Takraw is an official sport in Asia, which —similar
to volleyball— is played over a
net, yet with two teams of three players each, and rather spectacular to watch
(fig.).
Players try to score by making the ball
touch down on the field of the opposite team, using any part of the body
except the hands and forearms.
takraw (competition)
takraw (competition)
They often perform lofty leaps, hanging upside-down in
the air, in order to kick a high flying ball
with their feet (fig.).
In the heat of the game players jump and tumble through the air,
seemingly defying gravity.