SEPA

K
TAKRA
 ETYMOLOGY
SEPAK TAKRAW
(Malay word) (Thai word)

KICK WOVEN RATTAN BALL

TO KICK A BALL
The choosing of this name for the sport was essentially a compromise between
Malaysia and Thailand, the two powerhouse countries of the sport.

Malaysia: Sepak Raga Myanmar: Chin Lone

Thailand: Takraw Philippines: Sipa Takraw or Sipa
Salama
 BRIEF
INTRODUCTION
Takraw really began to take off, however, in the late 1980s when Kurt
Sonderegger, an American working in Switzerland, met a fellow American who
showed him a bouncy ball made of woven strips of rattan. The traveller told
Sonderegger that the ball was from Thailand and gave him the ball as a gift.

Sepak Takraw is a foot volleyball game where players touch as well as handle the
ball using only their feet, knee, chest and head. their feet, knee, chest and head.

The rules and regulations of the game are very much similar to that of volleyball.

A very popular game around Southeast Asia, the game is played using a rattan or
synthetic ball. Since 1990, Sepak takraw is also included in Asian games.

It was the Philippine national sport until it was replaced by arnis in 2009.
HISTOR Sepak Takraw was originated in Malaysia.

In the 15th century, it was mostly played by the royal court.

Y Around 16th century, the game was spread across Indonesia where
people called it Sepak Raga.

TIMELINE
By 1940, the net version of the game was spread across SouthEast Asia
and formal rules and regulations were formed for the game.
The first official Sepak Takraw competition was held at a swim club on May 16th, 1945 in
Penang where teams mostly from various villages of Penang participated in it. during that
period, the game used to be called Sepak Raga Jaring.

Slowly the game was spread across SouthEast Asia and around 1950’s ,
it was played in almost every school.

The Malaysian Sepak Raga was founded in 1960 at Penang.

In 1965, it was included in SouthEast Asia Peninsular Games. It was then formally named as
Sepak Takraw Federation (ASTAF) was founded as the governing committee of the sports.
In 1992, the International Sepak Takraw Federation (ISTAF) was formed as the world
governing body of the world.
 EQUIPMENTS
SEPAK TAKRAW BALL
Round and has 12 holes with 20
meeting cross.
Weight ball before play should be
between 170 gm to 180 gm (150
gm to 160 gm for women).
Made from a single layer of
rattan or synthetic fibers.
The ball may have a color,
multi-colored or bright colors
but can not have a color that
may be distracting, focus and
performance of the players.
All materials and methods
for constructing the ball
and its covering must
adhere to ISTAF
regulations; and must be
approved by ISTAF before
use in any competition.
 NET
The net should be made
from cord or nylon.

It should be 0.7m in
width and span the width
of the court.

The height from the floor

to the top of the net
should be 1.52m for men
and 1.42m for women.
 POLE
The posts should be placed
0.3m from the side
boundaries along the centre
line.

These posts should be

made from strong
material to ensure a high
net tension and should
not be more than 0.04m
in radius.

The net posts should be

1.45m tall for female
competitions and 1.55m
for male competitions.
THE COURT
 ATTIRE

Takraw shirt or jersey must

be tucked in neatly.

Shoes with
stocking
Rules and Regulations
TEAM MEMBERS: 2-4 MEMBERS

The rules and regulations of the game are very much similar to that of volleyball.

FLIP A COIN
The team captains call it. Whoever calls correctly gets to
choose to go first (called "choosing service") or choose the
side they wish to be on (called "choosing side").

SERVE THE BALL

The designated team serves first. At the start of the
match, the Feeder and the Striker stand in the quarter
circle on their side of the court while the Tekong stands
with one foot inside the serving circle. Either the Feeder
or the Striker tosses the ball to the Tekong to start the
match. He then kicks the ball up and over the net with
the foot not in the serving circle
 PASS THE BALL TO THE STRIKER
To respond to the serve, the defensive team will try to get the
ball over the net within 3 touches of the ball. The Tekong and
the Feeder both move around the court to pass the ball to the
striker with 1-2 touches. The striker will use the final third
touch to send the ball over the net.

Players can have more than one touch.

PASS THE BALL TO THE OTHER TEAM USING ONLY YOUR

FEET AND YOUR HEAD

As play continues, the team cannot use their hands or arms.

Each team has 3 touches to send the ball back over the net.

Play continues until a team makes a fault. This occurs when

the team doesn't return the ball over the net within 3 touches,
When a team wins a when the ball is not kicked before it hits the ground, the net
point, they get the next stops it from going to the other side of the court, or it lands
serve. out of bounds. If a fault is made, the other team scores.
 CHANGE THE SIDE OF THE COURT
After one team gets to 21 (or 25) points, the set is over. To
start a new set, the teams change sides of the court. The team
that lost the previous set serves. When a team wins two sets,
a new match is started.

SCORING
A match consists of 3 sets
A match is won when a team wins 2 sets (2 out of 3 sets)
Each set is played to 21 points.
If the match is tied at 20-20, the
If a team doesn't win 2 sets in
winner is the first team to be ahead by
a row, the third set, called the 2 points, up to 25 points.
"Tie-break, " only has 15 For the Tie-break match, if the match
points. is 14-14, the first time ahead by 2
points, up to 17 points, wins.
 TEAM PLAYERS
Also called the Striker, his goal is to execute volleys
into the opponent’s court. When not in possession
of the ball, the Killer will be responsible for blocking
any incoming spikes.

The main purpose of Tekong’s role is to serve the ball.

Ideally, he will send the ball across the net with great speed
making it hard for the opponent to defend. The Tekong can
also surprise opponents by serving over a drop ball.

The Feeder has the most control over the ball in the game.
When in possession of the ball, they will set the ball to the
preference of their strikers. Their toss also determines if the
strikers can perform a clean strike. However, the feeder too
should be able to spike the ball. This role is usually reserved
for the most agile and responsive of the team..
HEALTH BENEFITS
Takes care of your
cardiovascular health

Increases strength and

endurance

Offers flexibility

Keeps your body fit

SKILLS RELATED

INSIDE KICK HEADER KICK

OUTSIDE KICK HORSE KICK SERVE

KNEE KICK SUNBACK SPIKE

ROLL SPIKE