Sipa is the Philippines national and traditional native sport which dates backs to the Pre-Hispanic period. The game is related to the Sepak Takraw.

The game is both played on a large court surface inside an indoor or outdoor field (which is about the size of a modern day tennis court) by 2 teams that consists of 1, 2 or 4 players in each side. The aim of the game is to kick a soft ball made out of rattan fragments, back and forth over a high rise net placed in the middle of the court. The sport requires speed, agility and extremely good ball control.

Filipino culture | Team sports | Ball games