In the game of kho kho, some key skills can improve your overall gameplay. These skills of the Kho-Kho game help you to score good points which can help your team win the game and these are required for both chaser and defender.
As we know there are two teams – one team plays the role of the runner known as a defender and the other team plays the role of the chasee (the one being chased) known as the chaser. In this article, we will focus specifically on the skills of the chasers, which make them efficient players.
Let’s now discuss what are the basic or advanced level skills of Kho Kho and being a player how you can achieve them and improve the Kho-Kho game.
Speed
The very first point of the Kho Kho is a game of speed required at every stage. Being a chaser you must be fast to easily tag a defender. If you lose your speed you will lose the chance to tag the player and hence speed is a must. Be quick and always be in alert mode so you can easily tag players within a specific time.
The same rule applies to runners, a runner should be fast too and this is the main thing that can save a runner from being out. If you are a fast chaser but can’t tag you easily you might get extra points for a dream run as no chaser yet unable to tag you in the game.
Accuracy
With speed, you must be accurate. When someone passes you Kho then you should respond quickly and run in the right direction as per the game rules. In addition to that, if possible tag the player with a valid dive so your team gains an extra score.
Pole dive
You must master the pole dive if you want to get more score. The pole is also used to turn direction or you can use it as a slingshot. This way you can tag a runner and also get extra points!
Dive
The dive covers extra range, hence if you dive at the right time you can easily tag the defender and get him out. You must dive in such a way that you don’t get hurt. For this, you can practice in your training sessions under the guidance of a Kho-Kho trainer.
Pass of Kho
Kho’s pass should be fast so that the sitting player comes into action and the defender tags the player easily. Here being a chaser you can cheat and pretend to Kho but in reality, you don’t Kho and keep running, this confuses the defender, and being a chaser you can out him.
Sitting Position
In the game of Kho-Kho, each player of the chaser side (except the 9th one), should be in the 30×35 cm box in active position. The player should be in the box and upon the “Kho” word he/she can leave the box in any 1 direction and make sure the run only in that direction where you turned your face for the first time, else there would be a foul.
Knowledge of direction
Knowledge of direction is very important in the sport of Kho-Kho. The chaser must know his direction properly so that he can change direction quickly and catch the runner. He must also know in which direction to run and when to change direction.
Teamwork
Kho-kho is a team game and the role of teamwork is extremely important in it. The chaser has to work together with the other players of his team. He should know when and how to catch the opponent by coordinating with his teammates. Without good coordination, no team can be successful.
So guys these are some required Skills of Kho Kho, and these are very important for both Runner and Chaser. If you would like to point out anything regarding the Kho Kho Skills then please let us know in the comments and don’t forget to share it with others.
