Kabaddi Scoring Rules Explained: Raids, Bonus, Super Raid, Super Tackle, All Out
· SpotX Team
Kabaddi scoring looks complicated from the stands, but it comes down to a few rules about raids and tackles. This guide covers the scoring used in most college and district tournaments; always confirm local variations with the organisers.
Raid points
- Touch point: the raider gets 1 point for each defender touched who is then out, as long as the raider returns to their half.
- Bonus point: 1 point for crossing the bonus line with a foot while enough defenders (commonly 6 or more) are on the mat.
- Touch and bonus can both be scored in the same raid.
Super raid
A raid that earns the raider 3 or more points (touch plus bonus) is called a super raid. For example, touching two defenders and taking the bonus is a 3-point super raid.
Tackle points and the super tackle
- A successful tackle — stopping the raider from returning — gives the defending team 1 point.
- Super tackle: if the defenders tackle the raider while 3 or fewer of them are on the mat, they get 2 points instead of 1.
All out
When every player of a team is out, the other team gets 2 extra points for the all out, and the whole team is revived onto the mat.
Do-or-die raid and revivals
- After two empty raids in a row, a team's next raid is do-or-die: the raider must score or is declared out.
- Revival: each touch or tackle point a team scores brings back one of its out players, in the order they went out. Bonus points usually do not revive a player.
| Situation | Points |
|---|---|
| Raider touches 2 defenders and returns | 2 to the raiding team |
| Raider takes the bonus only | 1 to the raiding team |
| 2 touches + bonus | 3 — a super raid |
| Raider tackled, 4+ defenders on the mat | 1 to the defending team |
| Raider tackled, 3 or fewer defenders | 2 — a super tackle |
| Last defender(s) put out | Points for the play + 2 for the all out |
Keeping score live
SpotX scores kabaddi raid by raid: it tracks who is on the mat, applies revivals, flags do-or-die raids, and calls out super raids, super tackles and all outs to everyone following live. The raid clock, timeouts, substitutions and cards are all recorded.
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Frequently asked questions
What is a super raid in kabaddi?
A raid in which the raider earns 3 or more points, counting touch and bonus points.
What is a super tackle?
A tackle made when the defending team has 3 or fewer players on the mat. It is worth 2 points instead of 1.
How many points is an all out in kabaddi?
Two extra points go to the team that puts the whole opposing side out.