Jurnal Patriot

Improving basketball chest pass ability through push up exercises

Marsuna Marsuna — Mon, 01 Sep 2025 02:29:15 +0000

Problem: Chest pass ability in basketball requires optimal arm muscle strength. Many students show less than optimal chest pass technique due to weak arm muscle strength, so an effective training method is needed to improve it. Purpose: This study aims to determine the effect of push-up training on improving chest pass ability in basketball. Methods: This study used a randomized pre-test–post-test one group design with a sample of 30 male students aged 16–18 years. Push-up training was given for 6 weeks with a frequency of 3 times per week. Chest pass ability was measured using a ball throw-catch test against a wall as far as 3 meters for 30 seconds, before and after treatment. Data analysis used descriptive statistics and t-test. Result: The results showed a significant increase in chest pass ability after being given push-up training. The t-count value of 11.84 is greater than the t-table of 2.042, which means that there is a significant effect of push-up training on chest pass ability. Conclusion: Push-up training has been proven effective in improving basketball chest pass ability. This exercise can be used as one of the recommended arm muscle strength training methods in learning basic basketball techniques in schools.

The impact of movement education model intervention on basic movement skills of 4–5-year-old children

Sat, 13 Sep 2025 03:42:15 +0000

Problem: This study was driven by the lack of diversity in physical education lessons in schools, thus limiting the optimal development of children's basic motor skills. Purpose: This study aims to determine the impact of implementing a movement-based learning model on improving basic motor skills in children aged 4-5 years at Al-Hidayah Kindergarten, Lambopini Village, Iwoimenda District, Kolaka Regency. Methods: The method used was a quasi-experimental design with a pre-test and post-test in one group, with 15 students taken from the sample. Data collection was carried out using the Basic Motor Ability Test which includes locomotor, non-locomotor, and manipulative aspects, which was carried out before and after the intervention for six sessions. Result: The results in this study, referring to the paired t-test analysis, showed a significant difference between the pre-test and post-test scores with an average increase of 16.4 points and a significance value of 0.000 (<0.05). The results indicate that a structured basic movement learning model based on active games and adapted to the child's developmental stage is effective in improving coordination, agility, muscle strength, and confidence in performing movements. Conclusion: In conclusion, basic movement learning is effective in developing basic motor skills in childhood and can be an appropriate physical education strategy for teachers in rural areas with limited resources.

Eye-foot coordination and balance with shooting ability futsal players of SMAN 1 Bungaraya

Bram Sujadesman — Tue, 30 Sep 2025 13:49:49 +0000

Problems: The problem of this in-depth study is the assumption that the shooting accuracy of the players is still not ideal. Purpose: The purpose of this study was to determine whether there is a relationship between lower leg and instep coordination and shooting skills in Futsal at SMAN 1 Bungaraya Siak Regulation. Methods: The review population was 15 students of SMAN 1 Bungaraya Siak Regency whose examination procedure was an all out examination. The test tools used were lower leg coordination tests with the Mitcel Soccer Test and offset tests with standing balance stroke tests, then shooting ability tests. Information investigations were carried out by utilizing the Second Item relationship with SPSS 20. Results: The final results of this study showed: (1) There is a critical relationship between lower leg coordination and shooting ability with the SPSS 20 relationship coefficient esteem t = 0.832 and p esteem = 0.010/2 = 0.005 <0.01. (2) There is a critical relationship between offset and shooting ability with the SPSS 20 esteem coefficient t = 0.963 and p esteem = 0.010/2 = 0.005 < 0.01. (3) There is a very large relationship between lower leg coordination and balance together with the instep shooting ability of futsal players at SMAN 1 Bungaraya Siak Regime with the SPSS 20 esteem coefficient t = 0.961 and p esteem = 0.010/2 = 0.005 < 0.01. Conclusion: physical condition of eye-foot coordination and balance can be used by coaches as a solution and variation to improve abilities. Shooting on goal is based on these findings, taking into account the benefits of physical condition, eye-foot coordination, and balance.

Relationship between upper limb strength and forehand stroke outcomes in junior tennis players

Rendy Amanda, Kristi Agust, Rola Angga Lardika — Tue, 23 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Problems: The performance of a tennis forehand stroke is influenced by several physical components, yet the specific contribution of hand muscle strength and arm power remains underexplored in junior athletes. Purpose: This study aims to determine the relationship between hand muscle strength and arm power with forehand stroke results in junior tennis athletes at the ATN Pekanbaru Club. Methods: A correlational research design with a survey method was employed. The population consisted of 13 junior athletes, and due to the small size, total sampling was applied. Instruments used included a handgrip dynamometer to measure hand muscle strength, a medicine ball put test to assess arm power, and a forehand accuracy test adapted from the physical test and tennis court guidebook. Data were analyzed using Pearson’s product moment correlation and multiple regression analysis. Results: Results showed a significant correlation between hand muscle strength and forehand results (r = 0.831), as well as between arm power and forehand results (r = 0.869), both exceeding the critical value r (0.5) (13) = 0.553. Simultaneously, both variables demonstrated a significant relationship with forehand performance (Fcount = 16.338 > Ftable = 4.103; r = 0.875). Conclusion: These findings suggest that hand muscle strength and arm power play critical roles in the effectiveness of forehand strokes in junior tennis athletes. However, the study is limited by its small sample size and focus on a single club. Future research should consider larger and more diverse samples while also examining additional biomechanical or technical factors to develop a more comprehensive model of junior tennis performance.