GROUP # 4

SIPA (Larong Pinoy)

(Topic)

Luchaves, Janica
Lumibao, Mary Grace
Magbanua, Ermalyn B.
Magbanua, Hanna Maye
SIPA

• This Game is popular among

children in both neighborhood and
school playgrounds in the
Philippines because of its simple
rules and accessibility.

• It is also exciting and challenging as

it requires agility and speed as well
as good ball control skills.
• Filipinos started playing Sipa in the
15th century before the Philippines was
colonised by Spain.

• Sipa was even considered the Philippines’

national sport before Arnis replaced it in
2009 during the administration of former
President Gloria-Macapagal Arroyo.

• Sipa which means “kick” in Filipino also

refers to the ball used in the game which
has many variations and is usually made
by the players themselves.
The two most popular types of Sipa ball are the lead washer and
rattan ball.

Lead Washer Rattan Ball

The lead washer sipa consists
of a coin-like object with strips
of cloth or plastic straws
attached to it.
The rattan ball is made of
rattan strips formed into a
hollow ball that is at least 4
inches in diameter.
 How to play a Sipa game?

• Sipa can be played by two or

more players.

• A player tosses the sipa into

the air and prevents it from
touching the ground through
continuous kicking.
• Each kick is counted as a point. A
turn ends once the sipa is
dropped. Hence, the player who
can keep the ball in the air the
longest and hits it the most wins
the game.  
A version of the game called Sipa Lambatan
involves two teams playing on a court. 
How to play on a court?
• Sipa Lambatan involves two teams playing on a court where
the ball is tossed back and forth over a net like volleyball but
this time the foot instead of the hands is used to hit the ball.

• If the ball is dropped on a team’s side of the court, the

opposing team gets a point. 

• Games similar to Sipa include Sepak Takraw, Hacky Sack,

Jianzi, Footvolley, and Bossaball.
“Thank You For Listening!!!