ACTIVE: Journal of Physical Education, Sport, Health and Recreation
Vol. 15 No. 2 (2026)

Influence of Throw-Catch and Catch-Only Training on Table Tennis Forehand Drive Accuracy

Iane Isnaeni Khayatul Wakhidah (Universitas Negeri Semarang)
Aziz Amrullah (Universitas Negeri Semarang)



Article Info

Publish Date
22 Jun 2026

Abstract

This study aims to examine the effect of to throw-catch and catch-only training on the accuracy of the forehand drive strokes in table tennis athletes, as well as to compare the effectiveness of both training methods. This research employed a quantitative approach using a quasi-experimental design in the from of a two-group prestest-posttest design. The sample consisted of 16 table tennis athletes selected through purposive sampling. The instruments used in this study included a forehand drive accuracy test, a hand-eye coordination test (throw-catch), and a reaction test (catch-only). Data analysis techniques and independent sample t-test with a significance level of 0.05. the results showed an improvement in the accuracy of forehand drive strokes after the intervention in both groups. Statistical analysis revealed a significant difference between the effects of throw-catch and catch-only training (p < 0.05). furthermore, throw-catch training was found to be more effective in improving forehand drive accuracy compared to catch-only training.

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