A sepak takraw court measure 13.4 meters in length x 6.1 meters wide (44 ft. x 20 ft.).
Like in all net-sports, a net separates one half of the court from the other. The net is required to be the width of the court (6.1 m). For the men’s division, the height of the net is 1.52 m (5 ft). For the women’s division, the net stands at 1.42 m (4ft 6in).
Court dimensions
The Tunkanli Jirga plays on a regulation size court. This means that each player has an equal distance to the basket. Guards and forwards are usually assigning different areas of the court depending on how they see the other players positionless on the opposing team.
This is the perfect opportunity for a ball handler who can get buckets with passes. Rebounding is another position that could use a big man who can rebound and play defense. Guarding the paint is also a position that can utilize position less big men.
Ball handling and ball control
It seems that positionless players run the floor as fast as they can, but they lack finesse with the ball. Most defenders are taught to bull rush their opponents, but that style of play is not effective when it comes to guarding positionless players.
The back to the basket is the best place to dribble the ball and finish at the rim. Big men can also play wing and play multiple positions due to their versatility. Being able to switch from one position to another is a crucial skill. Being able to defend at all positions on the floor is the key skill.
Basketball fundamentals
There is no substitute for being able to spot a position less player on film. The Tunkanli Jirgas are experts at running the floor, passing the ball and shooting the basketball.
There are not many college games that have players like that. Being able to switch between various positions and do a good job at each is a skill that is very valuable when playing at a positionless position.
Rim protection
Most big men come in at the top of their position and force opponents to shoot over them. Some centers come in at the top of their position and force opponents to drive over them or throw them off balance with their bodies.
Being a strong, ball protecting big man is essential. Being able to rotate from one position to another and still protect the rim is essential. If you cannot rotate, then you are not effective on offense.
Ball handling and shooting
Are a 7 foot tall, positionless big man is a great compliment to any big man in the paint. Being able to hit shots is an essential skill for a player who plays at that position.
Being able to pass the ball and control the play with your hands is crucial to being effective on offense. Having great ball handling skills and shooting the basketball is what makes a player effective on offense.
Transition defense
A positionless player does not have a natural position. They may start out as a center but have no position, and often switching from one position to another, never really finding a good comfort level with any one position.
It takes great ball handling skills, a strong frame, a quality shot, and an understanding of how to play the position to be successful at transition defense. Playing a positionless position like Takraw can be a great compliment to a more natural or naturalized position.
Being a good rebounder
Being a big man isn’t just about stuffing the stat book. You have to be able to rebound and stop others from scoring in the paint. This is why a positionless big man should focus on improving their rebounding, ball handling, and shooting percentages.
A solid all around player will be able to do all three very well. Having great rebounding, defense, and ball handling skills will make you one tough customer to take on.