Butterfly stroke
1. Body Position: The body must be horizontal and

streamlined. The teacher/coach must make sure that
the swimmer can push off the wall in a streamlined
position initially on the surface and progress to dropping
down under the water and pushing off under water while
maintaining a streamlined body position. This takes time
and must be worked on continually. Apart from teaching
the swimmer the position needed for their body, it also
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develops the leg muscles needed for the push off in their
turns and eventually the leg drive needed for their dives.
Body should be either in the prone position. Legs together,
toes pointed, arms extended in front of the shoulders, head
positioned between the arms, ears squashed between the
arms, and one hand on top of the other. There should be no
gap between the arms and the ears. The top hand must be
locked over the bottom hand with, no gaps.
2. Dolphin Kick: The swimmers lie on the tummy, in a
streamlined position and push the chest down into the
water and let their bottoms rise and then vice versa, i.e.,
chest up and bottoms down. They can do this with the
hands by the side, to begin. They continue the movement,
trying to get to the other side of the pool. They must
do 3 – 4 movements without breathing and push the
chin forwards to grab a quick breath and then the head
returns to the streamlined position with the eyes looking
towards the bottom. Once this has been established, try
to extend the arms in front of the head in the streamlined
position and perform the same movement while breathing
at every fourth kick. Slowly build up the strength in the
kick by doing short distances with short to moderate rest
intervals. The goal is for a quick movement from the legs
and this takes strength and practice. Goal should be to
execute three kicks per second. All kicking practices can
be done with and without fins.
Starts
All four competitive strokes are to be started in the
competition by using a pair of techniques known as the start.
The swimmer emphasises on the quickest technique which
allows him a stinger push off from the starting position. The
popular starting techniques are—
1. Grab start
2. Circular start
3. Racing start
4. Conventional start
5. Track start
Teaching Stages of Start
For teaching the ‘start’ to the beginners, the following
sequence is followed—
1. Position on the block
2. Take off
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3. Flight (position in the air)

4. Entry into the water (glide first stroke)
However, back stroke uses almost a uniform technique,
which does not have any special name and is known as
backstroke start.
Turns
During the race, the swimmer must take a turn from the
end of the wall to complete the full distance of the race. The
swimmers try to use such techniques which are quicker
and gives strong push off from the wall within the
permissible rules of the stroke. The various turns used by
the swimmers are:
1. Simple
2. Throw away
3. Summersault
4. Flip
5. Roll over
6. Breast stroke
7. Butterfly
Teaching Stages of Turn
1. Approach to the wall
2. Turn or touch
3. Push off
4. Glide First
Table Tennis
History
Table tennis, also known as ‘Ping-Pong’, is a popular indoor
recreational sport in India. The International Table Tennis
Federation (ITTF) was founded in 1926. Table tennis made its
Olympic debut at the 1988 Seoul Games. At present, there are
226 member nations affiliated to International Table Tennis
Federation. Table Tennis Federation of India is one of the
founder members of ITTF and officially started playing table
tennis with the establishment of Table Tennis Federation of
India (TTFI) in 1926. Table tennis has been contested at the
Asian Games since 1958. Table tennis competition has been
in the Commonwealth Games as an optional sport since 2002.
World Team Table Tennis Championships, which include
men’s team and women’s team events, started in the year
2000. World Table Tennis Championships have been held since
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1926, and biennially since 1957. Earlier the game was played
Do You Know?
up to 21 points, which was changed to 11 points effective from
Sharath Kamal is a famous
September 2001. The change of rule made the game faster. Table Tennis player of India,
The ITTF also changed the rule of five services by one player who was conferred Padma Shri
at a time to two services effective from 2002. All the table by the Government of India.
tennis events since 2014 are now being played with a new poly
material ball.
Facilities and Equipment Required

