What is Sepak Takraw?
You guys may be wondering what exactly is Sepak Takraw, well, it’s a local version of an organised hackey sack game only it uses a different sort of “sack”. According to Wikipedia, it is a sport native to Southeast Asia, resembling volleyball, except that it uses a rattan ball and only allows players to use their feet and head to touch the ball. A cross between soccer and volleyball, it is a popular sport in Thailand, Cambodia, Malaysia, Laos, Philippines and Indonesia.
Takraw means “kick” in Thai.
Sepak Takraw is also called Takraw for short or a Westernised term used is Kick Volleyball. Yes, the game uses a net to separate two Regus or teams, which consists of three players. Two players will position themselves at the front, near the net and one will be at the back and is called, Tekong.
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5 opinions for What is Sepak Takraw?
Stephen
Nov 14, 2007 at 6:37 am
Sounds interesting. I’ll have to read up more on it.
Thanks.
Bugz
Jan 5, 2008 at 8:43 am
This is a great game. I only Hope that the Philippine Government will pay more attention to this sport and its’ athletes
Braga
Aug 17, 2008 at 12:04 pm
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0c7EX9EMPFo
Nawa
Aug 19, 2008 at 10:28 pm
Just to clarify a bit.
Sepak is actually a Malay for kick
Takraw is Thai for rattan ball.
:D
jerica molina
Nov 22, 2008 at 12:59 am
my x b.f loves to play sepak takraw when we were still in high school maybe because the sport is so interesting and exciting……
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