Effectiveness of Tennis Ball Dropping Machine in Improving Forehand and Backhand Training for Tennis Court Athletes in West Tanjung Jabun

Shapto Aji Gemilang; Muhammad Ali; Bangkit Yudho Prabowo

doi:10.26858/cjpko.v17i2.8

Authors

Shapto Aji Gemilang Universitas Jambi Author
Muhammad Ali Universitas Jambi Author
Bangkit Yudho Prabowo Universitas Jambi Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.26858/cjpko.v17i2.8

Keywords:

Tennis Training Device; Forehand; Backhand; Sport Technology; Skill development

Abstract

This study aims to determine the effectiveness of the tennis ball dropping machine in improving forehand and backhand training performance among tennis court athletes in West Tanjung Jabung Regency. This quantitative research employed a pre-test and post-test design with 20 tennis athletes from West Tanjung Jabung as subjects. The research was conducted over five sessions from May to June 2025 at the West Tanjung Jabung tennis court. Data collection utilized forehand and backhand groundstroke skill tests designed by Ngatman with validity coefficients of 0.907 and 0.895, respectively. Statistical analysis employed a paired sample t-test and N-Gain analysis using SPSS. The results showed significant improvements in both stroke techniques. Forehand performance increased from 2.065 to 2.670 (t = -6.027; p < 0.001), while backhand performance improved from 1.840 to 2.535 (t = -7.862; p < 0.001). N-Gain analysis revealed 20.64% improvement for forehand and 22.34% for backhand, both categorized as low improvement but statistically significant. The tennis ball dropping machine proves effective as a training aid for developing fundamental stroke techniques. This technology-based approach provides consistent ball delivery, enhanced focus, and structured practice sessions that benefit tennis skill development programs.

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