Raid
One attacking visit into the opposing half.
BLAZE FIELD DESK
Kabaddi Glossary
Essential raid, defense, court and coaching terms explained in clear English.
Raider
The player attempting a touch and safe return.
Defender
A player working to stop the raider’s return.
Baulk line
A key court line the raider normally must cross during a valid raid.
Bonus line
A scoring line available under particular on-court conditions.
Lobby
Side corridors whose active status depends on contact and the selected rules.
Corner
A defender positioned near an outer edge.
Cover
A central defensive role supporting blocks and chains.
Chain
Two or more defenders coordinating a linked tackle.
Revival
A player returning according to the scoring sequence.
All-out
A team state reached when every active player is out.
Do-or-die raid
A pressure raid created by consecutive empty raids in standard formats.