The Effect of the El Rondo Training Method on Passing Accuracy in U-16 Players of SSB Tunas Gloria Kupang

Abstract

Objectives: Football has become an integral part of modern life and continues to develop as a competitive sport that requires effective and innovative training methods. One of the fundamental techniques that determines the quality of team play is passing accuracy. This study aimed to examine the effect of the rondo game method on improving passing accuracy in football players at SSB Tunas Muda, Kupang City.
Materials and Methods: This study employed an experimental method using a one-group pretest–posttest design. The sample consisted of 18 players selected through purposive sampling. The research was conducted over 18 sessions, including 1 pretest session, 16 treatment sessions, and 1 posttest session. The treatment involved training using the rondo game method. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and inferential statistics. Before hypothesis testing, normality and homogeneity tests were conducted to ensure that the data met the assumptions for parametric analysis. The hypothesis was then tested using a t-test at a significance level of 5%.
Results: The findings showed a clear improvement in passing accuracy after the implementation of the rondo game method. In the pretest, the scores ranged from 2 to 4, with a mean of 3.44, a standard deviation of 0.705, and a variance of 0.497. In the posttest, the scores ranged from 6 to 9, with a mean of 7.56, a standard deviation of 1.097, and a variance of 1.203. The normality test indicated that the data were normally distributed, while the homogeneity test confirmed that the data were homogeneous. The t-test results demonstrated a significant effect of the rondo game method on players’ passing accuracy.
Conclusions: The rondo game method had a significant positive effect on improving passing accuracy in football players. This method encouraged players to remain active, improve ball circulation, and develop better passing performance during training. However, several limitations were identified, including inadequate infrastructure, limited player awareness for independent practice, and the need for adaptation to the speed of play in rondo-based passing drills. These findings suggest that the rondo game method can be considered an effective training approach for developing passing skills in football.