The Effect of Target Game Training on the Shooting Accuracy of Perseco Samahani Club Players

Abstract

Objectives. This study aimed to examine the effect of target game training on the shooting accuracy of Perseco Samahani Club players.

Materials and Methods. This study employed a quantitative experimental approach using a one-group pretest-posttest design. The population consisted of all 16 players of Perseco Samahani Club, and because the number was limited, total sampling was applied, resulting in 16 participants. The treatment was carried out in 16 training sessions. Data were collected using a shooting accuracy test based on Winarno (2016: 55). The collected data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, including mean and standard deviation, as well as an inferential analysis using the t-test to determine the significance of the training effect.

Results. The findings showed that target game training had a significant effect on the shooting accuracy of Perseco Samahani Club players. The t-test result revealed a t-value of 6.74, which was higher than the t-table value of 1.76 at a significance level of 0.05 with 14 degrees of freedom. These results indicate that the training program significantly improved players’ shooting accuracy after the intervention.

Conclusions. In conclusion, target game training was effective in improving the shooting accuracy of Perseco Samahani Club players. The study confirms that structured target-based training can be used as an effective method to enhance shooting performance in football players