Sepak takraw

High school (ages 12+)
Sports & Games

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/sepak-takraw

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the sport classification?Team acrobatic ball sport with a net
2. What is the player configuration?Typically played in 'regu' format with 3 players per side
3. How many players are on a Sepak takraw team?A team has three players who rotate positions during the game.
4. What are some special moves in Sepak takraw?Players can do a header called "mata", a scissors kick called "tendangan gunting", and many acrobatic jumps to hit the ball.

Regu: A team unit in Sepak takraw, typically consisting of three players who rotate positions during play.
Mata: A header in Sepak takraw, often performed with significant aerial acrobatics to direct the ball.
Tendangan Gunting: A 'scissors kick' used in Sepak takraw, involving a mid-air leg swing to strike the ball with power and precision.