SEPAK TAKRAW
SEPAK TAKRAW
Sepak takraw, also called buka ball, kick volleyball or foot
volleyball, is a team sport played with a ball made of rattan or
synthetic plastic between two teams of two to four players on a
court resembling a badminton court. It is similar to volleyball and
footvolley in its use of a rattan ball and players using only their
feet, knees, shoulders, chest and head to touch the ball. Sepak
Takraw is often referred to as a mixture of volleyball, due to its use
of a net, and association football, as players use their feet.
The Rattan or
Synthetic Ball
TERMINOLOGIES
Sepak Takraw - “Sepak” is the Malaysian word for kick;
“Takraw” is the word for the ball. When it’s put together “sepak
takraw” translates to “kick a ball” or “kickball”
Regu - This is the term for “team”.
Tekong - The server of the serving team stands in the serving
circle.
Feeder - This is the player that stands next to the net to the
inside-right of the Tekong.
Attacker - is positioned at either corner of the net in the corner
of a half-circle.
Block - are performed to prevent the other team
from scoring points by preventing the ball from
crossing the net. This is done with every part of the
body except arms and legs.
Spike - are powerful shots performed by the
attacking team. These shots are hard and fast
making them more difficult to block.
Roll Spike - This move is essentially a back-flip kick.
HISTORY
Origins - The origins of Sepak Takraw can be traced back to early
Southeast Asian civilizations. It is believed to have evolved from a
game played by villagers who used a woven ball made from rattan or
other natural materials. The game was originally played as a form of
entertainment and to build teamwork and physical fitness among
communities.
Early Development - While the exact timeline of its development is not
well-documented, Sepak Takraw began to gain popularity across
Southeast Asia, particularly in countries such as Malaysia, Thailand,
Indonesia, and the Philippines. Different regions developed their own
variations of the game, each with its own rules and playing styles.
HISTORY
Standardization - In the mid-20th century, efforts were made to
standardize the rules and regulations of sepak takraw to facilitate
organized competitions. The first known set of standardized rules
was established in Malaysia in the 1940s, leading to the formation
of the Sepak Takraw Association of Malaysia.
International Recognition - Sepak Takraw gained international
recognition in the 1960s and 1970s, with the establishment of regional
and international governing bodies. The International Sepak Takraw
Federation (ISTAF) was founded in 1988 to oversee and promote the
sport globally.
FOUNDER
ABDUL HAMID MYDIN
PLACE WHERE IT PLAYED
• The standard court size similar
to a badminton court measuring
13.4 meters long and 6.1 meters
wide
• The net is set at a height of
approximately
1.52 meters for men and 1.42
meters for
women.
RULES AND
REGULATIONS
TEAMS AN PLAYERS:
• Each team consists of three players on the court at a time.
SCORING
• A match is typically best of three sets, with each set is played to 21 points
SERVICE
• The server must make contact with the ball below the waist.
TOUCHES:
• Commonly parts include the feet, knees, chest and head.
FAULTS
• Touching the net during play.
• Stepping over the center line
PENALTIES
• Fouls and penalties can result in the loss of a point.
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