Table tennis is an indoor game requiring a racket, net, net
posts, a table and a ball.
2.74 m
1.
52
5
m
76 cm
Fig. 4.46: Table of table tennis
•• Surface of the table shall be rectangular, 2.74 m long

and 1.525 m wide, and shall lie in a horizontal plane 76
cm above the floor.
•• The playing surface may be of any material and shall
yield a uniform bounce of about 23 cm when a standard
ball is dropped on to it from a height of 30 cm.
•• The playing surface shall be uniformly dark coloured
and matt, but with a white side-line, 2 cm wide, along
each 2.74 m edge and a white end line, 2 cm wide,
along each 1.525 m edge.
•• For doubles, each court shall be divided into two equal
half-courts by a white centre line, 3 mm wide, running
parallel with the side lines; the centre line shall be
regarded as a part of each right half-court.
•• The net shall be suspended by a cord attached at each
end to an upright post 15.25 cm high, the outside limits
of the post being 15.25 cm outside the side line.
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Do You Know?
Manav Thakkar of India secured
top position in the junior world
ranking of International Table
Tennis Federation during the
first month of 2018.
Activity 4.10
Check the Table Tennis tables of
your school by bouncing a Table
Tennis ball as per the rules.
Fig. 4.47: Net used in table tennis
•• The top of the net, along its whole length, shall be 15.25
cm above the playing surface.
Ball
•• The ball shall be spherical, with a diameter of 40 mm
and weigh 2.7 g.
•• It shall be made of celluloid or similar plastics material
and shall be white or orange in colour.
Fig. 4.48:
Table tennis ball
Racket
•• Racket may be of any size, shape or weight, but the
blade shall be flat and rigid.
•• At least 85 per cent of the blade by thickness shall be of
natural wood; an adhesive layer within the blade may
be reinforced with the fibrous material, but shall not be
thicker than 7.5 per cent of the total thickness or 0.35
mm, whichever is the smaller.
•• A side of the blade used
for striking the ball shall
be covered with either
ordinary pimpled rubber,
with pimples outwards
having a total thickness
including adhesive, of
not more than 2.0 mm,
or sandwich rubber,
with pimples inwards
or outwards, having a Fig. 4.49: Table tennis
total thickness including racket
adhesive of not more
than 4.0 mm.
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Playing conditions
The playing space shall be rectangular and not less than 14
meter long, 7 meter wide and 5 meter high. The four corners
may be covered by surrounds of not more than 1.5 meter
length. For para event, F.O.P. (Field of Play) shall not be less
than 8×6 meter. In an international event, the light intensity
equally measured at the height of the playing surface shall
be at least 1000 lux uniformly over the whole playing area.
Definitions
•• A rally is the period during which the ball is in play.
•• The ball is in play from the last moment at which it is
stationary on the palm of the free hand before being
intentionally projected in service until the rally is
decided as a let or a point.
•• A let is a rally of which the result is not scored.
•• A point is a rally of which the result is scored.
•• The racket hand is the hand carrying the racket.
•• The free hand is the hand not carrying the racket; the
free arm is the arm of the free hand.
•• A player strikes the ball if he or she touches it in play
with his or her racket, held in the hand, or with his or
her racket hand below the wrist.
•• A player obstructs the ball if he or she, or anything
he or she wears or carries, touches it in play when it
is above or travelling towards the playing surface, not
having touched his or her court since last being struck
by his or her opponent.
•• The server is the player due to strike the ball first in a rally.
•• The receiver is the player due to strike the ball second
in a rally.
•• The umpire is the person appointed to control a match.
•• The assistant umpire is the person appointed to assist
the umpire with certain decisions.
•• Anything that a player wears or carries includes
anything that he or she was wearing or carrying, other
than the ball, at the start of the rally.
•• The end line shall be regarded as extending indefinitely
in both the directions.
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Do You Know? Functional Rules of Table Tennis

India has won a total of •• The right to choose the initial order of serving, receiving
five medals in the 19th and starting at a particular end shall be decided by
Commonwealth Games. toss and the winner may choose to serve or to receive
first or to start at a particular end.
•• When one player or pair has chosen to serve or to
receive first or to start at a particular end, the other
player or pair shall have the other choice.
•• After 2 points have been scored, the serving player or
pair shall become the receiving player or pair. This
will continue until the end of the game, unless both
the players and pairs score 10 points or the expedite
system is in operation, when the sequence of serving
and receiving shall be the same but each player shall
serve for only 1 point in turn.
Fig. 4.50: Player playing table tennis
•• In each game of a doubles match, the pair having the

