Law of the Game
Beach Sepaktakraw
1.
THE COURT
1.1.
Area of 13.4m (6.7m X 6.7m each side of the
court) x 6.1m free from all obstacles up to the height of 8 m measured from the
floor surface. The surface of the court must be beach sand of the following
requirements.
|
Name |
Particle Diameter |
|
Fine
gravel |
2.0
mm |
|
Very
Course sand |
1.0
mm - 2.0 mm |
|
Coarse
sand |
0.5
mm - 1.0 mm |
|
Medium
sand |
0.25
mm - 0-50 mm |
|
Fine
sand |
0.15
mm - 0.25 mm |
|
Very
fine sand |
0.05
mm - 0.15 mm |
|
Silt
and Clay |
below
0.05 mm |
1.2.
These requirements related to the particle sizes
allow for excellent drainage and must absolutely be considered in order to
successfully face all different weather conditions.
1.3. The sand must also be free
of any organic material. The recommended sand requirements for Beach
Sepaktakraw court installations must have the following physical properties.
1.3.1
be
naturally weathered
1.3.2
be
sub angular / rounded
1.3.3
not
acquired from a crushed rock source
1.4. The quality of the sand
will be controlled to a depth of 40 cm.
1.5.
The width of the lines bounding the court
should not be more than 0.05m measured and drawn inwards from the edge of the
court measurements. A tape or rope can be used to be the boundary lines. All
the boundary lines should be drawn at least 3.0m away from all obstacles.
1.6.
The Centerline of 0.05m should be drawn
equally dividing the right and left court.
2.
THE POST
2.1.
The posts shall be 1.55m (1.45m for women)
in height from the ground and shall be sufficiently firm to maintain high net
tension. It should be made from very strong materials and shall not be more
0.05m in radius.
2.2.
The posts shall be erected or placed firmly
0.3m away from the sideline and in line with the Centerline.
3.
THE NET
3.1
The
net shall be made of fine ordinary cord or nylon with 0.06m to 0.08m mesh.
3.2
The
net is 0.7m in depth and not shorter than 6.1m in length placed vertically over
the axis of the centerline.
3.3
Two
side bands 0.05m wide are fastened vertically to the net and placed above each
sideline. They are considered as part of the net.
3.4
The
net shall be edged with 0.05m and tape double at the top and bottom supported
by a fine ordinary cord or nylon cord that runs through the tape, strain over
and flushes with the top of the post.
3.5
The
height of the net at the centre of the court shall be 1.52m for men and 1.42m
for women while at the posts shall be 1.55m for men and 1.45m for women.
4.
THE SEPAKTAKRAW BALL
4.1.
The
Sepaktakraw ball shall be spherical in shape, made of synthetic fiber of one
woven layer.
4.2.
Sepaktakraw
ball with synthetic rubber covering must consist of the following
characteristics;
4.2.1.
Have 12
holes.
4.2.2.
Have 20
intersections.
4.2.3.
Has a
circumference measuring not less from 0.41m to 0.43m for men and from 0.42m to
0.44m for women.
4.2.4.
Has a
weight that range from 170 gm to 180 gm for men and from 150 gm to 160 gm for
women.
4.3.
The
Sepaktakraw ball can be in plain single colour, multi-colour, and luminous
colours, but not in any colour that will impair the performance of the players.
4.4.
The
Sepaktakraw ball can also be constructed of synthetic rubber or soft durable
material for covering the ball, for the purpose of softening the impact of the
ball on the player’s body. The type of material and method used for
constructing the ball, or for covering the ball with rubber or soft durable
covering must be approved by ISTAF before it can be used for any competition.
4.5.
All
world, international, regional competitions sanctioned by ISTAF, including but
not limited to, the Olympic Games, World Games, Commonwealth Games, Asian Game
and SEA Games, must be played with ISTAF approved Sepaktakraw balls.
5.
THE PLAYERS
5.1 Regu
event,
Each
Regu comprises of 4 players and 2 reserves.
5.2 Team
event,
Each
team comprises of 2 Regus (8 players and 4 reserves)
5.3
The player serving will position himself
behind the baseline of the court. Any one of the four players can execute the
serve.
