THE EFFECTIVENESS OF TRAINING MODELS AND ANKLE-EYE COORDINATION ON SHORT PASSING ACCURACY OF U-12 FOOTBALL SCHOOL ATHLETES IN MAGELANG REGENCY

Abstract

This study is motivated by the low short passing accuracy among U-12 football athletes, which poses a significant challenge in developing basic techniques at an early age. This research aims to analyze the differences in the effectiveness of rondo and passing drill training, the influence of high and low ankle-eye coordination, and the interaction between both on short passing accuracy. This study employs a quantitative method with a 2x2 experimental design. The sample consisted of 32 athletes from SSB BASS Candimulyo and SSB Putra Harapan, selected using purposive sampling and divided into four groups. The instruments used were the Mitchell Soccer Test and a short passing test. Data analysis included prerequisite tests (normality and homogeneity) and two-way ANOVA. The results showed that 1) there is a difference in short passing accuracy between the rondo and passing drill training models, 2) there is a difference in short passing accuracy based on high and low ankle-eye coordination, and 3) there is an interaction between training models and ankle-eye coordination on short passing accuracy. In conclusion, rondo training is more effective for athletes with high ankle-eye coordination to improve short passing accuracy, while passing drill training is more suitable for those with low ankle-eye coordination. Coaches are advised to adjust training models according to the athletes’ abilities and provide additional exercises to enhance short-passing accuracy.