right to serve first shall choose which of them will
do so and in the first game of a match, the receiving
pair shall decide which of them will receive first; in
subsequent games in the match, the first server having
been chosen, the first receiver shall be the player who
served to him or her in the preceding game.
•• In doubles, during the change of service, the previous
receiver shall become the server and partner of the
previous server shall become the receiver.
•• The player or pair serving first in a game shall receive
first in the next game of the match and in the last
possible game of a doubles match, the pair due to
receive next shall change their order of receiving when
the first pair scores 5 points.
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Fig. 4.51: Left arm service in table tennis
•• The player or pair starting at one end in a game shall

start at the other end in the next game of the match
and in the last possible game of a match, the players or
pair shall change ends when the first one player or pair
scores 5 points.
•• If a player serves or receives out of turn, play shall
be interrupted by the umpire as soon as the error is
discovered and shall resume with those players serving
and receiving who should be server and receiver
respectively at the score that has been reached,
according to the sequence established at the beginning
of the match and, in doubles, to the order of serving
chosen by the pair having the right to serve first in the
game during which the error is discovered.
•• If the players have not changed ends when they should
have done so, play shall be interrupted by the umpire
as soon as the error is discovered and shall resume
with the players at the ends at which they should be
at the score that has been reached, according to the
sequence established at the beginning of the match.
•• In any circumstances, all points scored before the
discovery of an error shall be reckoned.
•• The expedite system shall come into operation after 10
minutes’ play in a game or at any time when requested
by both the players or pairs except that expedite system
shall not be introduced in a game if at least18 points
have been scored.
•• If the ball is in play when the time limit is reached and
the expedite system is due to come into operation, play
shall be interrupted by the umpire and shall resume
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with service by the player who served in the rally

Activity 4.11
Play doubles and mixed that was interrupted; if the ball is not in play when
doubles in Table Tennis with the expedite system comes into operation, play shall
your classmates by following resume with service by the player who received in the
the laws of the game. immediately preceding rally.
•• Thereafter, each player shall serve for 1 point in turn
until the end of the game, and if the receiving player or
pair makes 13 good returns in a rally, the receiver shall
score a point.
•• Introduction of the expedite system shall not alter the
order of serving and receiving in the match.
•• Once introduced, the expedite system shall remain in
operation until the end of the match.
Scoring System
•• A match shall consist of the best of any odd number
of games.
•• A game shall be won by the player or pair first scoring
11 points unless both the sides score 10 points each,
when the game shall be won by the first player or pair
subsequently gaining a lead of 2 points.
Fundamental Techniques of Table Tennis (Grip)

The racket can be held with two different types of grip.
•• The penhold grip mainly used by Chinese and
Japanese.
•• Most commonly used grip is called ‘shakehand’ grip.
Fig. 4.52: Pen hold grip and shakehand grip (left to right respectively)
Service
There are different kinds of services that may be done from
forehand or backhand such as long service, short service,
flat service, spin service (side spin, back spin, top spin) low
toss and high toss service.
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Activity 4.12
Revise the fundamental skills of
Table Tennis game.
Fig. 4.53: Backhand low toss service
Fig. 4.54: Forehand service sequence (left to right repectively)
Types of Strokes
•• There are offensive and defensive strokes played by a
table tennis player including backhand and forehand.
•• The offensive strokes in table tennis include drive, loop
drive, loop, loop kill, hook, counter drive, flip and smash.
•• The defensive strokes in table tennis include push, slice,
block, drive, lob, drop shot and spin (side backhand top).
Most commonly used skill is forehand push, which
can be played in the following way—
•• This stroke is mainly used if a player cannot play a
more aggressive attacking stroke.
•• It is used when the opponent plays the ball short to the
forehand with back spin. Right foot is the leading foot
to return the ball with body weight transferred onto the
right foot.
•• The racket moves in a downward forward direction to
contact the ball just in front of the body with slight
follow through.
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•• The ball travels in upward direction from the racket.

