Learning Poi at Kapa Haka

Today at kapa haka we had our first attempt at using poi. We learned that to do poi you have to keep the poi under control at all times, and you can't hit any body or anything with it. It was tricky at first but we think with practise we will get better and it will get easier for us.

We had a go at spinning it towards us (up the ski jump, and down the ski jump) and towards each side. Then we tried to spin the poi and catch it with our other hand to stop it!

If you wanted to make your own poi at home you need some stuffing (or even scrunched up newspaper) inside a plastic bag. Then you use plaited wool to make the rope.