Sepak takraw Introduction Sepak takraw or kick volleyball, is a sport native to Southeast Asia. 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. History The game was first played in the 15th century‘s Malacca Sultanate. Sepak takraw spread to Indonesia from nearby Malacca as early as 16th century. From there the Malay people spread across archipelago and introduced the game in Sulawesi. There the game
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