A Survey on the Basic Forehand Service Skills of Badminton Extracurricular Students at SMK PAB 2 Helvetia in 2025
Keywords:
Survey, Forehand Service, Badminton, Extracurricular, Basic Skills.Abstract
Background
Extracurricular badminton activities at SMK PAB 2 Helvetia can improve the quality of basic technique development, particularly in the forehand serve aspect. Good serving skills will not only improve students' performance but also foster more disciplined, consistent, and measurable training habits.
Objectives
This study aims to describe the level of basic forehand service skills in students who participate in badminton extracurricular activities at SMK PAB 2 Helvetia.
Methods
This study used a quantitative descriptive method with a survey approach. The sample consisted of 10 active students who had participated in training for at least one semester. The instrument, a 20-item Likert-type questionnaire, covered three aspects: technique mastery, supporting factors, and perceptions of the training.
Results
The results showed that 60% of students were classified as very good and 40% as good in their mastery of the forehand serve. Coach support and training facilities were the most influential factors. Students also had positive perceptions of the clarity of instructions and the benefits of practice.
Conclusion
In conclusion, this extracurricular activity has been effective in developing forehand service skills and is worthy of further development through more measurable evaluation and varied training techniques.
