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SEPAK TAKRAW. ERIC AND LINDSEY. INTRODUCTION. Played on a badminton court with 3 players on each side of the net. The game is played with a ball and players are not allowed to touch it with any part of their arm or hand. BACKGROUND.
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SEPAK TAKRAW ERIC AND LINDSEY
INTRODUCTION • Played on a badminton court with 3 players on each side of the net. • The game is played with a ball and players are not allowed to touch it with any part of their arm or hand.
BACKGROUND • sepaktakraw was created in Malaysia about 500 years ago by the royal family. • the name itself comes from two languages. sepak is “kick” in Malay, takraw is the “ball” in Thai.
RULES SCORING SYSTEM - A point is score once when the Regu hits the ball in bound that the opponent cannot return within 3 touches or when the opponent hits the ball that land out of bound untouched. - Either side can score a point on any serve, but however the Regu who wins a point they will get the next serve. - When either serving side or receiving side commits a fault, a point is awarded to the opponent side including making next service. - A game consists of 2 sets. The winning point for a set is 21 points, unless the point is tied at 20-20, the set shall be decided on a difference of two points, up to a ceiling of 25 points. - If each Regu wins one set, the game shall be decided in the third set called "Tiebreak" with 15 points unless the point is tied at 14-14, then the set shall be decided on a difference of two points, up to a ceiling of 17 points. START OF PLAY - The “Feeder” or “Striker” will toss the ball to the “Server” and he has to keep one foot in the circle while kicking the ball over. - A point is awarded even if the ball touches the net and land within the court. The Regu will continue to serve each time they win a point. - Each Regu is allowed up to 3 touches before returning the ball over the net. The player may not use their hands and a player is allowed to have more then one touch.
TYPES OF KICKS Inside Kick is the most basic. Inside refer to the inside of the foot. This kick is used for control, passing and setting the ball. Outside Kick is using the outside of the foot are usually defensive move used to retrieve or deflect the ball upwards to the next play but the most thrilling highlight of the game is when the players spikes the ball. Roll Spike is when a player jumps his back to the net rotate in the air kicks the ball over his shoulder opposite his kicking foot making him to flip over. It’s the most dramatic move in any game. Spike balls can reach speed of up to 80miles/hr making this moves the most exciting and crowd pleasing moments in any match. Some of the shots can be at off speed pitches as that will mess up the defense. Sunback Spike is a shot when the player jumps with his back to the net and kicks the ball over the same shoulder as his kicking foot. The Sunback is similar to the bicycle kick in soccer
CONCLUSION • SEPAK TAKRAW Sepaktakraw forces players to think on their feet and foot- eye coordination and quickness is essential in playing the game.