Law of
the Game
Sepaktakraw Double Regu
1.
THE COURT
1.1.
The
court is a rectangular area measuring 13.4 m x 6.1 m free from all obstacles up
to the height of 8 m measured from the court surface.
1.2.
The
width of the lines bounding the court should not be more than 0.04m measured
and drawn inwards from the edge of the court measurements.
1.3.
All
the boundary lines should be drawn at least 3.0m away from all obstacles.
1.4. The Centreline
The
centreline of 0.02 m should be drawn equally dividing the right and left court.
2 THE POSTS
2.1.
The
posts shall be 1.55 m (1.45 m for women) in height from the floor and shall be
sufficiently firm to maintain high net tension. It should be made from very
strong materials and shall not be more than 0.04 m in radius.
2.2.
The
posts shall be erected or placed firmly 0.3 m away from the sideline and in
line with the Centreline.
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 centreline.
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 fibre of one
woven layer.
4.2.
Sepaktakraw
ball without 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.
A
match is played by two Regu's, each consisting of two players
5.2.
One
of the two players of the serving regu shall be at the back, positioned behind
the baseline for the service kick for which he also acts as the thrower from
any position along and behind the baseline, and he is called a Tekong.
5.3.
The
other non-serving player also known as "Alternate Tekong" of the
serving regu as well as the players of the receiving regu shall be positioned
within their respective courts.
5.4.
Double Regu Team
Event
5.4.1.
Each team shall consist of minimum of 6 players and
a maximum of 9 players all of whom must be registered. (3 regus of 6 players
and 3 substitutes)
5.4.2.
Prior to the commencement of a game each team must
have at least 6 players present on the playing court.
Any
“team” having less than 6 players will not be allowed to play the game and will
be considered as having lost.
5.5
Double Regu Event
5.5.1.
Each
Regu shall consist of 3 players (1 Regu of 2 players plus 1 substitute) all of
whom must be registered.
5.5.2.
Prior
to the commencement of a game each regu must have at least 2 players present on
the playing court.
5.5.3.
Any
“Regu” having less than 2 players will not be allowed to play the game and will
be considered as having lost.
6.
PLAYER’S ATTIRE
6.1.
All equipment used by
players must be appropriate for Sepaktakraw. Any equipment that is designed to
increase or reduce the speed of the ball, increase a player’s height or
movement or in any other way give an unfair advantage and that endangers
himself/herself or other players shall not be permitted.
6.2.
To
avoid unnecessary conflicts or confusion, two opposing teams must wear
different colour jerseys.
6.3.
Teams must have a minimum of two sets of
Jerseys/T-shirts, one light and the other dark in colour. If both teams arrive
at a match dressed in
6.4.
A player’s attire consists of Jersey/T-shirts,
shorts, socks and sport shoes with rubber soles without heels. The entire
apparel of a player is regarded as part of his/her body. All Jerseys/T-shirts
should be tucked in. In case of cold weather, the players are permitted to use
tracksuits.
6.5.
All jerseys/ T-shirts shall be numbered on both
sides. A player must be assigned with one permanent number throughout the
tournament. Each participating team is allowed to use only number 1 to number
15. The size of the number shall not be less than 19cm in height at the back
and should be 10cm in height for the front (centre chest area).
6.6.
The Captain of each Regu shall wear an armband of a
different colour from the Jersey/T-shirt on the left arm.
6.7.
Any other apparel not specifically mentioned in
these Rules must first receive the approval of ISTAF Technical Commission.
7.
SUBSTITUTION
7.1.
Each "Regu” in a Double Regu
Event may either not nominate or nominate any one-reserve player and it can
make up to two
consecutive substitutions in a set.
7.2.
In
case of injury, after substitutions had been made, the Regu will not be allowed
to continue.
7.3.
Any
“Regu” having less than 2 players will not be allowed to continue the game and
will be considered as having lost.
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 3 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
Tekong shall be positioned at any point behind the baseline of his respective
court for the execution of the serve. The Tekong shall also be the thrower for
the serve.
9.3
The
non-serving player for the serving regu, can position himself at any location
within his side of the court, but must remain within one spot while the serve
is being made.
9.4
The
opponent or receiving Regu is free to be anywhere within its court.
10.
THE
START OF PLAY AND SERVICE
10.1 The side that must serve first
shall start the first set. The side that wins the first set will start and
serve in the second set.”
10.2 The throw must be executed as
soon as the Referee calls the score.
If the Tekong, who is also the thrower, throws the ball before the
referee calls the score, it must be re-thrown and
a warning given to the regu. A repetition of this act will be considered as
‘Fault’
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.
10.5 Players of the serving regu will
alternate as Tekong each time it has won a point from the previous serve until
the receiving team manages to gain a point.
Double Regu Team Event
10.6 In a knock out system Team do not
have to play the 3rd Regu if a winner has been decided.
10.7 In a league system, the Teams
will have to play all 3 Regus. Teams without the 3rd Regu will be
considered as giving a walk over and a maximum point of 21 points each set will
be awarded to the opponent.
11.
