Ki o Rahi Movement Strategies

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⚡ Part 1: Attacking Strategies

Scenario 1: You are a Kioma (attacker) in Ki o Rahi. You are 5 metres from Te Tupu (the central post) and two defenders are moving towards you. Your teammate is standing open to your left with no one near them.

1. Which movement strategy (or strategies) would you use in this situation? Explain your choice.

Scenario 2: You have the kī and notice a teammate running into an open space on the right side of the field. An opponent is closing in on you, so you need to decide quickly.

2. Which movement strategy would you use here?

3. Why is passing quickly and accurately important in this moment?

4. What could happen if your pass is too slow or inaccurate?

🎯 Part 2: Creating Space and Drawing Opponents

Scenario 3: You are holding the kī and an opponent is marking you tightly. Your teammate is running into an open space just behind the defender.

5. How would you use the strategy of drawing the opponent to create space?

6. What should you anticipate the defender might do next?

7. What is the best follow-up play after drawing the opponent?

🛡️ Part 3: Defence and Teamwork

Scenario 4: The opposition is attacking and you are assigned to mark a key player closely. The player tries to pass the kī to a teammate.

8. How would you apply person-to-person defence to intercept or force a turnover? What body position and defensive moves would you use?

9. What risks do you need to be aware of when defending closely?

Scenario 5: You and your paired kaitiaki are close to the tupu, and the opposition is pressing hard to force a turnover.

10. How can you use quick, sharp movements and body positioning to maintain control of the kī? How important is communication with your kaitiaki, and what might happen if your coordination breaks down?