Muhammad Ali Ode, Firmansyah Dlis, Oman Unju Subandi

Development Of SMR Training Model in Forehand Tennis Groundstroke Technique Aged 14-16 Years

Introduction

Development of smr training model in forehand tennis groundstroke technique aged 14-16 years. Discover an effective SMR forehand tennis groundstroke training model for 14-16 year old junior athletes. Validated at SRTC Jakarta, it significantly boosts technical performance.

Abstract

The quality of forehand groundstroke training is a crucial aspect in improving the performance of junior tennis athletes. However, structured and tailored training models that address the specific needs of athletes aged 14–16 are still limited, especially in training centres such as SRTC Jakarta. This study aims to develop an innovative and applicable forehand groundstroke training model to assist coaches and athletes in enhancing training effectiveness and playing performance. The research employed a Research and Development (R&D) approach based on the ten-step Borg & Gall model, including information gathering, planning, initial product development, preliminary field testing, product revision, main field testing, operational revision, operational field testing, final product revision, and dissemination. The developed model consists of 25 forehand groundstroke training variations, including Shadow, Multiball, and Rally exercises, which were validated by experts. The study was conducted at SRTC, Jakarta, from October to December 2023, using a pretest-post-test control group design. Data were analysed using descriptive statistics, t-tests, and the N-Gain Score to measure the model’s effectiveness. The results indicate that the developed training model is valid in content, effective in improving forehand groundstroke skills, and applicable in the context of junior athlete training. The study concludes that the developed model significantly enhances the quality of training and technical performance of forehand groundstrokes in junior tennis athletes aged 14–16. The novelty of this research lies in the development of a varied and empirically tested forehand groundstroke training model tailored to the specific needs of junior athletes, offering a systematic and targeted training guide for early-stage athlete development.

Review

This study presents a timely and highly relevant endeavor to address the recognized gap in structured and tailored forehand groundstroke training for junior tennis athletes aged 14-16, particularly within the context of specific training centers like SRTC Jakarta. The ambition to develop an innovative and applicable training model, aimed at enhancing training effectiveness and playing performance, is commendable. By identifying a crucial area for development in junior athlete progression, the research sets a strong foundation for potentially improving coaching practices and athlete outcomes in this critical developmental stage of tennis. The methodological approach, utilizing the comprehensive ten-step Borg & Gall Research and Development (R&D) model, appears robust and well-suited for product development. The research systematically progressed from information gathering to initial product development, preliminary and main field testing, and subsequent revisions, culminating in a refined and validated model. A significant output is the development of 25 varied forehand groundstroke training variations, encompassing Shadow, Multiball, and Rally exercises, which were rigorously validated by experts. The use of a pretest-post-test control group design, coupled with data analysis via descriptive statistics, t-tests, and N-Gain Scores, provides strong empirical evidence for the model's content validity, effectiveness in improving skills, and practical applicability within the junior athlete training context. A core strength of this research lies in its systematic and empirically tested approach to developing a training model directly tailored to the specific needs of junior athletes aged 14-16. The stated novelty of offering a varied, empirically validated, and systematic training guide for early-stage athlete development is well-justified by the abstract's description of its comprehensive design and demonstrated effectiveness. This work provides a valuable, evidence-based resource for coaches. While the study effectively demonstrates immediate improvements, future research could explore the long-term impact of this model on athlete performance and injury prevention, its transferability to other tennis strokes or age groups, and its scalability and effectiveness across different training environments beyond SRTC Jakarta, further solidifying its broader utility.

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