Stroke Analysis in the All-Indonesian Men’s Singles Final at the 2025 SEA Games
Keywords:
Performance Analysis; Stroke Effectiveness; Men’s Singles Badminton; Notational Analysis; Tactical ConsistencyAbstract
This study aimed to analyze stroke distribution, effectiveness, and match dynamics in the All-Indonesian Men’s Singles Final at the 2025 SEA Games using a quantitative descriptive approach grounded in performance analysis methodology. Rather than testing causal relationships, the study focused on profiling actual playing patterns under elite competitive conditions. Data were collected through systematic video-based observation of official match replays, applying structured notational analysis to record stroke frequency, success rate, failure rate, and technique classification, including smash, netting, lob, drive, drop shot, and smash defense. The findings revealed that netting and smash were the most dominant strokes for both players, reflecting the importance of front-court control and offensive execution in modern men’s singles badminton. While Muhammad Zaki Ubaidillah demonstrated greater stroke consistency and tempo control in the first set, Alwi Farhan exhibited superior efficiency and reduced error rates in the decisive third set. Variations in stroke success, particularly in high-risk techniques such as dropshot and smash defense, were closely associated with shifts in match momentum. These results confirm that competitive success is not solely determined by stroke frequency but by technical consistency, situational decision-making, and adaptive tactical execution. The study underscores the value of video-based performance analysis as an evidence-based tool for optimizing training design and strategic preparation in elite badminton.
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