An introduction to a new and challenging sport.

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An introduction to a new and challenging sport SEPAK TAKRAW

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An introduction to a new and challenging sport

SEPAK TAKRAW

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What is it? Click here to find out!!

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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

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THE BALL

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• 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.

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THE NET

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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.

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THE COURT

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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HAVE FUN!!!