Journal of Physical Education Health and Sport
Vol. 13 No. 1 (2026)

Improving Futsal Learning Outcomes through TaRL Based on Small-Sided Games

Andika Ihsan Maulana (Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia)
Yudy Hendrayana (Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia)
Reshandi Nugraha (Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia)



Article Info

Publish Date
30 Apr 2026

Abstract

Futsal learning in schools is often hampered by students’ low mastery of basic techniques and the wide variation in individual skill levels. This study aims to enhance learning outcomes by integrating the Teaching at the Right Level (TaRL) approach with Small-Sided Games (SSG). Classroom Action Research was conducted in two cycles involving 36 grade XI students. Data were collected using the Game Performance Assessment Instrument, observation sheets, and documentation, then analyzed through descriptive statistics, the Shapiro–Wilk normality test, paired sample t-test, effect size calculations, and percentage of learning completeness. The findings indicated a substantial improvement in student performance, with the average score increasing from 63.31 in the first cycle to 77.72 in the second cycle. The paired sample t-test confirmed a statistically significant increase (p < 0.001). Moreover, the effect size values, ranging from large (d = 1.91) to very large (d = 3.39), demonstrate the strong impact of the intervention. Learning completeness also rose markedly from 13.89% to 86.11%. These results affirm that combining TaRL with SSG is an effective instructional strategy to address ability gaps and improve futsal learning outcomes in school settings.

Copyrights © 2026






Journal Info

Abbrev

jpehs

Publisher

Subject

Other

Description

Journal of Physical Education Health and Sport a starting in 2024 migrates to better secure from various unwanted things, including journal hacking and so on. To submit, the author please visit the new website page of our journal at the link ...