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    Sepak takraw originated around 500 years ago in Malacca, Malaysia, where it was known as sepak raga. It is played with a rattan ball and can be played with similar rules to badminton. The game has spread throughout Southeast Asia and has different name variations in different countries. An official competition was first held in 1965 in Malaysia. The standard court dimensions are similar to a badminton doubles court, and games are generally played in a best-of-three sets format between two teams of three players each.

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    Sepak takraw originated around 500 years ago in Malacca, Malaysia, where it was known as sepak raga. It is played with a rattan ball and can be played with similar rules to badminton. The game has spread throughout Southeast Asia and has different name variations in different countries. An official competition was first held in 1965 in Malaysia. The standard court dimensions are similar to a badminton doubles court, and games are generally played in a best-of-three sets format between two teams of three players each.

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    SEPAK TAKRAW

    GROUP 3
    ORIGIN

    Sepak Takraw originated in Malaysia – particularly


    in Malacca or Melaka, around 500 years ago. It
    was known as Sepak Raga (sepak: kick; raga: refers to
    the rattan ball) . A ball made of rattan is used. Sepak
    Raga is also played in Brunei and Singapore.
    NAME VARIATIONS

    Due to it being played in many countries, there are many name variations.

    Thailand: Sepak Takraw

    Myanmar: Ching Long

    Indonesia: Sepak Rago

    Laos: Kator

    Philippines: Sipa
    ADDITIONAL INFO

    Changes in the game were made during the visit of King George the
    V in Negeri Sembilan, where it was played in a basketball court.
    Badminton and Sepak Takraw share few similar rules.

    During World War II, the game spread across the northern parts of
    Malaysia, mainly in Penang where it became popular.

    The fi rst offi cial competition was held on May 16, 1965. Since then,
    it has been played over Malaysia. Some soccer players are even to
    play due to the similar game rules.
    COURT DIMENSIONS

    The rattan or synthetic ball


    should have 12 holes and 20
    intersections, approximately
    12.7 centimeters in diameter
    with a circumference of 42-44
    centimeters for men and 43-
    45 centimeters for women.
    COURT DIMENSIONS

    The net should be from


    0.7 meters to 6.1 meters
    in length. The height of
    the net is 1.52 meters(5
    feet) for men, 1.42 meters
    (4 feet and 5 inches) for
    women.
    COURT DIMENSIONS

    The court should be 13.4


    meters (40 feet) x 6.1
    meters (20 feet), almost
    the same size as the
    doubles badminton court.
    HOW TO PLAY?

    Sepak Takraw is played with two teams, called Regu and


    Mississauga. Each Regu has 5 total players - 3 players on
    the court and 2 substitutes. When playing the Regu format,
    a match consists of 3 sets. A match is won when a team
    wins 2 sets. Each set is played to 21 points. In Sepak
    Takraw, you can't touch the ball with your hands or arms.
    That means you have to use your feet, legs, and knees to
    control the ball. Although it takes a bit of agility and
    athleticism, there are some basic moves you can learn.
    BASIC SKILLS

    INSIDE KICK OUSIDE KICK

    The inside kick is probably the most


    important skill to learn because it's the one
    you'll use the most. Thi s is used to control
    Do the ready
    the bal l. You can also use this ki ck for good
    spikes. stance. Use your
    Do an open stance (shoulder width, feet
    apart), and bend your knees while waiting for foot in hitting the
    the bal l. Use your dominant foot. As you
    approach the ball, bend your dominant knee
    up, and use the inside foot to hit the ball.
    ball.
    BASIC SKILLS

    KNEE?/THIGH KICK HEADER

    Use the part of your The player bends


    thigh that is close to their head
    the knee to execute sideward to hit
    this skill properly.
    the ball.

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