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Sepak Takraw. By: Angela Smith and Josh Zeigler. I ntroduction. First played in the 15 th 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
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SepakTakraw By: 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
Differences between SepakTakraw and Volleyball Volleyball • Use your forearms to pass • Higher net height • Larger court area • Played with six people • Server serves ball over the net SepakTakraw • 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 SepakTakraw Serving 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
SepakTakraw Championship • Malaysia vs. Thailand 2011
Conclusion • SepakTakraw 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