FAULTS
11.1
The Serving Side During Service
11.1.1
The
Tekong who is making the service throws, plays about with the ball (throwing up
the ball, bumping, etc.) after the call of score has been made by the referee.
11.1.2
The
non-serving players of the serving regu move away from his adopted position for
the serve when the serve is being made.
11.1.3
The
Tekong jumps off the ground or when his feet goes across the baseline on his
side of the court, including the act of touching the baseline with any part of
his body when executing the serve.
11.1.4
The
Tekong does not kick the ball on the service throw.
11.1.5
The
ball touches his own player before crossing over the opponent court.
11.1.6
The
ball goes over the net but falls outside the court.
11.1.7
The
ball does not cross to the opponent side.
11.1.8
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.
11.1.9
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
Serving And Receiving Side During
Service
11.2.1
Creating
distracting manner or noise or shouting at his opponent.
11.3
For Both Sides During The Game
11.3.1
Stepping
on the centre line (except during a follow through after an execution of a
spike or a block)
11.3.2
Any
player who touches the ball on the opponent side.
11.3.3
Any
part of player's body crosses over into opponent's court whether above or under
the net, including stepping on the centre line, except during the
follow-through.
11.3.4
Playing
the ball more than 3 times in succession.
11.3.5
The
ball touches the arm.
11.3.6
Stopping
or holding the ball under the arm, between the legs or body.
11.3.7
Any
part of the body or player's outfits e.g. shoes, jersey, head band etc.,
touches the net or the post or the referee's chairs or falls into the
opponent's side.
11.3.8
The
ball touches the ceiling, roof or the wall (any objects).
11.3.9
Any
player who uses the aid of any external object as a form of support to
facilitate the execution of a kick.
12
SCORING SYSTEM
12.1
When
either serving side or receiving side commits a fault, a point is awarded to
the opponent side including making next service. If player one was the previous
Tekong, then player two is to make the service.
12.2
The
winning point for a set is 21 points, unless the point is tied at 20-20, the
set shall be decided on a difference of two points, up to a ceiling of 25
points. When the score is tied at 20-20, the Referee announces “Setting up to
25 points”.
12.3
The
game is played in 2 sets with 2-minute rest in between.
12.4
If
each "Regu" wins one set, the game shall be decided in the third set
called "Tiebreak" with 15 points unless the point is tied at 14-14,
then the set shall be decided on a difference of two points, up to a ceiling of
17 points. When the score is tied at 14-14, the Referee announces “Setting up
to 17 points”.
12.5
Before
the tiebreak set takes place, the referee shall toss a disc or coin, and “The side winning of the toss shall serve”. The
change of sides takes place when one “Regu” reaches 8 points.
13
TIME-OUT
13.1
A
One minute time-out will be automatically given each set once a ‘Regu’ reaches
11 points. During the Tie Break set the time out will be given when one ‘Regu’
reaches 8 points Only 4 persons are allowed at the base line.
13.2
The
4 persons should consist of the 2 players and two other person
of properly attired different from the players.
14
TEMPORARY SUSPENSION OF PLAY
14.1
The
Referee can suspend play temporarily should a player gets injured and needs
immediate treatment, for not more than 5
minutes for each regu.
14.2
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.
14.3
In
the event of obstructions, disturbances or any other matters, only the Official
Referee can suspend play upon concurrence with the Tournament Committee.
14.4
In
the course of such suspension, all players are not allowed to leave the court
to receive drinks or any form of assistance.
15.
DISCIPLINE
15.1
Every
player must abide by the rules of the game.
15.2
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”.
15.3
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.
16.
PENALTY
Fouls and misconduct are
penalized as follows:
Disciplinary Sanctions –
16.2.
Cautionable Offences
A player is
cautioned and shown the yellow card if he commits any of the following
six offences:
16.1.1
Is
guilty of unsporting behaviour 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.
16.1.2
Shows
dissent by word or action.
16.1.3
Persistently
infringes the Laws of the Game.
16.1.4
Delays
the restart of play.
16.1.5
Enters
or re-enters the court without the referee's permission.
16.1.6
Deliberately
leaves the court without the referee’s permission.
16.2
Sending-off Offences
A player is sent
off and shown the red card if he commits any of the following
five offences:
16.2.1
Is guilty of serious foul play
16.2.2
Is guilty of violent conduct, including an act executed
with deliberate intent to cause injury to his opponent
16.2.3
Spits at an opponent or any other person
16.2.4
Using offensive or insulting or abusive language
and/or gestures.
16.2.5
Receives a second caution (Yellow Card) in the same
match.
16.3
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:
16.3.1
Offence:
First Yellow Card
Penalty:
·
Normal
Caution
16.3.2
Offence
:
Second Yellow Card received by the same player in different matches, but
in the same tournament.
Penalty:
·
One
Match Suspension
16.3.3 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.
16.3.4
Offence:
Fourth Yellow Card
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.
16.3.5
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.
16.4
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:
16.4.1
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.
17
MISCONDUCT OF TEAM OFFICIALS
17.1
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.
17.2
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.
18
GENERAL
18.1
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 |