Small-Sided Games Training on Improving the Passing Skills of High School Futsal Players

Aldi Pratama Putra; Rachmat Kasman; Ians Aprilio

doi:10.51574/ijrer.v5i3.4707

Authors

Aldi Pratama Putra Department of Education and Sports, Universitas Negeri Makassar
Rachmat Kasman Department of Education and Sports, Universitas Negeri Makassar
Ians Aprilio Department of Education and Sports, Universitas Negeri Makassar

Keywords:

Futsal, High School Athletes, Passing Skills, Small-Sided Games, Training Method

Abstract

The lack of variety in training methods often hinders the optimization of basic technical skills, particularly passing, among school-level futsal players. Scientific evidence is essential to determine the effectiveness of specific methods in significantly enhancing player performance. This study aims to: (1) determine the effect of small-sided games (SSG) training on improving the passing skills of futsal players at High School 5 Barru; (2) assess passing skill conditions without SSG training; and (3) analyze the difference in effectiveness between the experimental group and the control group. This research employed a quasi-experimental design with a pre-test and post-test. The study population consisted of all 30 futsal players at High School 5 Barru. Using a total sampling technique, the entire population was included in the study. Data was collected through passing skill tests conducted before and after the treatment period and subsequently analyzed using the t-test. The findings revealed that: (1) small-sided games training had a significant effect on improving passing skills (t_count 76.860 > t_table 2.144); (2) the control group showed no significant improvement (t_count 0.201 < t_table 2.144); and (3) a significant difference in skill enhancement existed between the two groups (t_count 17.210 > t_table 2.048). This study provides a practical contribution for coaches and physical education teachers in selecting effective training methods. Small-sided games are scientifically proven to improve technical skills within dynamic game situations, offering a superior alternative to traditional, repetitive drills.

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