Effects of Varied Training on Passing Coordination in Futsal Among Extracurricular Students at SMP Bina Satria Mulia, Medan
Abstract
Background
Futsal passing coordination is a fundamental technical skill that supports effective team play and ball distribution. Preliminary observations at SMP Bina Satria Mulia, Medan, showed that students’ passing performance in extracurricular futsal activities had not yet reached the expected standard. Of the 32 students participating in the programme, only 18 were able to meet the minimum passing accuracy criterion during controlled practice.
Objectives
This study aimed to determine the effect of varied training on futsal passing coordination among students participating in the extracurricular programme at SMP Bina Satria Mulia, Medan.
Methods
This study employed a quantitative experimental approach using a one-group pre-test and post-test design. The population consisted of all students involved in the futsal extracurricular programme, and 32 students were selected as the sample through total sampling. Data were collected using a passing accuracy test administered from a distance of 10 metres toward a 1-metre-wide target. The data were analyzed using a paired-samples t-test with a significance level of 0.05.
Results
The results showed that the difference between pre-test and post-test scores was not statistically significant (t = 1.978, p = 0.062). However, the mean score increased from 5.45 in the pre-test to 6.05 in the post-test, indicating an average improvement of 0.60 points. Furthermore, the effect size calculated using Cohen’s d was 0.442, which is classified as a medium effect. These findings indicate that varied training contributed to a practically meaningful improvement in futsal passing coordination, although the increase did not reach statistical significance.
Conclusion
Varied training showed a positive tendency in improving futsal passing coordination among extracurricular students at SMP Bina Satria Mulia, Medan. Although the improvement was not statistically significant, the medium effect size suggests practical value. Further studies with larger samples, longer intervention periods, and more rigorous research designs are recommended to provide stronger evidence of training effectiveness.