•• Initially the stroke is practised when there is little back
spin on the ball from the opponent.
Wrestling
Do You Know? History
Vinesh Phogat is the first Wrestling has a prominent place in the Olympic Games
woman wrestler of India to win and considered as one of the oldest forms of combat. It is
gold at Asian Games.
believed that pictures of combating sports like wrestling
were depicted in 15,000-year-old cave drawings found
Activity 4.13 in France. Early Egyptians and Babylonians were also
Collect information about the believed to be using the same techniques for the purpose of
wrestlers of India and their
exhibiting their superiority over others. Wrestling was also
achievement at international
wrestling.
very popular in Greece. It was developed by ancient Greeks
as a way to train soldiers in hand-to-hand combat and
military exercises. As per records found in the history of
wrestling, it was year 1888 when the first national wrestling
tournament was hosted at New York City. During the first
Olympic Games, only one event in free style wrestling was
introduced. It was until Saint Louis Olympic Games in
1904, where the free style wrestling competition was hosted
in five categories. In 1908 Olympic Games, Greco Roman
wrestling was also introduced in five weight categories but
the number was increased up to eleven categories in later
years. The International Federation of Associated Wrestling
Styles (FILA) was founded in the year 1912 at Antwerp,
Belgium. Norway hosted the first world women’s wrestling
championship in the year1987 and women wrestling was
included in the Olympic Games 2004.
Wrestling in India
Wrestling has been popular in India since ancient times; it
was mainly an exercise to stay physically fit. The wrestlers,
traditionally, use to wear a linen cloth called Langota. The real
name which was used for the technique similar to wrestling
in India was Malla Yuddh. One of the premier characters of
the epic Mahabharata was Bhima, he was considered to be a
great wrestler of that time. Jarasangha, Duryodhana, Karna
and Balarama were included as other great wrestlers during
Mahabharata. In an other Indian epic Ramayana, Hanuman
is described as one of the greatest wrestlers of all time.
Governing Body
The governing body of the wrestling game at international level
is known as United World Wrestling (UWW). Earlier, wrestling
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game was governed by International Amateur Wrestling

Federation, meant basically for the amateur wrestlers. Wrestling
game in India is governed by a controlling body named Wrestling
Federation of India (WFI), which was registered on 27th January, Do You Know?
1967 under the Society Act 1960 of the Government of India. Sakshi Malik won a bronze
The Wrestling Federation of India is the national governing body medal at Summer Olympic
Games in the year 2016.
for the regulation of wrestling in India.
Types of wrestling
Free style
Free style is a type of wrestling in which holds on whole body
parts are allowed. Free style wrestling was one out of total
nine events that were included in the first Olympic Games
1896.
Fig. 4.55: Free style wrestling
Greco-Roman
The Greco-Roman type of wrestling forbids holds below the
waist; this is the major difference between Greco-Roman and
freestyle wrestling. Greco-Roman is an international sport
that was contested at the first modern Olympic Games in
1896 at Athens as an exhibition sport. Greco-Roman style of
wrestling has been included in every edition of the summer
Olympics held since 1908. Two wrestlers are scored for their
performance in two minutes bout for three periods. A wrestler
can also win by pinning down (or fall) the opponent without
completing the full time bout or periods. Women’s wrestling
was added to the summer Olympics, in 2004, at St. Louis
(Missouri), USA.
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Fig. 4.56: Greco-Roman wrestling
Fundamentals of Wrestling
Weight Categories
There are different weight categories in wrestling for various
age groups, at school level as well as at senior level. Wrestlers
in the junior age category are allowed to participate in the
competitions at senior level. However, in order to take part at
senior level competition, wrestlers aged 18 in the concerned year
must provide a medical certificate and parental authorisation.
Wrestlers aged 17 in the year in question may not participate
in senior competitions. Weight categories are classified for
the purpose of giving equal opportunity to every wrestler
competing in the competition. Wrestling competition organised
at international level for different age groups are:
School Boys: 14 –15 years
Cadets: 16 –17 years
Juniors: 18 –20 years
Seniors (Under 23): 19–23 years
Seniors: Above 20 years
Table 13: Weight Categories up to Junior level
S. School School Cadet Cadet Junior Junior
No. Boys Girls Boys Girls Boys Girls
1. 29 – 32 28 – 30 39 – 42 36 – 38 46 – 50 40 – 44
2. 35 32 46 40 55 48
3. 38 34 50 43 60 51
4. 42 37 54 46 66 55
5. 47 40 58 49 74 59
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6. 53 44 63 52 84 63 Activity 4.14
7. 59 48 69 56 96 67 Collect information about
8. 66 52 76 60 96 –120 67 – 72 Arjuna award winners in
wrestling and discuss about the
9. 73 57 85 65 participation of Indian women
10. 73 – 85 57 – 62 85 – 100 65 – 70 in wrestling.
Table 14: Weight Categories up to Junior level
S. Senior Olympic Senior Olympic Women
No. (Freestyle) (Freestyle) (Greco- (Greco- (Freestyle
Roman) Roman) Olympic)
1. 57 57 59 59 48/48
2. 61 65 66 66 53/53
3. 65 74 71 75 55
4. 70 86 75 85 58/58
5. 74 97 80 98 60
6. 86 125 85 130 63/63
7. 97 98 69/69
8. 125 130 75/75
Table 15: New weight categories (boys) described by School
Games Federation of India (SGFI) (from 2018–19)
Under 14 Under 17 Under 19 Under 19
(Freestyle (Freestyle (Freestyle) (Greco-
Boys) and Greco- Boys Roman)
Roman Boys) Boys
35 41–45 57 55
38 48 61 60
41 51 65 63
44 55 70 67
48 60 74 72
52 65 79 77
57 71 86 82
62 80 92 87
68 92 97 97
75 110 125 130
Costume of a Wrestler
Singlet
Contestants must appear on the edge of the mat, wearing
an approved one-piece singlet of the colour assigned to them
(red or blue). It is forbidden to have a mixture of red and blue
colours on the singlet.
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Ear protectors
If the wrestlers want, they can wear ear protectors, which
must be approved by United World Wrestling (UWW) and
must not contain any metal or have hard shells. The referee
can oblige a wrestler whose hair is too long, to wear ear
protectors.
Wrestling shoes
Contestants must wear wrestling shoes, providing firm
support for the ankles. The use of heels in shoes, nailed
soles, shoes with buckles or any metallic part is prohibited.
Measurement of Wrestling Arena

