The Basic Volleyball Techniques Of Fortuna Club Male Athletes In Rokan Hulu

Abstract

Volleyball performance is fundamentally determined by athletes’ mastery of basic technical skills, which serve as the foundation for effective gameplay and team coordination. This study aimed to analyze the level of basic volleyball technical skills among male athletes of the Fortuna Volleyball Club in Rokan Hulu Regency. A quantitative descriptive research design was employed to provide a systematic evaluation of athletes’ technical abilities. The population consisted of 20 male athletes, and a total sampling technique was applied, involving all members of the population as research participants. Data were collected through a series of standardized skill tests, including underhand passing, overhand passing, serving, and smashing. The collected data were analyzed using descriptive statistical techniques in the form of percentages to determine the distribution of performance levels across each technical skill. The results revealed that the overall level of athletes’ basic technical skills was categorized as moderate. Specifically, underhand passing reached 55%, overhand passing 65%, serving 60%, and smashing 80%. These findings indicate that although athletes demonstrate relatively better performance in attacking skills (smash), other fundamental techniques particularly passing and serving still require improvement. In conclusion, the study highlights the need for structured and systematic training programs that emphasize the development of fundamental volleyball techniques to enhance overall performance. The findings provide practical implications for coaches in designing targeted training interventions. Future research is recommended to involve larger samples and longer observation periods to obtain more comprehensive and generalizable results.