Sepak TakrawBy: Angela Smith and Josh Zeigler

Introduction•First played in the 15th century•Originated in Malacca Sultanate•Combination of soccer and volleyball•Very popular in Indonesia

Rules•Play to 15 and win by 2 in a game•2 teams of three players•Players can use their feet and head•Can only hit the ball three times •5 games in a set

Scoring System•An official match is won by the best of five

sets•A point is warded when either team

commits a fault•Each set is one by the team that scores

15 points•A match is won by the team that wins the

most sets(2 or 3)

Faults•Any player who touches the ball on the

opponents side•Any player’s body crossing the net above

or below except during a follow through•The ball touches the arm•Kicking the ball more than three times in

succession•The ball touching the ceiling

Dimensions of the Court

Differences between Sepak Takraw and VolleyballVolleyball Use your forearms to pass Higher net height Larger court area Played with six people Server serves ball over the

net

Sepak Takraw Use your feet to pass Lower net height Smaller court area Played with three people Server serves to his or her

teammate

How

to serve in Sepak TakrawServing a Rattan ball

• Server serves to striker

Rattan Ball•Must have 12 holes and 20 intersections•Spherical in shape•Made of synthetic fiber•Men’s Circumference- No less than 17

inches•Women’s Circumference- 17 t0 18 inches•Weight

▫Men’s- 6.0 to 6.3 ounces▫Women’s-5.3 to 5.6 ounces

Sepak Takraw Championship•Malaysia vs. Thailand 2011

Conclusion•Sepak Takraw continues to vastly grow•There are over 40 countries who compete•Flexibility is key in this sport as well as:

▫Muscular Endurance▫Muscular Strength▫Cardiovascular Endurance