SEPAK
TAKRAW
HISTORY
Sepak was originated in Malaysia about 500 years ago. It was mostly
played by the royal court in the 15th century. The game spread
across Indonesia, where it got popularized amongst people in the
name of Sepak Raga around 16th century. Later on, by 1940 the
sport spread across Southeast Asia and the formation of official
rules and regulations took place.
The first official Sepak Takraw competition was held at a swim club in
the year 1945 in Penang. The teams which took part in the
competition belonged to the various villages of Penang. During this
period, the game was known by the name “Sepak Raga Jaring”.
The word ‘Sepak’ is of Malay origin used for ‘kick’ while the
word ‘takraw’ is of Thai origin that means ‘muzzle’ or ‘woven rattan
ball’. Overall, the name is known as Sepak Takraw which means “to
kick a rattan ball”. This name was finalized after a meet in Kuala
Lumpur in 1960 between Malaysia and Thailand.
Moreover, in the past it was known as “Sepak Raga Jaring” in Malaysia,
in which the term ‘Jaring’ meant ‘net’ in Malay that was added to the
traditional “Sepak Raga” game by Hamid Mydin (recognized as the
creator and founder of Sepak Takraw) in Penang in 1945.
RULES
AND
REGULATION
In Sepak Takraw, players are allowed
a maximum of three contacts with the
ball to get it over the net. A coin toss
will decide which Regu will start
service, while the other Regu can pick
the side of court they wish to start on.
The feeder will start the game by
tossing the ball to the server.
CALLS
1.Team to serve- expand the arm to side of team that will serve.
2.Change courts- raise the forearm front and back and twist them
around the body.
3.Time out- expand the arm to side of team that will serve.
4.subtitutions- cicular motion of the forearms each other.
5.Cautionable offences- show a yellow card for penalty.
6.Sending off offences- show a red card for explusion.
7.End of set of match- cross the forearm in front of the chest with
hand open.
8.Ball in- point the arm and fingers towars the floor
9.Ball out- raise the forearm vertically, hands open, palms
towads the body.
10.Stopping or holding- slowly lift the forearm, palm of the
hand facing upward.
11.Playing more than 3 times- raise four fingers and spread
open.
12.Net touched by a player- touch the top of the net or each
sides according to the fault.
13.Reaching beyond the net- place a hand above the net,
palm facing downwards.
14.Ball touch- brush with the palm of one hand the fingers of
the other held vertically.
POINTS
An official Regu and Doubles Regu match usually comprises of three sets of
game with each set having 21 points. In case of a team event, three back to
back matches are played using different players for each Regu.
The winner is declared by the best of three sets. Once a set is over, the
teams change their side and the team which lost the previous set serves first.
If any of the team does not win two back to back matches, the third
match that is also called the tie-breaker match has only fifteen points.
Before a tie-breaker match takes place again a coin is tossed by
the referee and the winner of the toss chooses to either serve or defend.
PLAYERS
A game of Sepak Takraw is played between two Regus - each
consisting of three players. Each player takes up a specific role in
the game, either as a Tekong, a Killer or a Feeder.
One of the players, standing at the back, is called a "Tekong",
also known as the "Server". The other two players stand close to
the net, one on the left and the other on the right. The player on
the left is called a "feeder/setter/tosser" and the player on the
right is called a "attacker/striker/killer".
EQUIPMENTS
Ball- used in the sport
of sepak takraw is
called a rattan or plastic
ball. The name takraw
is Thai for "woven
rattan ball".
SPECIFICATION OF BALL
The Sepak Takraw ball must be spherical and made
from synthetic fibre in one woven layer. Any ball
without a synthetic rubber covering must have 12
holes, 20 intersections and a circumference of
0.41m to 0.43m for men and 0.42m to 0.44m for
women.
EQUIPMENTS
NET- THE NET USED IN
A GAME IS COMMONLY
MADE OF FINE CORD
OR NYLON WITH SIX TO
EIGHT CENTIMETER
MESH.
Specification of net
The net should be made from cord or nylon with
mesh size of 0.06 to 0.08m. 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. The Sepak Takraw
ball must be spherical and made from synthetic
fibre in one woven layer.
EQUIPMENTS
SHOES/NANYANG- THE
SHOES WORN IN THIS GAME
ARE LIGHT IN WEIGHT AND
HAVE FLAT SOLES. THEY HAVE
A GOOD GRIP ON BOTH
INDOOR AND OUTDOOR
SURFACES.
COURT
Specification of court
The court is an area of 13.4 m X 6.1 m, or 44 ft X 20
ft, free from all obstacles up to the height of 8 m, or
26.25 ft, measured from the floor surface, and free
of all obstacles on the floor or ground up to a
distance of at least 3.0 m, or about 10 feet, from
the edges of the court all the way around.
PROPER ATTIRE
T SHIRT
SHORT
SOCKS
SHOES/NANYANG
TECHNIQUES/STRATEGIES
OFFICIATING OFFICIALS
The game shall be managed by the following
officials:
1 Official referee
2 Umpires
6 Linesmen (4 Side Line and 2 Base Line)
ETIQUETTES
Etiquettes of sepak takraw include proper
attire, following the rules, and respecting the
officials.
Attire:
Players wear a jersey, shorts, socks, and sports
shoes without heels
Jerseys are tucked in
Tracksuits are allowed in cold weather
Jerseys are numbered 1–15
Players wear their assigned team color
Players do not wear neon or reflectorized colors that
could affect the other team's vision
Rules
Players can only touch the ball once before kicking it
over the net
Players can use their legs, head, and torso to hit the
ball
Players cannot use their arms or hands to hit the ball
Each team is allowed three touches of the ball to pass it
over the net
The first team to score 15 or 21 points wins the set
Officials
The game is officiated by a referee, umpires, and
linesmen
The International Sepak Takraw Federation (ISTAF) sets
the rules and regulations for competitions and
tournaments
Equipment and attire must meet ISTAF specifications
Other etiquette
Players must wear their proper uniform to
play
Players must be registered to participate in
competitions
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