The following measurements and wrestling terms are used to
designate the various parts of the wrestling mat:
•• The central circle indicates the middle of the mat, which
is one meter in diameter.
•• The orange circle in the central surface of wrestling
mat is called central wrestling area and is 7 meters in
diameter, from the inside measurement.
•• The orange strip is 1 meter wide.
•• The area outside the orange circle is called protection
area, which is 1.5 meter wide.
•• In all cases, the colour of the protection area will have
to be different from the one of the mat.
The coach of each athlete will be present in the same side
of the mat. The red wrestler will be placed on the left side and
the blue wrestler on the right side.
Corner Corner
12 m
Protection Area
Central Wrestling
Area
1m 7m
1.5 m
12 m
Passivity Zone
Fig. 4.57: Wrestling mat
Rules
The rules for wrestling usually change with the type of
wrestling game being played. For instance, in Greco-Roman
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Wrestling, players cannot hold an opponent below the waist,

but holding legs is generally allowed in Freestyle Wrestling.
Prohibitions Activity 4.15

Collect information about
•• Wrestling styles forbid the use of martial arts’ tactics.
Dronacharya awardees and
Strikes and kicks aren’t permitted.
their contribution to Indian
•• It is prohibited to wear the emblem or abbreviation of Wrestling.
another country in the wrestling costume.
•• It is prohibited to apply any greasy or sticky substance
to the body.
•• It is prohibited to arrive at the mat perspiring at the
beginning of the match and at the beginning of each
period.
•• It is prohibited to wear bandages on fingers, wrists,
arms or ankles except in the case of injury and on
doctor’s orders. These bandages must be covered with
elastic straps.
•• It is prohibited to wear any object that might cause
injury to the opponent, such as rings, bracelets,
prosthesis, piercing, etc.
•• It is prohibited to wear under-wired bras for women
wrestler.
Classification of points
•• The prime objective of Olympic Wrestling is to put
your opponent on their back or to pin the opponent
to the ground. This is only applicable if any part of
the shoulder or both shoulder blades of the opponent
contact the mat for at least a period of two seconds.
•• To encourage risk-taking during bouts, a wrestler who
may unsuccessfully try to execute a hold but ends
up in the ‘parterre’ position (hands and knees on the
ground), the wrestler on above will not be awarded any
point. However, during a hold, if a defending wrestler
initiates a counter-attack successfully, points would be
awarded for the action.
•• Three points are given to the near fall position for the
player who gets the opponent to fall down but can’t
pin down completely. These points are given when
shoulders of the opponent are within 4 inches of the
mat (for at least 2 seconds) or when one shoulder
touches the mat and the other is at 45 degree angle or
when the wrestler is in high bridge.
•• An offensive wrestler can also get a point in ‘danger
position’. A ‘danger position’ is the position when a
defensive wrestler’s body assumes bridge position
in order to be avoided being pinned down. A ‘danger
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position’ is considered when the wrestler’s line of the

