THE EFFECT OF ARM STRENGTH AND TARGET-BASED TRAINING MODELS ON FOREHAND GROUNDSTROKE ACCURACY OF BEGINNER TENNIS PLAYERS AT KRASS TENNIS CLUB IN 2025

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of arm strength and training models on forehand accuracy of beginner tennis players. This research used an experimental method with a 2×2 factorial design. The subjects of this study were 32 beginner tennis players at Krass Tennis Club. The research instrument used was the ITN 10.3 Groundstroke Placement test to measure forehand accuracy. Data analysis techniques used normality test, homogeneity test, and two-way ANOVA. The results showed that arm strength had a significant effect on forehand accuracy with F = 6.842 and Sig. = 0.014. Training models also had a significant effect with F = 18.527 and Sig. = 0.001. Furthermore, there was a significant interaction between arm strength and training models with F = 9.315 and Sig. = 0.005. The follow-up test showed that different training models produced different effects depending on the level of arm strength. It can be concluded that arm strength and appropriate training models are important factors in improving forehand accuracy of beginner tennis players.