dodge-ball

Dodge-ball

This week we  have been playing different types of dodge-ball. 

The equipment for dodge-ball you will need at least 15-20 cones,

15-20 balls, and a bench on the side for the people who get out. 

How to play dodge-ball?

Have the same amount of people of each side to make the teams fair, 

have the cones and balls in the middle with the ball on top of the cones then once the referee or teacher or someone blow the whistle to start the game everyone runs up to the middles and try grab the ball and aim for the other team. 

How to get the other team out?

You have to catch the ball on the full or either hit the other players with the ball.

3 clever tips for dodge-ball?

1st one is to try and avoid the ball and dodge the ball.

2st one is you could use the ball in your  hand to hit the other ball to stop it from hitting you. 

3rd one is if you are a good catcher then you could catch the ball on the full and get the other team out. 

Here is another way to play dodge-ball. 

1. 2 teams standing on the bench.

2. Run in on whistle to get the ball.

3. Reset back to green line before throwing the ball. 

4. You get " out " by being hit on the full ( no bounce ) with a dodge-ball.

5. You can also get someone out by catching their ball on the "full".

6. When you get out you move to the opposite side of the gym.

7. To get back in your team mate has to throw you the ball & you catch it or hit the Bball hoop.

8. NO face shots! 

9. Be honest! 

Tapu Ae

Tapu Ae 

What is Tapu Ae? 

Tapu ae is a traditional Māori ball game. It is an adaptation of ki-o-rahi to a court game, and was formalised about 1900. Today it is played on a hard surface such as a netball court. The court consists of two sides where players pass the ball aiming to knock the block in the middle of the two sides over.

What are some off the basic rules?

Step 1:  Set up your 2 teams of 7 players

Step 2:  Set up the cones on the court and put the 6 tennis balls on the cones of each of the 2 halves of the court. Set up the power/ the zone around the ki. 

Step 3: At each end of the court set up the 3 cones with the tennis balls on top, these are the tupu or targets.

Step 4: Make a circle with 6 more cones around each tupu one at each end of the court.

Step 5: Set up 3 third of the courts with 18 cones. 

Step 6:  Find out what position you are playing  

Step 7:  Start playing and try to learn new goals to improve.

What is some of the te reo Maori kupu that we talked about?

Ki-The Ball

Tupu-Target

Papa Tākaro- playing fields

What was your role in your team for these games?

My role was the warm up coach. I had to make sure my team was warmed up and did some excises and stretches before we start the game. 

What did you enjoy most about the game?

I enjoyed getting out and playing and having fair teams and the teachers choosing the teams instead of us choosing them ourselves. I like versing other teams and having a competition. 

What were some of the drawbacks that you can think of?

Wouldn't move around enough, some was just talking and not interested in the game at all. 

What could your team do better next time you play?

I think my team could do better next time, for us to all spread out and give everyone a chance with the ball and not just talking to mates and actually be interested in the game.