Aldo Naza Putra, Ridho Bahtra, Fiky Zarya
Background. This research is based on the importance of fostering basic football skills, especially Low Ball Passing, for elementary school students. Good passing skills are a major foundation in soccer, which supports teamwork and understanding game tactics from an early age. However, based on initial observations, the passing ability of elementary school students is still low. Objectives. It aims to evaluate students' Low Ball Passing skills and analyze the extent to which existing learning models meet the needs of those basic skills. Methods. This study uses a quantitative descriptive method with a population of 19 students from several elementary schools. The low-passing test was conducted, with the results then categorized into three criteria: "Very Little," "Less," and "Moderate." Data analysis was conducted to determine the distribution of passing results based on class and the number of successful passing scores. Results. The study showed that most students were in the "Less" and "Moderate" categories, with seven or about 36.8% of the total participants filling each category. A total of 5 students (26.3%) were in the "Less Once." Grade 6 students have the highest number, with nine students and an average passing success score of 4.22, while students in the early grades (grades 1 and 2) have a lower average score. Overall, the average successful passing score for the 19 students was 3.95, which indicates that low passing skills still need to be improved. Conclusion. This study shows that elementary school students' low passing skills are generally still at the lower middle level. More intensive and continuous coaching is needed to achieve optimal development, especially for students with scores in the "Less Once" and "Less" categories. Implementing appropriate learning models, such as differentiated learning, can help meet the basic skills needs of football at the primary school level. © 2025, Society of Aging and Physical Activity (SAPA). All rights reserved.
Faculty of Sports Science, Universitas Negeri Padang, Indonesia
