<![CDATA[This study is based on the low level of students’ basic volleyball skills, particularly in performing the underhand passing technique, which is an essential component in supporting effective gameplay. The research aims to determine the improvement of underhand passing skills through the application of paired practice among students of SMPN 1 Adonara Tengah. This study employed a quantitative approach using a pre-experimental method with a one group pre-test and post-test design. The population consisted of all volleyball extracurricular students, with a total sample of 15 students selected using total sampling technique. Data were collected through a practical test instrument measuring underhand passing skills, and analyzed using descriptive statistics and paired sample t-test. The findings indicate that the implementation of paired passing practice has a positive and significant effect on improving students’ underhand passing skills. The mean score increased from 10.6 in the pre-test to 13.8 in the post-test, with an improvement percentage of 30.19%. The result of the paired sample t-test showed a significance value of 0.000, which is lower than 0.05, indicating a statistically significant improvement after the treatment. These results imply that paired practice can be effectively applied as an alternative learning method in physical education to enhance students’ technical skills, cooperation, and active participation in volleyball learning activities.]]>
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