Do You Know?
The first wrestler of India to win back or shoulder is vertical or parallel to the mat,
a medal at Olympic Games was forming an angle of less than 90 degrees, but the
Khashaba Dabasaheb Jadhav in position is assumed only to resist the fall.
1952. •• Points are awarded for the following—
Takedown: Up to 2 points are awarded if the
Activity 4.16 opponent is taken down on the mat and the other
Collect information about player is controlling them.
budding wrestlers through Escape: Up to 1 point is given to a player who gets
Khelo India Programme. away from the mat or gets into a neutral position
when pinned down.
Reversal: 2 points are given to the player who
gains control of the opponent from underneath
them.
Near fall: 2 points if the fall lasts for two seconds
or 3 points if it lasts for 5 seconds.
Penalty Points: Up to 2 points for illegal holds,
and technical violations like going off the mat,
grabbing clothing, locking or overlapping hands.
Caution to a Wrestler
Caution is given to the wrestler for the following actions
during the competition—
•• For fleeing the mat, fleeing a hold, refusal to start, and
illegal hold be noted by awarding (0).
•• After each caution (0), the opponent will automatically
receive two points in Greco-Roman wrestling.
•• After each caution (0), the opponent will automatically
receive one or two technical points in Freestyle wrestling
depending on the gravity of the infraction.
•• In Greco-Roman wrestling, no point is granted to the
opponent when a wrestler is warned for the second
time for passivity.
•• Offensive wrestler can get a penalty to lock hands (except
cradles) around the torso of the defensive wrestler.
•• It can only be done if the opponent is standing on their
feet or close to the fall count.
•• A referee will consider overlapping fingers as locked hands.
Technical Violation
The referee can penalise the wrestler for the technical
violation of the following rules—
•• Going off the mat or forcing your opponent off the mat
to avoid wrestling.
•• Leaving the mat during the match without the referee’s
permission.
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•• Reporting to the mat not properly equipped or not ready

to wrestle, or with the illegal equipment at the time of Activity 4.17
starting the match. Collect information about all
•• Bringing roughness in the game unnecessarily. the Indian wrestlers who won
medals at Olympic Games.
•• Conducting oneself indecently.
•• Incorrect starting position or false start.
Points on Technical Violation

•• The first and second time wrestler is penalised, the
opponent is awarded point.
•• The third time wrestler is penalised, the opponent is
awarded 2 points.
•• The fourth time the wrestler is penalised with
disqualification from that bout.
Duration of the Bout

•• For school boys and cadets — two periods of 2 minutes
with a 30 seconds break.
•• For juniors and seniors — two periods of 3 minutes with
a 30 seconds break.
•• For all the competitions, the timing should be displayed
on the scoreboards and shall start from 0 to 6 minutes
for seniors and 0 to 4 minutes for schoolboys and
cadets.
Criteria to Win
•• A bout may be won by fall, withdrawal by injury,
default, disqualification of the opponent, or by technical
superiority through points.
•• In case of tie by points, the winner will be declared by
successively considering — the highest value of holds;
the least amount of cautions; and the last technical
point(s) scored.
•• If nobody gets pinned, the wrestler who scored the most
points during the match is declared as a winner.
Match Officials
In all competitions, the refereeing for each bout shall consist
of—
•• Mat Chairman
•• Referee
•• Judge
Some of the great wrestlers produced by India are Master
Chandgi Ram, Satpal, Kartar Singh, Ombir Singh, K.D.
Yadav, Palwinder Singh Cheema, Sushil Kumar, Yogeshwar
Dutt, Geeta Phogat, Narsingh Yadav, Babita Kumari, Vinesh
Phogat, Babita Kumari, Sumit Malik, etc.
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Assessment
Athletics
I. Long Answer Questions
1. Explain the meaning and history of athletics.
2. Describe the events organised in athletics.
3. Describe the classification of track events in athletics.
4. Describe the classification of field events in athletics.
5. Enlist the different types of throw events. Explain shot put
throw in detail.
6. Enlist the different types of jump events. Explain high jump in
detail.
7. Explain the types of crouch start in short distance running.
II. Short Answer Questions

