International Journal of Human Movement and Sports Sciences Vol. 12(2), pp. 267 - 276
DOI: 10.13189/saj.2024.120201
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Improving the Basic Groundstroke Forehand and Backhand Techniques of Male Beginners Aged 8-12 through the ACENTOS Method-Based Training Model

Ngatman ^*, Sumaryanto , Ismail Gani , Muhamad Nanang Solikhin
Faculty of Sport Science, Yogyakarta State University, Indonesia

ABSTRACT

Background: Good basic technique in tennis can only be achieved through intensive, programmed training and using appropriate training methods according to actual tennis playing situations. Purpose: This research aimed to develop an effective training model and make it easier for beginner male tennis players aged 8-12 years to learn basic forehand and backhand groundstroke techniques based on the actions method. Design/methodology/approach: The research used an experimental design with one group pretest-posttest, for both experimental and control groups. The sample used was 12 male beginner tennis players aged 8-12 years using a purposive random sampling technique. Next, the 12 novice tennis players were divided into 2 balanced groups randomly (ordinal pairing). The research instrument used the ITN 10.3 forehand and backhand groundstroke accuracy and consistency skills test from the International Tennis Federation (ITF). Skills tests were carried out before and after treatment given for 12 weeks with a frequency of 3 times per week. Data analysis was carried out using ANCOVA which was reinforced with a paired t-test using the SPSS version 22 program. Result: From the results of the Ancova test data analysis, t = -2.79 (p value = 0.021 < 0.05). Thus, it can be concluded that the training model using the actions method is effective for improving basic forehand and backhand groundstroke technical skills when compared to conventional methods. Conclusions: The study showed that the basic forehand and backhand groundstroke technique training model based on the actions method: (1) had a significant effect on the basic forehand and backhand groundstroke technical abilities of tennis beginners; (2) was effective for improving basic forehand and backhand groundstroke technical skills for male tennis beginners aged 8-12 years.

KEYWORDS
Backhand, Forehand, Tennis, Groundstroke, ACENTOS Method

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(a). IEEE Format:
[1] Ngatman , Sumaryanto , Ismail Gani , Muhamad Nanang Solikhin , "Improving the Basic Groundstroke Forehand and Backhand Techniques of Male Beginners Aged 8-12 through the ACENTOS Method-Based Training Model," International Journal of Human Movement and Sports Sciences, Vol. 12, No. 2, pp. 267 - 276, 2024. DOI: 10.13189/saj.2024.120201.

(b). APA Format:
Ngatman , Sumaryanto , Ismail Gani , Muhamad Nanang Solikhin (2024). Improving the Basic Groundstroke Forehand and Backhand Techniques of Male Beginners Aged 8-12 through the ACENTOS Method-Based Training Model. International Journal of Human Movement and Sports Sciences, 12(2), 267 - 276. DOI: 10.13189/saj.2024.120201.