The document provides information about sepak takraw, a Malaysian sport similar to volleyball that is played with a rattan ball. It discusses the history and origins of sepak takraw in Malaysia and surrounding regions over 500 years ago. The key rules and techniques of playing sepak takraw are also outlined, such as using only feet, knees, and head to hit the ball over the net and not allowing more than 3 consecutive touches. Scoring and regulations for officiating sepak takraw games are also summarized.
The document provides information about sepak takraw, a Malaysian sport similar to volleyball that is played with a rattan ball. It discusses the history and origins of sepak takraw in Malaysia and surrounding regions over 500 years ago. The key rules and techniques of playing sepak takraw are also outlined, such as using only feet, knees, and head to hit the ball over the net and not allowing more than 3 consecutive touches. Scoring and regulations for officiating sepak takraw games are also summarized.
The document provides information about sepak takraw, a Malaysian sport similar to volleyball that is played with a rattan ball. It discusses the history and origins of sepak takraw in Malaysia and surrounding regions over 500 years ago. The key rules and techniques of playing sepak takraw are also outlined, such as using only feet, knees, and head to hit the ball over the net and not allowing more than 3 consecutive touches. Scoring and regulations for officiating sepak takraw games are also summarized.
The document provides information about sepak takraw, a Malaysian sport similar to volleyball that is played with a rattan ball. It discusses the history and origins of sepak takraw in Malaysia and surrounding regions over 500 years ago. The key rules and techniques of playing sepak takraw are also outlined, such as using only feet, knees, and head to hit the ball over the net and not allowing more than 3 consecutive touches. Scoring and regulations for officiating sepak takraw games are also summarized.
At the end of this lesson, the students should have:
1. Narrated the history and nature of Sepak Takraw.
2. Analyzed the rules and regulation in playing Sepak Takraw. 3. Named the equipment use in Sepak Takraw. 4. Appreciated the importance of playing Sepak Takraw in physical fitness. 5. Executed the basic skills Sepak Takraw. BRIEF 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 malaysian sepak raga federation
was founded in 1960 at penang and later in 1965 it was included in south east asia peninsular games. It was only after this that the sport was named officially as sepak takraw. What is Sepak Takraw?
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. OTHER NAMES OF SEPAK TAKRAW: •SEPAK RAGA IN BRUNEI, INDONESIA,MALAYSIA AND SINGAPORE; • RAGO AND RAGA IN INDONESIA; • SIPA IN THE PHILIPPINES; •CHINLONE IN MYANMAR; • TAKRAW IN THAILAND; •KATAW IN LAOS; •SEK DAI IN CAMBODIA; •CUJU IN CHINA; •DA CAU IN VIETNAM; •JEGICHAGI IN KOREA • KEMARI IN JAPAN. FACILITIES AND EQUIPMENT FACILITIES AND EQUIPMENT 1. The Ball 2. The Net It is spherical in shape The net used in the and is commonly made of game is commonly made synthetic fiber. Initially these of fine cord or nylon with were made of rattan strips six to eight centimeter that have been replaced by mesh. It resembles the synthetic fiber. The type volleyball net. of material and method used for construction of ball must match ISTAF criteria. 4. The Shoes The shoes worn in this game are light in weight and have flat soles. They 3. The Protective Gears have a good grip on both These are ankle supportive indoor and outdoor surfaces. bands that are used by players for providing protection to the joints and they also use forehead bandanas in order to stop the sweat from getting into the eyes. 5. The Playing area - the sepak takraw playing court is quite similar to the volleyball court with a flat, uniform and horizontal surface. The dimension of the court is similar to that of doubles badminton. Dimension of Playing Court •Playing zone area is of 13.4 by 6.1 meters (44 ft. × 20 ft.) Free from all the hurdles up to the height of 8 meters (26 ft.) Measured from the floor surface (note: sand and grass court is not preferred). •The width of the lines bounding the court should not to be more than 4 centimeters (1.6 in.) As measured and is drawn inwards from the edge of the court measurements. •All the boundary lines should be marked at least 3 meters (9.8 ft.) Far from all obstructions. •The center line - the inside line (center line) of 2 centimeter (0.79 in.) Should be drawn equally separating the right and left court. •The quarter circle - at the corner of the center line, the quarter circle shall be drawn from the sideline to the middle line with a range of 0.9 meters (2 ft. 11 in.) Estimated and drawn outwards from the edge of the 0.9 m radius. The service circle - the service circle of 0.3 m is drawn on the left and the right court, the focal point of which is 2.45 m from the back line of the court and 3.05 m from the sidelines, the 0.04 m line will be estimated and drawn outward from the edge of the 0.3 m radius. Basic Rules And Regulation Scoring Scoring in Sepak Takraw is relatively simple with a side receiving a point every time their opponents fault. Faults (which result in a point for the opposition) include:
•The Tekong jumping off the ground to make the service
•The Tekong not licking the ball when making service •An Inside player touches the net whilst throwing the ball •The ball fails to cross to the opposition's half •The ball goes over the net but lands outside of the court boundaries •Playing the ball more than 3 times in a row •Touching the ball on the opposing side •The ball touches the arm •Holding or grabbing the ball •The ball touching the ceiling or any other object Winning the Game A game of Sepak Takraw is won by the first side to win two sets. Each set is is won by the team that is first to reach 21 points. If a set is tied 21-21, then a tie breaker shall be played in which the first team to open up a two point lead or reaches 25 points is declared the winner. Because of the fast and athletic nature of the game, it takes a good degree of physical fitness, flexibility as well as teamwork for a team to be successful in winning a match. Rules of Sepak Takraw ➢ Games of Sepak Takraw shall be played by two teams of three players. ➢ Games should be played on a court that fits the regulation size and markings as set out by ITSAF, with an official Sepak Takraw ball. ➢ The team to serve first is decided by a coin toss before the match commences. ➢ Play begins when the server is thrown the ball by a teammate and must then kick the ball over the net whilst keeping one foot in the service circle. ➢ Players may only touch the ball with their feet, head, knees and chest. Touching the ball with the hand or any other part of the body can result in a fault and a point for the opposition. ➢ Each team is allowed a maximum of three touches of the ball to return it back over the net without letting it touch the ground. ➢ Failure to return the ball over the net before it hits the ground results in a point to the opposition. ➢ Points are always scored in Sepak Takraw by the opposition faulting, and they can do this in a number of ways (see above). ➢ The first team to reach 21 points wins a set. The first team to win two sets is declared the winner. OFFICIAL OF THE GAME Technical Delegates •The one who is responsible for the inspection to ensure that all facilities, competition venue and competition equipment are observe to the rules of the game. Jury •Group of people who are assigned to judge the competition. Official Referee •The one who decides if the violation in the game is valid Referee •The one who watches the game to ensure that the rules of the game are accordingly applied. Linesmen •An official that helps the referee to watch the sideline of the court and also the one who decides if the ball is out of the game.