Eye-foot coordination and balance with serving ability: A correlation study in sepak takraw game

Abstract

Serving in a sepak takraw game is one of the important techniques to determine success in the game. However, it needs to be understood that many factors influence the success of the sepak takraw service. This study is focused on examining the association between eye-foot coordination, balance, and the ability to serve in sepak takraw. The research adopts a descriptive approach with a correlational design and involves the entire student population of Gunung Sari II Elementary School in Makassar. Using purposive sampling, a sample of 40 male students was selected for the study. The instruments in this study are eye-foot coordination using the ball bounce test against the wall. Balance using (standing crane), sepak takraw using sepak takraw service test. Data analysis employed both single correlation (r) and multiple correlation (R) at a 95% significance level. The results showed a significance value of 0.000 <0.05, so it can be concluded that there is a significant relationship between eye-foot coordination and balance with serving ability in the sepak takraw game. This information can serve as valuable reference material for coaches and physical education instructors when teaching or training sepak takraw.

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“…As outlined by Bais et al (2023), proficiency in sepak takraw relies on factors such as flexibility and eye-foot coordination, which are integral to its foundational skills. They emphasize the crucial role of eye-foot coordination and balance in effectively executing serves in sepak takraw (Ramli et al, 2023). Similarly, Abdiliah et al (2022) elaborate on how employing intensive and extensive interval training techniques alongside enhancing eye-foot coordination can enhance one's ability to execute powerful smashes in the sport.…”