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Thursday, February 28, 2019

Ki O Rahi

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

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