10. High Jump

An athletic contest of jumping as much high as possible is called high jump. There are different methods of performing high jump, such as scissor method western role strudel, fusvery flap, etc.
The most important phases of high jump are the approach and take off. Bar clearance and safe landing are equally important for better performance.
i) The approach runt: The purpose of this run is to develop optimum horizontal velocity which can be controlled for conversion of horizontal momentum into vertical momentum. The direction of approach run is at angle of about 25° to 25° to the crossbar of the athlete who takes off on the left leg. A seven to nine stride accelerating run is sufficient for such approach.
ii) The take off: Our let leg should be placed near the crossbar for the action of take off. The free right leg should be lifted powerfully to change horizontal momentum is the vertical momentum of the body force. Immediately after lifting the right leg we must perform take off in the left leg with the co-ordination of arms action.
iii) The action in the air is also called flight, mid air action and crossbar clearance. In this action we roll our entire body over the crossbar. For this purpose, we move up our hips while we move down our head and legs.
iv) Landing: Landing is a process of falling on the sand after crossing the crossbar. During this period, we must contract and make hard to our right hand and to fall flat safely.

9. Long Jump

Long Jump is a simple leap forward. It is a popular event and a natural activity. A long sand pit can be constructed for the practice of long jump. Long Jump in a running position has four main stages:
i) The approach: This is between 30 to 40 metres in length. After running some distance very fast, attention should be given to the last three strides.
ii) The Take-off: The take-off is made from the take-off board which is approximately a metre away from the pit. The landing for take-off is made on the sole of the foot with the heel just lightly touching the ground.
iii) The Flight: During the flight both legs are lifted and kept apart. The legs should be forward and almost at level of the hips. Hands should be stretched forward. The back should bend slightly at the highest point of the jump, but just before landing both legs and hands should be placed forward.
iv) The Landing: The landing should be made on two legs. The body must be thrown forward beyond the point where the legs land.

8. Table Tennis

The origin of Table Tennis game is some what confusing. IT is believed that Table Tennis originated, must probably, in the 9th century in England. This game was initially played by the name of ‘Gossima’ which was renamed as ‘Ping-Pong’ deriving this word from the sound of the ball hitting the bat, but latter on in 1922 A.D. It was given the modern name of ‘Table-Tennis’. It is believed that ‘Sir James Gibbs’ in 1889 A.D. developed the modern game Table Tennis in England. Historian agrees that the game Table Tennis was started by the British Military officers and they introduced the game in other countries.
We can play the game in two ways:
i) Single Game: In singles two players take their position at each end of the table. The winner of the toss has the choice of ends or the option of serving or receiving first. The game start with the service whoever serves first must strike the ball so that it bounces once on their side of the net before it enters the opponents court. Thus, the period during which the ball is in play shall be termed as a ‘rally. While playing the game the player who first strikes the ball during a rally shall be termed as ‘Server’ and the play who next strikes the ball shall be called the ‘receiver’. During the play, if the player loses the rally the opponent scores a point, and after every two serves the service passes to the opposing side. Thus, the first player to score. Points win the game if there is a score of 10-all the service is executed alternately and the player first to score two points more than the opponent wins. A match is the best 2 out of 3, 3 out of 5 or 4 out of 7.
ii) Double Game: The double or mixed double game of Table-Tennis is played by four players. The team winner of the toss has the choice of ends or the option of serving or receiving first. The game starts with the service. In doubles the first two services shall be delivered by the selected partner of the pair who has the right to do and shall be received by the appropriate partner of the pair. In fact, the service is received b one opponent. The ball must then be struck by the server’s partner and then finally, by the receiver’s partner.

