By:
Robert Morris
• Earliest evidence of the
game started in the 15th
century in Malaysia.
• In Philippines the sport
was called Sipa.
• By the 1940’s the game
had spread across
southeast Asia.
• “Sepak” is the Malaysian
word for kick and
“takraw” is the Thai
word for woven ball.
• Literal translation ~
Kick Ball
• International play is
governed by ISTAF, the
International Sepak
Takraw Federation.
• The Kings World Cup is
held every year in
Thailand.
• The game is also a
regular sporting event in
the Asian Games.
Rules ~
• Teams consist of three members.
• Start of play begins with a
“service”.
• There is a referee who may call
faults or award points based on
the scoring system.
Regulations ~
• Indoor play is on a floor, similar to
volleyball.
• The net is similar to that of a
volleyball net.
• Teams must use the Sepak Takraw
ball for play.
“Service” to start the game.
Similar to a badminton double sized court and a traditional volleyball court.
The Sepak Takraw ball is
constructed to have 12
holes and 20 intersections.
The ball measures must
have a weight of 170-180
grams.
The ball may be one color,
multi-color, or luminous.
Final Leg MalaysiaThailand in
Sepak Takraw
http://www.youtube.com/
watch?v=wGedfSvJXEw
An example of the game
being played.