5.4
The other three players shall be in their
respective court.
6.
PLAYER’S ATTIRE
6.1.
The players are allowed to wear anything
besides jeans, long pants, and as long as the attire is decent. It is forbidden
for players to wear anything that endanger themselves or their opponents during
the game.
6.2.
Players wearing earrings, chains, watches
and any other form of accessories are not allowed to play in the court.
6.3.
For women swimming costume is allowed but
shorts or bermudas must be worn to overlap the costume.
Recommended apparels are: -
·
·
T-Shirt,
·
Singlet
·
Round neck shirts
·
Bermudas
·
Shorts
·
Tights
·
Feet Padding,
6.4.
The entire apparel of a player is regarded
as part of his/her body
6.5.
The Regu captain is identified with a
marking of a ‘C ‘or an armband on the left arm.
6.6.
Anything that helps to increase or reduce the speed the ball
or movement of a player is not allowed.
7.
SUBSTITUTION
Regu
Event
7.1.
Substitution of a player is allowed at any
time on request made by the Team Manager to the Official Referee when the ball
is not in play.
7.2.
Each "Regu" is allowed to make 2
substitutions per match.
7.3.
A Player who has been sent off by Referee
during a match may not be substituted.
7.4.
Each
Regu will be allowed to make a substitution for injury provided a substitution
had not been made earlier. If both substitutions had been made, the regu will
not be allowed to continue and will be considered as having lost.
7.5.
Any
"Regu" having less than 4 players will not be allowed to continue the
game and will be considered as having lost unless a penalty send off, the Regu
will continue without any substitution.
Team
Event
7.6 Substitution of a
player is allowed at any time on request made by the Team Manager to the
Official Referee when the ball is not in play.
7.7
Each
‘Regu’ is allowed to make 2 substitutions per match.
7.8
Each
Regu will be allowed to make a substitution for injury provided a substitution
had not been made earlier. If both substitutions had been made, the regu will
not be allowed to continue and will be considered as having lost.
7.9
Any
"Regu" in a Team having less than 4 players will not be allowed to
continue the game and the match will be declared a forfeit in favor of the
opposing team for the particular Regu unless a penalty send off, the Regu will
continue without any substitution.
8.
THE COIN TOSS AND WARM UP
8.1.
Before commencing
the game, the Court Referee will toss a coin or disc and the side winning the
toss will choose side or service. The side that loses the toss will abide with
the decision.
8.2.
The side winning
the toss shall "warm-up" first for 2 minutes followed by the other
"Regu". Only 6 persons are allowed to move freely in the court with
the official ball.
9.
POSITION OF PLAYERS DURING
SERVICE
9.1.
At the start of play, the players of both
"Regu's" must be in their respective courts in a ready position.
9.2.
The Player serving the ball must have both
feet outside the base line.
9.3.
The other three players shall be within
their side of the court and remain in one spot, while ‘serve’ is being made.
9.4.
The opponent or receiving Regu is free to be
anywhere within its court.
10.
START OF PLAY AND SERVICE
The “Regu” that chooses “service” shall start the match
.
10.2.
Once the Referee calls the score, the player
doing the service will toss the ball in the air and kicks the ball over to the
opponent. The ball can be kicked in any manner using the foot. If the Tekong
throws the ball before the Referee calls the score, it shall be a re-throw and
a warning will be given to the thrower. A repetition of this act will be considered
as ‘Fault’. The serve can be executed anywhere along the baseline.
10.3. During
the service, as soon as the Tekong kicks the ball, all the players are allowed
to move about freely in their respective courts.
10.4. 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.
11.
FAULT
11.1.
The Serving Side During Service
11.1.1.
The “Tekong” plays about with the ball
(bumping, giving to other player, etc.) after the call of score has been made
by the Referee.
11.1.2.
The "Tekong" does not kick the
ball on the service throw.
11.1.3.
The ball touches his own player before
crossing over the opponent court.
11.1.4.
The ball goes over the net but falls outside
the court.
11.1.5.
The ball does not cross to the opponent
side.
11.1.6.
The Tekong foot touches the baseline or any
other markings in the court before he kicks the ball to serve
11.1.7.
