<![CDATA[This study aimed to improve the mindful learning aspect and the learning outcomes of the overhand (upper) volleyball pass among tenth-grade students of Phase E through the application of the play method. The main problems underlying this study were low student motivation, psychological barriers in the form of fear of the ball, and suboptimal mastery of basic techniques at the pre-cycle stage. The study employed Classroom Action Research (CAR) at SMAN 8 Malang involving 35 students of class X-2, using a two-cycle procedure consisting of planning, acting, observing, and reflecting. Data were collected through systematic observation, documentation, and performance tests, and were analyzed qualitatively and quantitatively. The results showed a significant improvement in learning outcomes from the pre-cycle stage to cycle II. Classical mastery increased sharply from 20.00% in the pre-cycle stage to 60.00% in cycle I and reached an optimal 85.72% at the end of cycle II. This improvement was also reflected in the class mean score, which rose from 77 to 86 in the very good category. Specifically, the mindful learning (affective) aspect reached 80% mastery, while the cognitive and psychomotor domains each reached 85.72%. The study concludes that the play method is effective in transforming the learning atmosphere into a dynamic and enjoyable one, and in optimizing students’ motor skills and movement awareness at SMAN 8 Malang.]]>
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