Ki O Rahi
What we already know.
- It’s a maori game
What equipment do you need to play?
- Tupu (drum)
- Nga Pou (pole with pads)
- Ki O Rahi ball
- Ki, woven flax ball, normal ball, rocks, rolled up jersey or anything.
What venue is best to play?
- Big grass field
How many players on a team?
- 7 players in each team
Rules to play
- A large team game played between 2 teams, kioma and taniwha on a large circular field. Played for 4 quarters or 2 halves of a set time, teams alternate roles of Kīoma and Taniwha at half or quarter time.
Skills
- Running
- Side stepping
- One handed and two handed passing and catching
- Flag/tag ripping skills
- Jump shots and shooting/throwing
- Blocking
- Communication and teamwork
Famous players
- Ngakete Andrews