A player uses his hand or hands, or any
other parts of his arm or arms to facilitate the execution of a kick even if
the hand or arm does not directly touches the ball, but it touches other
objects or surfaces instead when doing so.
11.1.8.
The Tekong of the serving regu throws the
ball before the referee calls the score, for the second or subsequent time
during the match.
11.2.
For Both Regus During The Game
11.2.1.
Stepping on the centre line (except during a
follow through after an execution of a spike or a block)
11.2.2.
Any player who touches the ball on the
opponent side.
11.2.3.
Any part of player's body crosses over into
opponent's court whether above or under the net except during the
follow-through of the ball.
11.2.4.
Playing the ball more than 3 times in
succession.
11.2.5.
The ball touches the arm.
11.2.6.
Stopping or holding the ball under the arm,
between the legs or body.
11.2.7.
Any part of the body or player's outfits
touches the net or the post or the Referee's chairs or falls into the
opponent's side.
11.2.8.
The ball touches any objects.
12.
CHANGE OF SERVICE
12.1. Change of service is given when any fault
is committed by the serving side or the receiving side kills the return.
13.
TIME OUT
13.1 A One minute time-out will be given
once a ‘Regu’ reaches 11 points. During the Tie Break set the time out will be
given when one ‘Regu’ reaches 8 points Only 6 persons are allowed at the base
line.
13.2 The 6 persons should
consist of the 4 players and two other person of properly attired different
from the players.
14.
SCORING OF POINTS
14.1. A point is given to the Regu when its
opponent have committed any fault
15.
SCORING SYSTEM
15.1.
The winning point for the match is a maximum
of 21 points
15.2.
The change of side shall occur when one Regu
reaches 11 points
16.
TIE BREAK
16.1.
Should the team tie with one regu each, the
match will be decided by a tiebreak set of 15 points. The change of side shall
occur when one of the regu reaches 8 points.
16.2.
Each team will choose any 4 players and 2
reserves from their registered 12 players to play in the tiebreak set.
17.
TEMPORARY SUSPENSION OF
PLAY
17.1 The Referee can suspend
play temporarily should a player gets injured and needs immediate treatment, for not more than 5 minutes for each regu.
17.2 An injured player is
allowed up to 5 minutes injury time-out. If after 5 minutes, the player is
unable to continue, a substitution must be made. If the injured player's team
has already made a substitution, the match will be declared a forfeit in favor
of the opposing team.
17.3 In the event of
obstructions, disturbances or any other matters, only the Official Referee can
suspend play upon concurrence with the Tournament Committee.
17.4 In the course of such
suspension, all players are not allowed to leave the court to receive drinks or
any form of assistance.
18.
DISCIPLINE
18.1
Every player must abide by the rules of the
game. Players are not allowed to wear any jewelry or accessories e.g. earrings,
chains, watches etc. in the court.
18.2
Only the Captain of the "Regu" is
allowed to approach the referee during the game. either for matters relating to
the position as well as condition
of the players in the “Regu”, or to ask for a reasonable explanation for the decision
made by the referee concerning the match, for which the referee must accede to
the request made by the
Captain of the “Regu”.
18.3
The team managers, coaches, players and team
officials are however not allowed to dispute the referee's decision during the
match or to act in any way that will jeopardize the continuity of the match,
for which such act shall be regarded as a serious Disciplinary offence.
19.
PENALTY
19.1. Players disobeying rules will be penalised
by the Referee
19.1.1.
Showing dissent by words or action towards
any officials, with regards to any decision and to any players or spectators
19.1.2.
Using foul or abusive language to any
officials, players or spectator
19.1.3.
To take any improper step or action in order
to influence any decision made by the officials
19.1.4.
To leave the court without the permission of
the Referee
19.1.5.
To commit ungentlemanly conduct
19.1.6.
To disobey orders and rules of play
The Referee may use one of the following
cards:
·
Yellow Card: Caution
·
Red Card :
Expulsion
Red card shall be given to the following
offences committed “INTENTIONALLY”
19.1.7.
Persist in misconduct after receiving a
caution
19.1.8.
Violent conduct (eg. Striking, kicking,
spitting towards any game officials, opponents or spectators)
19.1.9.