1. What is the distance of runway in long jump and triple jump?
2. What is the size of landing area in high jump?
3. Name any four throwing events.
4. Name the famous technique used for high jump.
5. What is relay?
6. What is the weight of discus for men and women?
7. Which type of track is called a standard track?
8. What is the weight of the shot in shot put for men and women?
III. Fill in the Blanks
1. The thickness of the take-off board in long jump and triple

jump is ___________.
2. Maximum weight of the crossbar in high jump is ___________.
3. The ___________ of shot put in women is 4 kg.
4. 28 hurdle jumps and 7 water jumps are there in ___________.
IV. State whether True or False
1. 400 m track is known as standard track.

2. 5 runners participate in a relay race.
3. Bunch start is a throwing technique.
4. Disco put style is applied in discus throw.
5. There are two types of tracks.
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Badminton
1. Write the history of Badminton in Olympics.
2. Write various types of events played in Badminton.
3. Write the dimensions of the Racket.
4. Draw a labelled badminton court.
1. Who won India’s first Olympic medal in Badminton?

2. What is the legal height a badminton player is allowed to serve
from?
1. Weight of a shuttle should be ___________.

2. Height of the badminton court for international competitions
shall be ______________.
3. The colour of the lines of badminton court should be
______________.
1. Thomas Cup was first held in 1956.

2. In badminton, doubles A side has only one service.
3. A 60 seconds interval between each game is allowed.
4. A player can win a game with a score of 30–28 points.
5. High serve is used sometimes in badminton men’s singles.
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Gymnastics
1. Explain the history of gymnastics in Olympics.
2. Explain the evolution of gymnastics in India.
3. How many types of gymnastics are there? Enlist the men’s and
women’s apparatus used in artistic gymnastics.
4. Write down the specifications of uneven bars and pommel horse.
5. Enlist some advanced skills in gymnastics and explain the
process of ‘Cartwheel on Balancing Beam’.
1. When was the gymnastics introduced in the Olympic Games?

2. Who is considered as the father of modern gymnastics?
3. How many events are there in Artistic Gymnastics for men?
4. What is the full form of F.I.G.?
5. When did women compete for the first time in Olympics?
6. In which year did Nadia Comaneci received the first perfect
score in Olympics?
1. Gymnastics begun in ancient Greece about __________ years ago.

2. Today, gymnastics is often termed as the ultimate combination
of ______________.
3. Nadia Comaneci was the first female gymnast who received
perfect score in 1976 at ________________ Olympics.
4. Like any other sport, gymnastics is a physical exercise that
develops agility, coordination and ______________.
1. Gymnastics is an Olympic sport.

2. There are three events in women Gymnastics.
3. Roman rings is a men’s apparatus.
4. Balancing beam is an apparatus for men.
5. Floor exercise is an apparatus for both men and women.
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Judo
1. Explain the history of Judo.
2. Describe the basic rules of Judo.
3. Explain about the emergence of Judo in India.
4. Explain the measurement and specifications of the contest
area in Judo.
1. Where did Judo come from?

2. What is the difference between Judo and Jujutsu?
3. What are the working principles of Judo?
4. What is Kuzushi?
5. What is Kiai?
6. What are the Judo ranks?
7. Who created Judo?
8. What are the main types of Judo techniques?
1. The two types of penalties awarded in Judo are ____________

and ____________.
2. The competition area of Judo is a minimum of ___________.
3. Judo was introduced in Olympic Games in __________ in Tokyo
only in female category.
1. Judo was included in the Asian Games in 1986.

2. Judo was introduced in Olympic Games in 1964 in Tokyo only
in male category.
3. The contest area is of different colour from the safety area.
4. Contest occurs under the supervision of a referee and two
judges.
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Swimming
1. Explain the world and Indian history of swimming.
2. Write about the most renowned swimmers of India.
3. Explain the teaching stages of front crawl stroke.
4. Explain the teaching stages of back crawl stroke.
1. When was the first swimming association formed?

