Need Analysis of Multi-Ball Exercise Methods Toward the Improvement of Forehand Drive Skill on Beginner Table Tennis Athletes

Abstract

This study aims to determine the needs for table tennis multi-ball training for table tennis practice participants at the Table Tennis Association (Persatuan Tenis Meja; abbr.: PTM) in Medan. This research uses a descriptive qualitative method. Subjects were 20 beginner athletes aged 16-21 years. The study was conducted at PTM Garuda Medan. The results show that 85% of table tennis exercises are in demand. 75% of exercises were done three times a week, 90% of respondents stated the duration of training was 90-120 minutes, and 80% deemed that the exercise was sufficient. 86% agreed that multi-ball training was necessary, 91% admitted to be given specialized training distributed multi-ball practice, 89% agreed the role of the trainer in training activities, 71% answered the trainer provided variations in forehand drive training, 89% agreed the trainer gave the method of multi-ball distributed practice. 87% believe that multi-ball training can improve forehand drive skills, 91% agree that exercise-based variations are given drill-based, and 65% agree given ball feeling games for exercise variations. 89% agree that drills use targets, 60% agree with media, 75% decided to be given the variety of multi-ball training, and 83% admitted to be given the exercise for forehand drive skills with the multiball training method.

An Exploration of Influences of Drill-based Practice Design on Tennis Player Development: Delphi Technique

“…The implementation of DPD involves the deconstruction of complex abilities and techniques into activities that are more accessible and briefer. A study was to develop drill based model of forehand drive practice in table tennis for beginner athlete, It gave the impact on beginner athlete skills [7] .…”