Using foul or abusive language
Note: Any player who is shown the
Red Card shall be sent off the court and disciplinary action shall be taken
against him. The Player concerned shall not be allowed to play in any game
until sanction has been made.
19.2.
Fouls and misconduct are penalized as
follows:
Disciplinary Sanctions –
19.2.1.
Cautionable Offences
A player is cautioned and shown the yellow card if he commits
any of the following six offences:
19.2.1.1.
Is guilty of unsporting behavior by the display of such
action that can be reasonably regarded as either a mitigated or unmitigated
violation of the norms of sporting ethics, which can be considered as having or
will have a detrimental effect on the proper conduct of the match as a whole.
19.2.1.2.
Shows dissent by word or action.
19.2.1.3.
Persistently infringes the Laws of the Game.
19.2.1.4.
Delays the restart of play.
19.2.1.5.
Enters or re-enters the court without the
referee's permission.
19.2.1.6.
Deliberately leaves the court without the
referee’s permission.
19.3.
Sending-off Offences
A player is
sent off and shown the red card if he commits any of the following five offences:
19.3.1.
Is guilty of serious foul play.
19.3.2.
Is guilty of violent conduct, including an
act executed with deliberate intent to cause injury to his opponent.
19.3.3.
Spits at an opponent or any other person.
19.3.4.
Using offensive or insulting or abusive
language and/or gestures.
19.3.5.
Receives a second caution card (Yellow Card)
within the same match.
19.4.
A player who commits a cautionable offence
either on or off the court, whether directed towards opponent, team-mate, the
referee, an assistant referee or any other person, for which a yellow card is
awarded for each the offence committed is disciplined as follows:
19.4.1. Offence:
First
Yellow Card:
Penalty:
·
Normal Caution
19.4.2.
Offence :
Second
Yellow Card received by the same player in different matches, but in the same
tournament.
Penalty:
·
One Match Suspension
19.4.3.
Offence:
Third
Yellow Card received after suspension for the first two Yellow Cards in the
tournament by the same player.
Penalty:
·
Two
(2) Matches Suspension
·
A
Fine of US$100 (One Hundred Dollars is to be paid by the club or any other body
the player represent in the match.
19.4.4. Offence:
Fourth
Yellow card received after two matches' suspension for the earlier Third Yellow
Card in the same tournament by the same player.
Penalty:
·
Immediate suspension from playing in the next
or subsequent matches in any tournament sanctioned by relevant Sepaktakraw
controlling authority until a Disciplinary Committee is convened and a have
been reached on the matter.
19.4.5.
Offence :
Two Yellow Cards received by the same player within the
Same match.
Penalty:
·
Two (2) Matches
Suspension
·
A Fine of US$100
(One Hundred Dollars is to be paid by the club or any other body the player
represent in the match.
·
A Red Card will
be given for a third disciplinary offence committed in any other matches in the
tournament.
19.5.
A player who commits a sending-off offence
either on or off the court, whether directed towards opponent, team-mate, the
referee, an assistant referee or any other person, for which a red card is
awarded for each of the offence committed is disciplined according to the
nature of the offence committed is disciplined as follows:
19.5.1.
Offence:
Red Card
Penalty:
·
Send-Off
from the game and immediate suspension from playing in any tournament
sanctioned by the relevant controlling authority for Sepaktakraw until a
Disciplinary Committee is convened and a decision has been reached on the
matter.
20.
MISCONDUCT OF TEAM OFFICIALS
20.1.
Disciplinary action will be taken against
Team Officials or his team for any misconduct or disturbances committed by the
official or team during a tournament whether in or outside the court.
Any team official who commits a misconduct or disturbances will be immediately escorted out from the arena by the tournament officials and the official referee and will also be immediately suspended from being a team official, until a Disciplinary Committee is convened and a decision has been reached on the matter.
21.
GENERAL
21.1. In the event of any question or any matter
arising out of any point, which is not expressly provided for in any of the
rules of the game, the decision of the Official Referee shall be final.
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The amendments have been approved during the International
Sepaktakraw Federation (ISTAF) Congress on 2 July 2007 in |