SEPAK

TAKRAW
PRESENTED BY: RONALYN BARROGO
BSOA- AFTERNOON
 DEFINITION

✘Sepak Takraw, also spelled

as Sepaktakraw or
nicknamed kick volleyball, is a
team sport played with a
synthetic plastic or rattan ball
between two teams of two to
four players on a court
resembling a badminton court.
HISTORY OF
SEPAK
TAKRAW
✘ Sepak Takraw was originated in Malaysia
around 500 years ago. In the 15th century,
it was mostly played by the royal court.

✘ Around 16th century, the game was spread

across Indonesia, where people called
it Sepak Raga. By 1940, the net version
of the game was spread across Southeast
Asia and formal rules and regulations were
formed for the game.
✘ The first official Sepak Takraw
competition was held at a swim club on
May 16th, 1945 in Penang where teams
mostly from various villages of Penang
participated in it.

✘ During that period, the game used to be

called Sepak Raga Jaring. Slowly the
game spread across Southeast Asia and
around 1950s, it was played in almost
every school.
PARTICIPATING COUNTRIES
✘ Even though Sepak Takraw is quite popular in
Southeast Asian countries, its popularity is also
spreading in other parts of the world including
European as well as American countries.

✘ In Los Angeles, there is already a Sepak Takraw

community which is familiarizing the game
around the country. In Canada also, the game has
experienced widespread popularity.
✘ Some of the countries where
Sepak Takraw is quite popular or
emerging as one of the popular
games are Malaysia, Thailand,
Indonesia, Korea, Japan, India,
Philippines, Brunei, USA,
Pakistan.
 BASIC
EQUIPMENT
S
Game Ball

We must begin with the most

important one, the ball.

The ball is a very important and

unique piece of equipment in
sepak takraw. In order to play
Sepak Takraw, you’ll have to get
a Sepak Takraw ball because it
really what makes the game
special and I’m afraid no other
ball you might have at home,
can do the same.
Game shoes
As with any kicking game,
the choice of shoe is vital
to how you will need to
play the game. Shoes are
definitely one of the most
important pieces of
equipment in sepak
takraw. Finding a shoe that
balances flexibility and
protection can be a
challenge.
 Game Net
When looking for a net to add
to your collection of
equipment for sepak takraw,
you want something that is
durable enough to withstand
a 5.6 – 6.5 Oz ball being
kicked into it repeatedly. Also,
having a net that is weather
resistant is important
because you probably do not
want to put it up and take it
The last thing you’ll need is down every time you want to
a net. play.
What do we look for in a
net? Durability.
 HOW TO
PLAY
SEPAK
TAKRAW?
✘ Each team occupies one side of the
court. A coin flip decides which team
serves first.

✘ A team will serve for an entire set (set =

21 pts.).  After the first set is completed,
the other team serves for the next set.
The team that wins two sets first is the
winner.
✘ The set begins when the 
setter/ bowler/ tosser tosses the ball
to the Tekong who kicks the ball
over the net to the opposing team.
The setter and striker must stay in
their designated space until the ball
crosses the net. Teams have 3
touches to return the ball over the
net.
✘ The touches that are allowed are the same
as in soccer. Players are able to use their
entire bodies with the exception of the
arm – from shoulder to fingertip.

✘ Points are scored as one team commits

faults, which brings us to the rules of the
game.  
RULES OF
SEPAK
TAKRAW
 BASIC RULES
✘ The sepak takraw rules are simple,
especially if you are familiar with
volleyball and football (soccer). The object
is to score points against the other team by
touching their side of the court with the
ball, or by the other team committing a
“fault”.

✘ A “fault” is committed when one team does

one of the following:
✘ Kicks the ball out of bounds
✘ A team exceeds 3 touches before
returning the ball across the net
✘ Touches ball with arm or hand
✘ Tekong (server) makes contact without
being on the ground on a serve
✘ Tekong does not make contact on serve
✘ Touching the net
✘ The ball hits the ceiling or ground
 SEPAK TAKRAW SCORING

✘ Knowing how to keep score is

fundamental when learning how to play
sepak takraw. Scoring is simple: Avoid
faults.

