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Ti Uru Skills Practice
🎯 Part 1: Ti Uru Knowledge Check
1. What is Ti Uru?
A traditional Māori throwing and catching game
A type of Māori food
A Māori dance
A traditional Māori weapon
2. Which of these are important skills in Ti Uru? (Check all that apply)
Accurate throwing
Quick catching
Team communication
Running fast
Working together
3. Why is it important to learn traditional Māori games like Ti Uru?
🤝 Part 2: Teamwork and Communication
4. Fill in the blanks with appropriate Te Reo Māori commands:
When you want your teammate to pass the ball, you can say "________!" (pass)
To encourage your team to go, you can call out "________!" (go)
5. List three ways you can communicate effectively with your team during Ti Uru:
6. What makes a good team player in Ti Uru?
Only focusing on your own performance
Encouraging teammates and communicating clearly
Never passing the ball to others
Playing without talking to anyone
🎯 Part 3: Throwing and Catching Techniques
7. Match the throwing technique with its description:
1. Step into throw
2. Eye on target
3. Follow through
4. Balanced stance
A. Complete the throwing motion smoothly
B. Look where you want the ball to go
C. Move your foot forward as you throw
D. Keep your feet steady and ready
8. Draw a diagram showing the correct catching position (hands, body, feet):
9. What should you focus on when catching in Ti Uru?
Watch the ball all the way to your hands
Keep your hands ready and soft
Look away from the ball
Move your body to get behind the ball
Keep your hands stiff
📝 Part 4: Reflection and Goal Setting
10. Describe one throwing or catching technique you improved during today's lesson:
11. How did good communication help your team during the mini-game?
12. Set one personal goal for your next Ti Uru lesson:
13. Ti Uru is considered a taonga (treasure) in Māori culture. Explain what this means to you:
🏆 Part 5: Skills Assessment
14. Rate your current skill level in each area (circle one for each):
Throwing accuracy:
Beginner
Developing
Confident
Expert
Catching consistency:
Beginner
Developing
Confident
Expert
Team communication:
Beginner
Developing
Confident
Expert
15. What is one thing you would like to teach someone else about Ti Uru?
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