The Effect of Footwork Training on The Accuracy of Forehand Shots In Table Tennis Among Seventh Grade Students At The CEPU Islamic Junior High School

Alwi Bashori; Rohmad Apriyanto; Hilmy Aliriad

Authors

Alwi Bashori Universitas Nahdlatul Ulama Sunan Giri Bojonegoro Author
Rohmad Apriyanto Universitas Nahdlatul Ulama Sunan Giri Bojonegoro Author
Hilmy Aliriad Universitas Nahdlatul Ulama Sunan Giri Bojonegoro Author

Keywords:

Footwork Training; Forehand Accuracy; Table Tennis; Junior High School Students; Motor Skill Learning

Abstract

Table tennis is a dynamic sport that demands a high level of coordination, movement accuracy, and reaction speed, particularly in executing forehand strokes as a fundamental technical skill. One crucial factor supporting forehand stroke accuracy is footwork, which enables players to achieve optimal body positioning, balance, and timing before ball contact. However, in school-based table tennis instruction, technical training often emphasizes stroke repetition while underestimating the role of systematic footwork training. This study aimed to examine the effect of footwork training on the accuracy of forehand strokes among seventh-grade students at Cepu Islamic Junior High School. The study employed a quasi-experimental method using a pretest–posttest design. A total of 48 students participated as research subjects through a total sampling technique. The intervention consisted of a structured footwork training program conducted over eight weeks. Students’ forehand stroke accuracy was measured before and after the intervention using a standardized performance-based test. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and inferential analysis to examine differences between pretest and posttest scores. The findings revealed a statistically significant improvement in forehand stroke accuracy following the footwork training program. The mean score increased substantially from the pretest to the posttest, indicating that systematic footwork training effectively enhanced students’ ability to position their bodies accurately and execute forehand strokes with greater precision. These results confirm that footwork training plays a fundamental role in improving technical performance in table tennis, particularly for beginner-level learners. In conclusion, this study highlights the importance of integrating footwork training into table tennis instruction at the junior high school level. Incorporating footwork-focused exercises can support more effective skill acquisition, improve movement coordination, and enhance overall learning outcomes in table tennis education.

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