. Basket Ball

Basket Ball is major game which is now included in the Olympic Games also. It is a fast moving game. It can be played indoors and out doors. It is a team game in which every individual needs skills and speed.
The oretically, Basketball is a no contact sport. The game Basket Ball is played between the two teams of (5 in each team) in a rectangular field having the measurement of 28m.×15m. and divided by the centre line in two equal halves. The basket with open ended net are placed on the centre of the end line at each of the field with back board fixed high usually on a pole or wall.
As in other team games the team who wins the toss has the option to choose the side to the court. The referee starts the game by stepping into the centre circle with the ball. Two opposing players take their place in circle. The referee tosses the ball up into the air between them and once it begins its descent, both players attempt to tap in to their team members. The game clock is started when the ball is tapped the first time, and until such time all other players must remain outside the centre circle. One the player has gained control of the ball he may dribble, throw, roll pass or use various skills to score point. Each team scores point by throwing the ball into their opponent’s basket while preventing them from doing the same. In this process a goal from a free throw is worth one point, two points are awarded for a goal from the field and three point field goal area. During the game the ball is passed, thrown, tapped rolled or dribble in any direction on the court as provided for in the rules. Thus, both the team try to score the Basket.But if the ball goes out of boundary while scoring the opposite team can re-start the game by thrown in.
The game is played up to 40 minutes divided into two parts of 20 minutes. The interval of 10 minutes is given as half time. The game continues and team scoring more points wins the game.

. Kho: Kho:

Kho Kho is also an interesting game. We have practiced its different skills in grade sir and seven. We shall practice all those skills in the grade eight too. The game Kho Kho is played between two teams of 9 players. One of them is chaser team while the other team is call runner or defender. The turn of runner and chaser changes offer a fixed time. Eight players out of 9 chasers, sit on squares made in the centre lane. They sit in such a manner that adjacent chasers face alternately but they all face to the sideline. Runners make three equal groups. One grow up of runners enter into the court and the remaining two groups take their place in the lobby. The active chaser begins to chase and try to touch the runner inside the court on getting signed from the referee. He can touch and say ‘Kho’ to one of the remaining chasers to make him new active chaser succeeds in touching the runner, then his team gets one point. Second group of runners enter into the court in case all the runners of he first group are out. After nine minutes of the play the turn of chaser and runner changes and they are allowed to hold their position within 5 minutes. Again the play continues for 9 minutes. After interval of 9 minutes, they again play for 9/9 minutes. The team which sets maximum point, is declared winner.

6. Kho: Kho:

Kho Kho is also an interesting game. We have practiced its different skills in grade sir and seven. We shall practice all those skills in the grade eight too. The game Kho Kho is played between two teams of 9 players. One of them is chaser team while the other team is call runner or defender. The turn of runner and chaser changes offer a fixed time. Eight players out of 9 chasers, sit on squares made in the centre lane. They sit in such a manner that adjacent chasers face alternately but they all face to the sideline. Runners make three equal groups. One grow up of runners enter into the court and the remaining two groups take their place in the lobby. The active chaser begins to chase and try to touch the runner inside the court on getting signed from the referee. He can touch and say ‘Kho’ to one of the remaining chasers to make him new active chaser succeeds in touching the runner, then his team gets one point. Second group of runners enter into the court in case all the runners of he first group are out. After nine minutes of the play the turn of chaser and runner changes and they are allowed to hold their position within 5 minutes. Again the play continues for 9 minutes. After interval of 9 minutes, they again play for 9/9 minutes. The team which sets maximum point, is declared winner.

5. Kabaddi

Kabaddi is basically an outdoor game played in the tropical countries of Asia. This indigenous game, originated in India demands agility, muscular co-ordination breath holding capacity, quick responses and a great deal of presence of mind. This is the only combative sport in which offence is a group effort. The excitement and thrill provided by the game has made it very popular. The game requires no equipment what sever and the rules of the game are very easy to comprehend. Kabaddi may have been derived from the term ‘Kaunbado’ which means a challenge to the opponent. Some of the major forms of the game are Amar Gemini and Sanjeevini. Sanjeevini is the present from of Kabaddi in which players were put out and revived.
The basic equipments for Kabaddi are court for men measuring -12.5×10 metres for women and men below 50kg-11×8 metres and for junior boys and girls – 9.5×6.5 metres. Number of players in each team: 7 and number of substitutes in each team: 5.
We know that the game Kabaddi is played between two teams of 7 players. Among these players two pairs stand in the right and left side and the remaining three players stand in the middle part of the court. They catch hands of each other. The toss winner team sends one raider after all players take their position. The raider starts his ‘cant’ before he crosses the middle line. He tries to touch the antiraiders and they try to catch him. The raider must come back to his own court without losing ‘cant’.