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Tapu Wae Game Rules
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Tapu Wae Game Rules
🎯 Part 1: Understanding Tapu Wae
1. What is the main objective of Tapu Wae?
To catch a ball
To tap opponents' feet while avoiding being tapped
To run the fastest
To jump the highest
2. Tapu Wae is a traditional game from which culture?
3. Why is it important to play traditional Māori games like Tapu Wae? (Check all that apply)
To understand and respect Māori culture
To develop physical skills
To learn teamwork
To have fun
📋 Part 2: Game Rules and Safety
4. Fill in the blanks about Tapu Wae rules:
Players must stay within the _____________ boundaries of the playing area. The game focuses on _____________ and avoiding being tapped. Safety and _____________ are essential during gameplay.
5. What should you do if you are tapped on the foot?
6. Which Māori value emphasises care and respect for others during games?
Manaakitanga
Whakatōhea
Rangatiratanga
Whakapapa
🏃 Part 3: Skills and Movements
7. Match the skills needed for Tapu Wae with their descriptions:
1. Footwork
2. Agility
3. Spatial awareness
4. Quick reflexes
A. Knowing where you are in relation to others
B. Fast reactions to avoid being tapped
C. Quick, controlled movements of feet
D. Ability to change direction quickly
8. Draw a diagram showing the basic movement pattern for dodging in Tapu Wae:
9. List three warm-up exercises that would prepare you for playing Tapu Wae:
🤝 Part 4: Fair Play and Reflection
10. What does fair play mean in Tapu Wae?
11. How can playing Tapu Wae help develop the key competency of "Relating to others"?
12. Complete this reflection: After learning about Tapu Wae, I think traditional Māori games are important because...
13. What equipment is needed to play Tapu Wae? (Check all that apply)
Markers or cones for boundaries
A ball
A suitable playing area
Protective gear
A whistle (optional)
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