Sriwijaya Journal of Sport
Vol. 5 No. 1 (2025): Sriwijaya Journal of Sport

Forming a High School basketball team based on motor educability and motor ability test

Maulidya Bintang Awwalina Zaenal (Program Studi Pendidikan Jasmani, Universitas Jenderal Soedirman)
Ajeng Dian Purnamasari (Program Studi Pendidikan Jasmani, Universitas Jenderal Soedirman)
Didik Rilastiyo Budi (Program Studi Pendidikan Jasmani, Universitas Jenderal Soedirman)
Yudhi Teguh Pambudi (Program Studi Pendidikan Jasmani, Universitas Jenderal Soedirman)
Arfin Deri Listiandi (Program Studi Pendidikan Jasmani, Universitas Jenderal Soedirman)



Article Info

Publish Date
22 Oct 2025

Abstract

Research Problems: Selecting new basketball team members who have good technique, efficient movements, and excellent physical condition is a challenge, especially at the high school level when team regeneration is difficult after the graduation of the 12th grade. To obtain new members quickly and objectively, an appropriate selection method is needed. Research Objectives: This research aims to recommend the formation of a high school basketball team in Purwokerto through the screening of potential athletes based on motor educability and motor ability tests, to help coaches in building a new team and achieving maximum performance. Methods: Quantitative descriptive with ex-post facto research design, to determine an effective test for the formation of a basketball team. Assessment of Motor Educability using the IOW Brace Motor Educability Test instrument and Motor Ability using the Barrow Motor Ability Test Instrument. Results: Both tests provide measurable assessments to evaluate the potential of students to become basketball players. The positive correlation from the results of the motor educability and motor ability tests both support producing effective and efficient movements following the movements and components in basketball. Conclusion: The use of motor educability and motor ability tests can serve as an objective basis for recommendations in the formation of high school basketball teams. This test helps coaches in forming a team that not only has good physical abilities, but also the ability to learn and adapt quickly.

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Journal Info

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sjs

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Subject

Education Public Health Other

Description

Sriwijaya Journal of Sport publishes research journals and critical analysis studies in the areas of sport published three times a year, in October, February, and June. The theme of the paper covers: Physical Education, Sport Pedagogy, Sport Sociology, Sport Psychology, Sports Coaching, Sport ...