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iii. Moving around the Post

The active chaser cannot change the side/ direction on his / her own while chasing
the runner. If s/he has to cross the center Lane, either he /she has to give “ Kho” to
another friend or has to move round the pole if s/he wants to change the direction
without giving “Kho”. This skill is called ‘moving round the pole’ in Kho- Kho game.

The practice of early kho, late kho and fake kho can be done to develop this skill.

b. Running Skills

The way of running away deceiving the active chaser or not letting him/ her touch
when the active chaser comes to touch the runner is called the running skill. The
skill of deceiving the chaser can be developed if the runner runs jig-jag (left and
right) from the centre line considering the position of the chaser. It requires more
practice in order to develop running skill. The runners can run any way they like
inside the court while the match is going on. The runners are not allowed to touch
or obstruct the chaser during the game. In order to win the game and be safe from
the chaser, the runner should practice running in a single chain or active chain
deceiving the chaser.

Activity

Students should stand in a line near the post in one side of Kho- Kho court. When
the teacher gives the signal, they should run one by one in turn around the post
touching it with both hands, then go back and stand at the end of the line. The
practice or exercise of this game should be regularly done.

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