FISIK PENGARUH LATIHAN KOORDINASI TERHADAP KEMAMPUAN SMASH DALAM SEPAK TAKRAW

Abstract

Sepak takraw is a sport that requires technical skills, strength, agility, and good body coordination. One of the essential techniques in sepak takraw is the smash, which serves as the primary attack for scoring points. However, an athlete's smashing ability is often influenced by their level of motor coordination. We conducted this study to explore the impact of coordination training on smashing ability in sepak takraw. An experimental method with a pre-and-post-test design was applied as the research approach. The sample consisted of several athletes or students participating in a sepak takraw training program. Information was obtained through smash tests conducted before and after the coordination training program, which lasted for several weeks. The data were then analyzed using statistical methods to determine whether there was an improvement in smashing ability after the intervention. The results showed that coordination training significantly improved smashing ability in sepak takraw. Therefore, coordination training can be used as an efficient method to improve smashing ability in sepak takraw athletes.