“Sepak” is Malay for “kick” and “Takraw” is Thai for the “hand-woven ball” that is used. In 1945 enthusiasts added a court and net with the same dimensions as in doubles badminton, and a set of rules similar to volleyball (without using hands or arms) to form a fantastic spectator sport with world championship tournaments held in both Malaysia and Thailand. In western countries it has been mostly Laotian immigrants who have first introduced Takraw to others. Now ASEC INTERNATIONAL is also happy to help introduce, promote and organize this fun and exciting recreational activity/sport!
Player's Positions:
1. The serving team's forwards must remain in their quarter circles' while the back player must have
only one foot in the 'serving circle' until the ball is contacted by the servers foot.
2. The receiving teams players may stand anywhere in their side of the court, but usually the back
player stands just in front of the serving circle with the forwards on either side of him.
3. Players are allowed to move freely on each half of the court once the ball is has been served.
To Begin Play:
The game begins by one of the forwards tossing the takraw ball to the back player. The back player must then kick the ball, with the foot that is outside the serving circle, into the opponent's court in one try (usually with an extended version of the inside kick). The serve is still good if the ball hits the net as it goes into the other half of the court.
Scoring:
1. Only the serving team can make a point.
2. A fault by the team possessing the ball constitutes a loss of serve'.
3. A set is won by scoring 21 points, unless the points are tied 20 -20, then the set shall be decided
on a difference of two points, up to a ceiling of 25 points.
4. A match is won by winning two out of three sets.
5. If each team wins one set, the tie breaker set only goes to 15 points,unless the points are tied 14 -
14, then the set shall be decided on a difference of two points, up to a ceiling of 17 points.
Faults:
1. The back player does not kick the ball over the net on the service toss.
2. The ball falls to the ground inside or outside of the court.
3. The ball is hit more than three times in succession by one side.
4. The ball hits the net but does not go over it.
5. The ball hits the hand or arm of a player.
6. Any part of the body touches, crosses the plane, or goes under the net.
7. The ball rolls on the body or is stalled.
Note: One player may hit the ball twice, or even three times, consecutively. The ball may be hit up to
6 feet outside court's perimeter.
Control:
When receiving a serve, stay low and deflect the oncoming ball upwards (head and thigh shots are highly
effective for this purpose).
Setting:
Setting is a skill which is executed by propelling the ball high above the net to enable the same, or
another, player to smash the ball into the opponent's court. Usually the player with the best ball control is
setter.
Spiking:
After the ball has been set, it can be spiked down into the opponent's court by the spiker's head or foot.
This is the most effective and dramatic move in the sport. Usually one of the forward players is designated
as spiker during the game so that no confusion will arise as to who will spike the ball.
Blocking:
A block is a defensive skill used mainly for the purpose of preventing a spiked ball,that is coming from
above and close to the net, from flying into the defending side. A block is usually made by jumping and
raising the side of one's foot and leg above the net, or by turning and jumping up with the back to the net.
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