Jambura Journal of Sports CoachingVol. 4, No. 2 Juli 2022p-ISSN: 2654-3435, e-ISSN: 2656-0437

FOREHAND STROKE SKILLS LEVEL OF ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TABLE TENNIS EXTRACURRICULAR PARTICIPANTS

Meyke Parengkuan, Suprianto Kadir

ABSTRACTThis study aims to determine the forehand skill level of the table tennis extracurricular participants at 18 Limboto Elementary School, Gorontalo Province. The population in this study found 12 students. Research subjects were taken from the total population. The research instrument using the forehand stroke test in table tennis was measured by the Backboard Test from Mott & Lockhart. The analysis of this study uses the Norm Reference Assessment (PAN) on a scale of five score categories (very good, good, poor, very poor) and then determines the relative frequency for each category. The result, very good category 8.33%, good 25%, quite 33.33%, less 25%, very poor 8.33%. In the future, coaches need additional training programs that can improve their forehand skills.

Keywords: forehand strokes; Table tennis; Primary school