Abstract
This study of the first automated Sepak Takraw ball throwing mechanism presents the design of a new mechanism which is able to generate common types of Sepak Takraw ball motion. Sepak Takraw is a unique competitive ball sport where two teams of three players kick the ball over a net with their feet. Kinematic data of ball motions were acquired by measuring from actual Sepak Takraw games. Requirements of a Sepak Takraw ball throwing mechanism were established and a prototype was designed, manufactured and tested. Results showed that the Sepak Takraw ball throwing mechanism is able to produce realistic Sepak Takraw ball motions and a reasonable accuracy compared to expected projectile equations with a low standard deviation. The mechanism can be used to help develop skills of Sepak Takraw players.