The Effect of Imagery Training Methods on The Underhand Passing Skills of Students in The Volleyball Club
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This study aims to determine the effects of imagery training methods on the underhand passing ability of members of the volleyball student activity unit. The problem addressed in this study is the low level of underhand passing skills caused by monotonous training methods and a lack of variation in practice. This research employed a pre-experimental design with a one-group pretest-posttest. The sample consisted of 10 students selected using a total sampling technique. The instrument used to measure underhand passing ability was the Brady Volleyball Test. Data were analyzed using a paired sample t-test at a significance level of 0.05. The results showed that the mean score increased from 18 in the pretest to 21 in the posttest. The hypothesis test indicated that tcount (4.45) was greater than ttable (1.833), indicating a significant effect of imagery training on underhand passing ability. These findings indicate that imagery training can enhance motor coordination, concentration, and understanding of movement techniques. In conclusion, the imagery training method is an effective and innovative approach to improving volleyball skills, particularly students’ underhand passing ability.
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