an introduction to a new and challenging sport
TRANSCRIPT
An introduction to a new and challenging sport
SEPAK TAKRAW
Sepak – Malay word for Kick; Takraw – Thai word for ball. Literally means “Kick ball”
Evidence dates the game back to the 15th century
Created by the royal family of Malaysia 500 years ago
In 1965 the game was unified into the present volleyball style with the addition of a net and international rules.
A Little History
THE BALL
Click icon to add picture
• The Sepak Takraw
ball is spherical in
shape, made of
synthetic fiber of one
woven layer.
• Sepak Takraw ball
without synthetic
rubber covering must
consist of the
following
characteristics;
• Have 12 holes.• Have 20
intersections.Circumference• 16”-17” for men• 16.5” – 17.4” for
women.Weight• 170 gm to 180 gm
for men • and 150 gm to 160
gm for women.
THE NET
Click icon to add picture
NET HEIGHT
• 1.52m (5 feet) for
men
• 1.42m (4.6 feet) for
women
POST HEIGHT
• 1.55m (5’1”) for men
• 1.45m (4’9”) for
women.
The same net height as
badminton.
THE COURT
Click icon to add picture
Rectangular court that measures 44 feet by 20 feet.
No overhead obstacles for 8 meters above the playing area.
Boundary lines are in play and the court is measured from the outside of the lines.
The boundary lines must be 1.5” wide.
Boundary lines must be ten feet from all obstacles; walls, stands, etc.
The centerline divides the court equally into 22’ halves.
WAYS TO HIT The ball can only be
contacted with the arms (hands) to initiate a serve, thrower tosses the server (Tekong) the ball for the service kick.
Head Feet Knees Any way other than
using the arms and hands.
Rules and GameplayThe player in the quoter
circle throws the ball to the server.
The Tekong (server) must have one foot in the service circle when they kick the ball.
There are three players on each Regu (team).
Each team member may only hit the ball once with a maximum of three hits.
The players may use any body part other than their shoulder down to their fingertips to keep the ball in play.
A team wins a game when they win two out of three sets.
The winning point for a set is 21 but the team must be up by 2 points.
This is a very fast paced sport.Can be played on a hard court, grass area,
beach and anywhere there is room for a 44’ by 20’ court.
High kicks and inverted body play so be careful.
Most of all…..
CONCLUSION
HAVE FUN!!!