Street Games - Sipa

Let me tell you about one of our traditional street games here in our country. This game is called Sipa (To Kick). This game has been inherited from the Spaniards during the colonial era. A game which was played on the streets by kids when video games was still non existent. Kids went out under the heat of the sun just to play with friends and have some fun.

The Sipa is made from lead washers used on roofs to allow the nails to hold the roof. Straw or cloth sometimes is used to cover the washer.

The game can be played by multiple players and the object of the game is to prevent it from hitting the ground. The foot is used to kick the Sipa and the player who kicks the most wins.

Though if you are a beginner you could use your hands to keep it on air.

There are other variants of the game in which you use your hands first for a number of hits. Then once you have completed the number you would then use your feet.

As it is kicked there is an option for the opponent to catch it. If he does it would be his turn to play. It would depend on the player which rules would be used in playing prior to the start of the game.

There is another variant of this game which is called Sepak where a rattan ball is used instead. Played indoors and is a sport here in our country and other Asian counties as well.

In this scenario it is the turn of player one but is captured by foot by the opponent. This in turn will be his chance to gather points until he wears down and drops it on the ground.

This maneuver is called Black Magic which requires agility by kicking it from the bottom of your foot crossing the legs from behind.

This game has still survived even though a lot of kids are stuck already on mobile games. My son told me that kids still play this game at his school during break times.

My son and his cousin had fun demonstrating the game for us. I was never an expert in this game but I'm pretty surprised that my kid can play the game well. If ever I played with him I probably would not win.

Here is my son in black along with his cousin happy that they were able to share this interesting street game for us.

Hope you enjoyed our traditional street game if you have some washers and a little straw. Go ahead and make your Sipa and see if how many kicks you could make.

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