The Effect of Ballhandling Training Using Plastic Gloves On Basketball Dribbling Skills At the Pemalang Orbit Club

Siska Anggun Tiarsih; Bhayu Billiandri

doi:10.26858/cpjok.v18i2.737

Authors

Siska Anggun Tiarsih Universitas Negeri Semarang Author
Bhayu Billiandri Universitas Negeri Semarang Translator https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9837-6417

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.26858/cpjok.v18i2.737

Keywords:

Training; Ballhandling; Plastic Gloves; Dribbling Skills; Basketball.

Abstract

Basketball is a dynamic sport that requires high levels of technical skill, particularly in dribbling, which plays a crucial role in ball control and offensive performance. However, novice athletes often experience difficulties in maintaining stability, coordination, and precision during dribbling, especially under pressure. Therefore, innovative training methods are needed to enhance motor skill development effectively. This study aimed to determine the effect of ballhandling training using plastic gloves on the dribbling skills of male and female athletes at the Pemalang Orbit Club. This research employed a quantitative approach with a pre-experimental one-group pretest–posttest design involving 30 athletes aged 12–15 years selected through purposive sampling. The intervention was conducted over six weeks using a progressive four-phase training program, including adaptation, static automation, dynamic coordination, and game complexity application. Data were collected using the AAHPERD Basketball Control Dribble Test and analyzed using a paired sample t-test through SPSS 27. The results showed a significant improvement in dribbling performance, with the mean pre-test score decreasing from 14.36 seconds to 12.55 seconds in the post-test (p = 0.001 < 0.05), indicating faster and more controlled dribbling. The use of plastic gloves created a sensory barrier that forced athletes to enhance finger coordination and apply more precise mechanical pressure when controlling the ball. In conclusion, ballhandling training using plastic gloves is an effective method for improving dribbling skills by facilitating sensory-motor adaptation. This approach can be considered an innovative and practical training strategy for developing technical performance in beginner basketball athletes.

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