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# Wrist-hold
The wrist-hold technique is aimed at preventing the raider from escaping back to their half of the court after a raid, allowing the defending team to score points. Mastery of this technique involves understanding specific steps and executing them effectively.

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## Knowledge Snapshot

| Field | Details |
| :--- | :--- |
| Class | Class 7 |
| Subject | Physical Education and Well Being |
| Book | Khel Yatra |
| Chapter | Wrist-hold |
| Pages | 142-144 |

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## Chapter Summary

### Short Summary
The wrist-hold is a technique used in sports to restrain a raider, ensuring they do not return to their half while simultaneously providing an opportunity to earn points for the defending team.

### Detailed Summary
The wrist-hold technique prevents the raider from successfully returning to their side of the court post-raid, which is crucial for scoring points. The execution involves a few steps, beginning with different types of wrist-hold: holding the wrist from above or below. To effectively carry out the wrist-hold, the defender must observe the raider's hand movements carefully. Before initiating the hold, the defender should maintain a relaxed stance, with a palm shaped like a cup and fingers properly positioned. Once in range, the defender grips the raider's wrist firmly and pulls towards the end line to counteract the raider's movements. Proper warm-up and cool-down exercises are also essential to prepare for and recover from the technique.

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## Topic-Wise Explanation

### Types of Wrist-Hold
Two types of wrist-holds are identified: holding the wrist from above and from below.

### Approach to Wrist-Hold
Before executing the wrist-hold, defenders should focus on the raider's hand movement and ensure a relaxed grip, forming their palms into cup shapes, with fingers properly aligned, while leaning slightly forward.

### Execution of Wrist-Hold
The execution involves gripping the raider’s wrist once within reach, followed immediately by pulling them towards the end line to counter their movement with body weight.

### Warm-Up Activities
Suggested warm-up activities include wrist rotation, palm stretching, shoulder rotation, and jumping jacks to prepare the body for the wrist-hold technique.

### Cool-Down Techniques
Recommended cool-down techniques include performing a wrist-hold palm stretch and a cross-body shoulder stretch to recover post-exercise.

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## Core Ideas

| Idea | Explanation |
| :--- | :--- |
| Preventing Escapes | The primary goal of the wrist-hold is to prevent raiders from escaping back to their half during raids. |
| Proper Grip | A firm grip on the raider's wrist is essential for effective execution of the technique. |

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## Important Points for Revision

* Types of wrist-hold: above and below.
* Observing raider's hand movements is crucial.
* Maintain a relaxed position before initiating the hold.
* Use a cupped palm with fingers close together for a better grip.
* Pull the raider towards the end line during execution.
* Body weight counteracts the raider's movements.
* Suggested warm-up: wrist rotation, palm stretching, jumping jacks.
* Suggested cool-down: wrist-hold palm stretch and cross-body shoulder stretch.

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## Practice Questions

### Short Answer Questions
1. What is the primary aim of the wrist-hold technique?
2. Name the two types of wrist-hold techniques.
3. What should a defender do before executing a wrist-hold?
4. Describe the grip position for executing a wrist-hold.
5. What are some warm-up activities recommended for wrist-hold?

### Long Answer Questions
1. Explain the steps involved in the execution of the wrist-hold technique.
2. Discuss the importance of warm-up and cool-down activities in relation to the wrist-hold technique.
3. How does leveraging body weight enhance the effectiveness of the wrist-hold?

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