Pole Dive
NCERT Class 6 Physical Education and Well Being Chapter 27: Pole Dive (Pages 68–70)
Summary of Pole Dive
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Pole Dive at a Glance
CBSE
Class 6
Physical Education and Well Being
Khel Yatra
27
68–70
6 study resources
Pole Dive Summary
In this chapter, we explore the essential skills and drills for playing Kho-Kho. Starting with warm-ups, it's important to prepare your body. Warm-up techniques like Sliding, Galloping, Knee Hugs, and Quadriceps Stretch help get your muscles ready for action and prevent injuries. Additionally, incorporating yoga poses such as Pigeon Pose, Child Pose, and Cobra Pose significantly improves flexibility, which is crucial for performing well in sports. A highlight of this chapter is the concept of 'fake kho'. This is a technique used to confuse opponents and create opportunities for scoring. Understanding how to properly use fakes is vital. Players must learn to be unpredictable, using timing and cunning in their moves. It’s essential to seamlessly incorporate these fakes into their gameplay, maintaining a natural flow in their movements. To practice reaction time, drills can be set up where players need to respond quickly to cues, including the use of fakes. This technique helps players feel more comfortable with the fakes during actual games, making their movements appear more genuine. Additionally, competitive faking drills are introduced, where players face off one-on-one, emphasizing the faking movements to get past defenders. Conversations during Circle Time are beneficial for discussing strategies to remain unpredictable while utilizing fake kho. A practical activity to improve this skill is called Ace-of-the-Fake. In this game, teams of nine players are formed, with eight taking positions in the kho-kho formation. One player leads, and teams quickly try to execute three actual kho and two fake kho, aiming to call out ‘Pancham’ upon completion. The first to finish wins. Understanding that fake kho can also be effectively used near a pole adds another layer of strategy to the game. By mastering these skills and techniques, players enhance their gameplay and strategic thinking in Kho-Kho.
