Takraw Introduction

Just a takraw enthusiast, not a professional, sharing what I know and experienced.

Sepak takraw is a sport that is a mixture of volleyball and soccer, there are many variations of takraw but the most common would be the 3 a side game

In takraw, each position has their own set of roles and responsibilities, the three positions are, Tekong (Server), Feeder and striker. Perhaps the most breathtaking part in takraw is when the striker executes the spike, defying gravity while maintaining perfect posture.

 The rules of takraw are simple, each team is allowed a maximum of three touches of the ball to get it back over the net to the other side without letting it touch the ground. The first team to score either 15 or 21 points, depending on the rules in play, wins the set. The team that prevails in two sets wins the match.

Play starts when the server is tossed the grapefruit-sized ball by a teammate while keeping one foot in a small 'serving circle'. He then must kick the ball over the net with the other foot. 

After that, volleyball rules pretty much apply, except for the fact that the ball can't be touched by the hands or arms. Top takraw players have to combine great foot-eye coordination with quickness, anticipation, power, flexibility, and acrobatic skills.