2. Discuss about SFI within 50 words.
3. Explain the dimensions of a standard swimming pool?
4. What is the difference between freestyle and breast stroke?
1. ________ºC to ________ºC is the normal range of temperature

for water in swimming pool.
2. In a standard pool, there are ________ lanes.
3. Grab is a type of ________ in swimming.
4. Jellyfish is a type of ________ in swimming.
1. During the relay, we can change the swimmer of a team.

2. During breast stroke, if the swimmer is tired he/she can use
freestyle swimming.
3. Back stroke in swimming starts from the water level.
4. During one’s turn, the swimmer is allowed to touch the floor.
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Table Tennis
1. Briefly write the history of Table Tennis.
2. Briefly write the scoring system in Table Tennis.
3. Write about the expedite system in Table Tennis.
4. How many types of strokes are there in table tennis?
Explain.
1. How does a standard Table Tennis game end?

2. Besides the green colour? Which colour table can be used for
the table?
3. What should be the height of the ball when tossed for the
service?
4. Which country has won the most international titles in the
20th century?
5. What is the size of Table Tennis table?
1. In Table Tennis, penhold grip is used by ____________ players.

2. Diameter of the Table Tennis ball shall be ________ mm.
3. Table Tennis became an Olympic sport in ___________.
4. Height of the table from the floor is _________.
1. Table Tennis was included in Asian Games in 1958 in Tokyo.

2. Table Tennis racket may be of any size, shape or weight. .
3. Table Tennis Federation of India was established in 1924.
4. Table Tennis is an indoor game.
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Wrestling
1. Differentiate between freestyle and Greco-Roman wrestling in
detail.
2. Draw the labelled diagram of a wrestling playing mat.
3. Discuss different age and weight categories in wrestling for
male and female.
4. Discuss the various ways of winning points by a wrestler.

1. List down the match officials in wrestling.
2. Who was the first wrestler to win an Olympic medal?
3. What are the two types of wrestling styles?
4. What is the name of the governing body of wrestling in India?
5. What does WFI stands for?
6. What is the term used for wrestling costume?
7. What is the major difference between Greco-roman and free
style wrestling?

1. The first national wrestling championship under WFI was
held in __________________.
2. Passivity zone is of ____________ m in width.
3. First Indian male medallist in Olympics was ___________.
4. First Indian woman medallist in Olympics was ____________.
5. ____________ is the only Indian wrestler to win two medals at
the Olympics Games.

1. The registered office of wrestling federation of India is located
in UT of Delhi.
2. Women wrestlers participated first time in Olympics after the
gap of 100 years of their male counterpart.
3. In freestyle wrestling, the techniques are used only above the
waist.
4. Wrestling is a combat sports originated from Martial Arts.
5. Weight categories in Greco-Roman and freestyle are same.
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Individual Games

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Track and field events were also present at the Pan-

Indian History of Athletics

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the other Athletics associations for improving sports and

Classification of Athletics Events

Classification of Track Events

1. Short Distance 2. Middle 3. Long

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Classification of Field Events

Classification of Combined Events

Decathlon (Men) Heptathlon (Women)

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110 m Hurdle Activity 4.3

Methods of starting the Race

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Fig. 4.1: Standard athletics track 400 meters

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Types of Crouch Start

Fig. 4.2: Types of crouch start

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the height of the athlete. A starting block needs to be strong

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Fig. 4.6: Techniques of finishing the race

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a baton. Two runners will exchange the baton only in a given

Methods of baton exchange

Fig. 4.7: Method to give the baton from the bottom

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hands of the athlete who is about to run.

Fig. 4.9: Method to give push pass

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Methods of Long Jump

Fig. 4.11: The hang technique

Take-off: The athlete takes-off with his strong foot by

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Fig. 4.12: Hitch-kick technique

Minimum length of runway 15 m

Height of landing pit 0.60 m – 0.70 m

Length of crossbar 4.00 m (±2cm)

Techniques of High Jump

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Straddle Technique: In this technique, the legs are

Fig. 4.13: Fosbury flop

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•• Athlete can mark the runway according to the wish, but

Fig. 4.14: Complete action sequence of fosbury flop

Diameter of the shot put 2.135 m (±5 mm)

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Weight of shot 7.260 kg (for men), 4.00 kg (for

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Fig. 4.15: Layout of shot put sector

Fig. 4.16: Gliding technique for throwing shot

2. Rotation Technique for Throwing Shot

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Fig. 4.17: Layout of discus throw

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