Sepak Takraw
Find out about the school's Sepak Takraw CCA, including training schedules, game rules, key techniques, and the team's achievements in national competitions.
Introduction
Sepak takraw differs from the similar sport of volleyball in its use of a rattan ball and only allowing players to use their feet, knee, chest and head to touch the ball. It is a popular sport in South-East Asia. In Malaysia, the game is called sepak raga or takraw.
A match is played between two teams, also known as ‘regus’, each consisting of three players. One of the three players shall be at the back; he is called a “tekong”. The other two players shall be in front, one on the left and the other on the right. The player on the left is called a ‘left inside’ and the player on the right is called the ‘right inside’. The side that must serve first shall start the first set. The side that wins the first set shall have the options of ‘choosing service’. The throw must be executed as soon as the referee calls the score. If either of the “inside’ players throws the ball before the referee calls the score, it must be re-thrown and a warning will be given to the thrower.
During the service, as soon as the Tekong kicks the ball, all the players are allowed to move freely in their respective courts. The service is valid if the ball passes over the net, whether it touches the net or not, and inside the boundary of the two net tapes and boundary lines of the opponent’s court.
Objectives
Since 2006, some of the pupils were identified as potential sepak takraw players and hence a team was formed to participate in the zonal competition.
Since then, our sepak takraw boys have performed well in the zonal and subsequently went on to qualify and performed well in the National competition.
To provide quality competition experiences for our school athletes to support character development through the pursuit of sporting excellence.
Teachers-in-charge
Mr Azimi bin Ahmad (1st IC)
Mdm Farhanah Suratman (2nd IC)
Mr. Tay Zhi Qiang Shawn
Mr. Praven Raj
Ms Joan Tan
Coach:
Mr. Rithwan Kassim
CCA Schedule
Sepak Takraw CCA schedule
Day | Time | Pupil | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Every Tuesday | 7.30 a.m. to 9.00 a.m. | P3 to P6 pupils | ||
Every Wednesday | 2.00 p.m. to 4.00 p.m. | Selected P3-P6 pupils who have been identified and selected for training | ||
Every Friday | 2.15 p.m. to 4.15 p.m. | Selected P3-P6 pupils who have been identified and selected for training | ||
Every sepak takraw training sessions are conducted before and during the national competitions. Post-competition, current and new potential sepak takraw players will continually be scouted and identified to attend further training in preparation for next year’s competition.
Techniques and skills in sepak takraw
Often involving agility, flexibility, and strength, sepak takraw is a sport that combines many different kicks, spikes, and serves. These range from basic ones that most beginners would be able to pick up easily, to the more acrobatic kinds that require long periods of training and practice to execute flawlessly.
Inside kick
Regarded as the most common and basic kick in sepak takraw, the inside kick is used for controlling the ball. This is done with the inside of the foot, as its name implies. Stand with your feet apart, and bend your supporting leg a little. Hit the ball with the inside of your other foot.
Outside kick
Not very commonly used, the outside kick is a defensive kick that propels the ball upwards. To execute an outside kick, the outside of your foot must make contact with the ball as your knee bends inwards. The entire kicking leg should make a right angle at the knee, with the calf and foot pointing outwards.
Knee kick
The knee kick actually utilises the thigh - the ball is hit with the part of the thigh that is just above your knee. The stance is reminiscent of marching, but your knees would have to be raised as high as possible. This kick is usually done by players receiving a serve.
Header
Not unlike a football header, a header spike in sepak takraw involves the use of the forehead to make the ball fly, especially when it’s too high in the air for your kick to reach it. This technique is used for both serving and striking.
Achievements
2026
Senior Team achieved 5th in the Nationals
2025
Senior Team achieved 3rd in the Nationals.
Junior Team achieved:
Team 2: 4th place in Classification Round, 1st in Tiered Round.
Team 3: 2nd place in Classification Round, 3rd in Tiered Round.
2024
Senior Team achieved 1st in the Nationals.
Junior Team achieved:
Team 1: 4th in Classification Round, 2nd in Tiered Rounds.
Team 2: 4th in Classification Round, 3rd in Tiered Rounds.
2023
Senior Team achieved 1st in the National School Games.
Junior Team achieved:
Team 1: 4th place in Classification Round, 7th in Tiered Round.
Team 2: 2nd place in Classification Round, 5th in Tiered Round.
Team 3: 4th place in Classification Round, 3rd in Tiered Round.
2022
Senior Team achieved 2nd in position in the Nationals.
Junior Team 1 achieved 1st in place in their Tier 1 Gold Group.
Junior Team 2 achieved 2nd place in in their Tier 2 Silver 1 Group.
2021
Senior Team achieved 1st in the Nationals.
2020
Both Senior and Junior Teams achieved "Achievement" (Local Event under Special Provision)
2019
Senior Team achieved 2nd in the Nationals.
Junior Team achieved 1st in Tiered 2 rounds in the Nationals.
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