How many total players are there in Kho-Kho?

Answer: There are 12 players per side in Kho-Kho. 9 Players play on the field whereas 3 players are extra.

This game has existed in some form or the other for thousands of years. However, it is hard to determine the origin of Kho-Kho. It is believed that certain aspects of the game have been mentioned in the epic Mahabharata.

How to Play Kho-Kho?

The match starts with a coin toss. The players in Kho-Kho aim to hunt down an opponent and score points. The game is conducted by following specific rules and regulations. A Kho-Kho match has two innings and each inning has two turns. The team with the highest points at the end of the two innings wins the game.

Kho-Kho Field Measurement

Following are the key points related to the Kho-Kho field:

• The shape of the Kho-Kho field is rectangular.

• The measurement of the field is 27m x 16m.

• The two 27m lines are known as side lines.

• The other two 16m lines are called end lines.

• Two lines are drawn to demarcate two small rectangular areas at both ends of the field at a distance of 1.5m parallel to the two end lines are called free zones.

• Two poles are planted vertically on the ground midway through the inner edge of the two free zones.

Summary:

How many total players are there in Kho-Kho?

A total of 12 players are there in Kho-Kho per side i.e. 9 main players and 3 substitutes.

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