Jeki Haryanto, Eval Edmizal, Fella Meyfitri, Boryi Becerra-Patiño, Jamel Hajji, Clemens Drenowatz
Problem: The progress of the development of athletes' ability to play table tennis can be observed by regularly conducting tests on these athletes. The initial and final tests given to athletes will reveal the development they have experienced, demonstrating the extent of their improvement through the test data. A table tennis coach truly needs a topspin accuracy test to assess their training; however, finding such a test remains challenging. Purpose: This study aimed to design a topspin accuracy test in table tennis. Method: The following steps have been carried out in this study: (1) analyze potential problems in the topspin technique test, (2) literature search and discussion with table tennis coaches, and (3) test design. Subsequently, the test was validated with experts. Finally, during the design revision stage, the expert recommendations were used to improve the test. At the end reliability of the designed test was established. The population in this study consisted of 33 table tennis students (Age: 21,09±0,84; Height: 166,30±5,81; Weight: 61,97±9,64). Result: The results showed high validity (88%) as well as reliability (0.85) of the topspin accuracy test respectively. Conclusion: Accordingly, this test can be used by coaches to measure the topspin accuracy of their athletes. A trainer will be able to evaluate the training progress of their athletes with this topspin accuracy test. Continuous evaluation will produce regular athlete progress data and it is needed by coaches to provide an appropriate training intensity that suits the needs of their athletes. Future research, nevertheless, is needed to test the effectiveness of products with experimental designs and compare them, in addition, the use of large samples for professional table tennis athletes is also needed in the future. © 2023, Editura Universitatii din Pitesti. All rights reserved.
Coaching Department, Faculty of Sport Science, Universitas Negeri Padang, Padang, Indonesia; Department of Sport Education, Faculty of Sport Science, Universitas Negeri Padang, Padang, Indonesia; Physical Activity and Sport Management and Pedagogy Group (GPAFD), Physical Education Faculty, National Pedagogic University, Bogotá, Colombia; Higher Institute of Sport and Physical Education of Gafsa, University of Gafsa, Tunisia; Division of Sport, Physical Activity and Health, University of Education Upper Austria, Austria