✘ The previous section outlines sepak

takraw rules. A point is scored whenever
one or more of the sepak takraw rules are
breached.
✘ If a team lets the ball hit the ground on
their side, then the other team receives a
point. If a player touches the ball with their
arm or hand, the other team gets a point. If
a player touches the net, then the other
team gets a point. If a team doesn’t return
the ball within 3 touches, then the other
team gets a point – so on and so forth…
✘ Each set (game) is played to 21.
Teams must win by two points. In
the event that neither team has won
by two points, the first team to 25
wins the game. Teams play the best
out of three sets, and teams’
alternate serving with each set.
TECHNIQUE
AND SKILLS
✘ Often involving agility, flexibility, and
strength, sepak takraw is a sport that
combines many different 
kicks, spikes, and serves. These range
from basic ones that most beginners
would be able to pick up easily, to the
more acrobatic kinds that require long
periods of training and practice to
execute flawlessly.
 Inside kick
✘ Regarded as the most common and
basic kick in sepak takraw, the inside
kick is used for controlling the ball. This
is done with the inside of the foot, as its
name implies. Stand with your feet
apart, and bend your supporting leg a
little. Hit the ball with the inside of your
other foot.
 Outside kick
✘ Not very commonly used, the outside
kick is a defensive kick that propels the
ball upwards. To execute an outside
kick, the outside of your foot must make
contact with the ball as your knee bends
inwards. The entire kicking leg should
make a right angle at the knee, with the
calf and foot pointing outwards.
 Knee kick
✘ The knee kick actually utilizes the thigh
- the ball is hit with the part of the thigh
that is just above your knee. The stance
is reminiscent of marching, but your
knees would have to be raised as high as
possible. This kick is usually done by
players receiving a serve.
 Header
✘ Not unlike a football header, a
header spike in sepak takraw
involves the use of the forehead to
make the ball fly, especially when
it’s too high in the air for your
kick to reach it. This technique is
used for both serving and striking.
 Horse kick serve
✘ A horse kick serve is difficult to
accomplish, and requires a high
level of skill and flexibility. The
horse kick actually refers to a high
kick; kick as high as you need the
ball to go, and, using your foot, hit
the ball backwards over your
shoulder or head.
 Sunback spike
✘ A sunback spike is similar to the
horse kick, but done in a jump. To
master this, take off on one leg and
kick the other up (a scissor kick)
while still in the air. Before
finishing the jump-kick, hit the ball
over your shoulder or head with
your other leg.
 Roll spike
✘ A simple roll spike refers to jumping on
one leg and flipping in the direction that
you want your ball to move, all while
remaining airborne. Using the other
foot, kick the ball over your opposite
shoulder. You should perform the entire
spike while still in the air, only landing
after you have made contact with the
ball.
FAMOUS
SEPAK
TAKRAW
PLAYER
Thailand’s Anuwat Chaichana

✘ With multiple gold medals, Anuwat

Chaichana accolades speak to why he is
famous. He is a staple on Thailand’s
team. Many consider him to be one of
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Malaysia’s Azlan Alias
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 India’s Harish Kumar

✘ Harish Kumar gained fame as a member

of the bronze medal Indian Sepak Takraw
team in the Asian Games 2018. What has
garnered the interest of the public, is that
Kumar is not only a sepak takraw
medalist, 
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 Thailand’s Siriwat Sakha
✘ his ‘Tekong’ has also built himself a
reputation worthy of being on a list of
famous sepak takraw players.
✘ Siriwat Sakha is another player that is
known for his speed, power, and accurate
serves. He stands heads and shoulders
above his peers. At 1.86m (6ft 1in) he is
above the average height of sepak takraw
players.
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✘ 1. a team sport played with a synthetic plastic or rattan ball

between two teams of two to four players on a court .
✘ 2. the game was spread across Indonesia, where people
called it _________________?
✘ 3. A _________ is committed when one team touches the
ball with hand or arm.
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✘ 6 List down at least 5 types of
✘ 7 kick in sepak takraw.
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✘ 9.He gained fame as a member of the bronze medal Indian
Sepak Takraw team in the Asian Games 2018. Rona Barrogo
✘ 10. He is another player that is known for his speed, power,
and accurate serves.