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Tapu Wae Footwork Skills

Tapu Wae Footwork Skills

Māori students practicing Tapu Wae footwork drills

🦶 Part 1: Footwork Knowledge

1. What does "waewae" mean in te reo Māori?

Hand

Foot

Head

Step

2. Which footwork skills did we practice in today's lesson? (Check all that apply)

Lateral Quick Steps

In-and-Out Steps

Pivot and Turn Drill

Jumping Jacks

3. What is the main purpose of practicing footwork drills in Tapu Wae?

🎯 Part 2: Strategy and Gameplay

4. Fill in the blanks about Tapu Wae strategy:

Good positioning in Tapu Wae requires _____________ and quick _____________ to avoid contact. Players must use _____________ to communicate with their team and show _____________ to their opponents.

5. Circle the best strategy for small-sided Tapu Wae games:

Stay in one spot and don't move

Run around randomly

Use controlled footwork and anticipate opponents' movements

Only focus on attacking

6. Describe how manaakitanga was shown during today's group activities:

🔄 Part 3: Drill Station Reflection

7. Match each drill station with its main focus:
1. Lateral Quick Steps
2. In-and-Out Steps
3. Pivot and Turn Drill
A. Changing direction with balance
B. Forward and backward movement control
C. Side-to-side movement precision
8. Which drill station was most challenging for you and why?
9. Draw a diagram showing the correct foot positioning for a pivot turn:

💭 Part 4: Self-Reflection and Goal Setting

10. Rate your performance today (circle one number for each skill):

Footwork coordination: 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5 (1 = needs work, 5 = excellent)

Strategic thinking: 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5

Teamwork and manaakitanga: 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5

11. What footwork technique helped you the most in today's games?
12. How did thinking about strategy affect your movements during the small-sided games?
13. Set one specific goal for improving your Tapu Wae skills in the next lesson:
14. Complete this whakataukī: "He waka eke noa - ________________________"

What does this saying mean in relation to our Tapu Wae teamwork today?

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