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Piko Luksong Baka
Piko is a game that requires the
players to draw box figures on the
ground to use as an enclosed play
area. Each player throws a marker
within a box on each level. The
objective is to get to the last box
without stepping on the one where Luksong baka is a physically
the marker or stone lies. Some boxes challenging classic outdoor game.
will require you to jump using one A player becomes an “it” or “cow”
foot, so balance is a must! and other players have to jump over
him or her. The crouching player will
gradually stand up until he or she
is fully erected. The “cows” need to
Sipa
balance themselves so they will not
fall when other players push them as
they jump.
Science Words
• balance – ability to stay upright
and stay in control of the body
Sipa is a traditional game that is movement
related to Sepak Takraw. A tiny metal • stretch – ability to extend one’s
wrapped with candy foil or colorful limbs
threads is used as the ball. The "ball" • crouching – act of lowering the
may be tossed using the palm of the body by bending one’s legs
hand or hit with an elbow or kicked • erect – vertical in position; standing
into the air repeatedly. Players need a up
good sense of balance, too, to hit the
"ball" or do tricks like “black magic.”
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