Vang,
Nou
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Nou is the main killer for the Cobras. He has since played
for the team named "Guardian Sepak Takraw" in
Minnesota during the July 4 tournament every year. He is
also a feeder. In his youth years, he has played
tremendously well and has adopted new techniques used by
professional takraw players in Thailand to overcome his
opponents in competition.
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Leng is the main feeder for the Cobras. He has assumed the
position and having the will to play the position; therefore,
feeding is his only position. In this position, it
takes time and practice to get the ball where you want it to go,
most importantly, knowing where the ball will hit on the side of
your feet when you set it up.
To contact Leng, click on his name
under his photo.
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Lor,
Lai
Killer |
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Following Leng's position stands Lai's position. He is
also a killer like Nou. His kick is a jump up, curl in
mid-air and jamming the ball 7-10 inches before him.
Although, at times, his kicks are not powerful, they can be very
effective at close range and right timings.
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Cheng is another killer. His kicks are a lot more like the
Thai players. Due to insufficient energy, kicks like his
will not last as long. Although, proved to be very
effective and hard to block, this kind of kick is considered to
be the best in a takraw tournament.
To contact Cheng, click on his name
under his photo.
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Team Cobra consists of four (4) players. We have three main
(3) killers and one (1) main feeder. Positions are switched back and
forth regarding the situation, but the main feeder always stays his
position. Player information is listed below along with their
individual positions.
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1. Nou Vang
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Killer/Feeder
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2. Leng Yang
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Feeder
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3. Lai Lor
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Killer
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4. Cheng Yang
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Killer
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Team Cobra started out in late 1992, practicing from then on and going to
small tournaments for a tryout, they would then start from then on.
They now consist of 4 players which is called a regu in Malaysia which
means team. Cobra has three (3) killers and one (1) main feeder. Nou Vang,
an expert who has played and trained while staying in the refugee camp in
Ban Vinai, Thailand is the head coach of all four cobras. The team
practices as much as they can during the spring and summer time because of
lack of time of the players and circumstances such as the weather. While just
beginning to form the team, the Cobras won two games and a loss of one
against the Triple Dragons of Minnesota at the Green Bay, Wisconsin
tournament in September of 1999. With a full draw back, they came back to
Wisconsin, and this time into LaCrosse defeating team LaCrosse in the
finals and took first place. I am proud to present the Team Cobra of
Kansas City to honor the times we've share as a team and as a family.
We've been through a lot and so I would like to dedicate website is
dedicated to this magnificent team.
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