This study aims to analyse the effectiveness of soccer learning in improving the basic technical skills of Physical Education students at Dahasen University, Bengkulu. The research method used was quasi-experimental with a one-group pretest-posttest design. The study subjects were 30 students who participated in soccer learning for eight meetings. The data collection instrument was a basic technical skills test, including passing, dribbling, shooting, and ball control. Data was analysed using a paired sample t-test and effect size calculation (Cohen’s d). After learning, the results showed a significant increase in all aspects of basic techniques (p <0.05). The effect size values for all basic methods were included in the vast category (Cohen’s d> 2.00), indicating that learning strongly impacted improving skills. These findings confirm that soccer learning based on drills and small-sided games effectively develops students’ basic technical skills. This study recommends the application of a varied, practical, and applicable learning approach in teaching soccer in a physical education environment to produce technically and pedagogically competent graduates.
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