The Effect of Stick-Based Media on Badminton Netting Skills among Vocational High School Students

Abstract

Badminton is a fundamental component of physical education that requires mastery of basic techniques, including netting skills, which are essential for controlling gameplay and building effective attack strategies. However, many students experience difficulties in performing accurate and consistent netting shots due to limitations in coordination, wrist control, and instructional methods. Therefore, this study aims to determine the effect of using stick-based media, specifically a rounders bat, on improving students’ badminton netting skills. This study employed a quantitative approach using a one-group pretest–posttest quasi-experimental design. The sample consisted of 36 students aged 15–17 years from SMKN 1 Bojonegoro, selected through total sampling. The research instrument was a forehand and backhand netting shot test that met validity (r = 0.698) and reliability (r = 0.721) criteria. The intervention was conducted over one month with a frequency of two sessions per week. Data analysis included the Shapiro–Wilk normality test and the Paired Samples t-Test with a significance level of 0.05. The results indicated that the data were normally distributed and showed a significant difference between pretest and posttest scores in both forehand and backhand netting skills (Sig. 2-tailed = 0.000 < 0.05). There was a substantial increase in mean scores, reflecting improved performance after the intervention. In conclusion, the use of rounders bat media is effective in enhancing students’ netting skills, particularly in terms of coordination, accuracy, and movement control. This media can serve as a simple, practical, and cost-effective alternative in badminton learning.