Reflection on Week 3

This week in English and Pe we learn about a Maori game. We learned about Ti Uru, to play Ti Uru you will have to have a flat open palm must be used at all times when carrying the Ki or ball. 6 players minimum to play. Equipment needed will be a Ki ( a triangle ball, or block of wood) Cones, PLace mats and Band for teams
How to play.

Attack: Pass the ki to one of your players standing on a mat to score points. Player (standing on a mat) must catch and control the ki on the fall with an open hand. Defense: Stop the other team from scoring points by intercepting a passed ki. How to score points: Catch near hips = 1 mat removed, catch above the head = 2 mats removed, catch ki on the back of the neck without using your hands = game-winner. Ki is passed into the field of play by the referee at the beginning of the game and after each score. Alternatively, each team can start halves or quarters and defending team starts after each score. The ki cannot go directly from defense to the attacking zone; it must be passed to the players in the middle zone. Must be caught open-handed to score, when using a ki. If it is caught waist-high take away 1 mat, head high take away 2 mats, catches behind the neck wins the game. 

What do you get out of playing this? Your hand/eye coordination gets better, improved balance, teamwork, strategic thoughts and awareness