This research aimed to produce models of hitting practice tools, which could be used
in training beginner woodball athletes in Indonesia. A process of research and
development was followed after the model of Gall, Gall, XXABSTRACT Borg (2007). Small-scale
field trials were first conducted at Gerokgak Woodball Club (GWC), or Gerokgak
Woodball Club (GWC) Buleleng-Bali, involving 10 athletes (5 males and 5 females).
These were followed by large-scale field trials conducted in Pengkab Woodball
Buleleng, or Pengkab Woodball Buleleng-Bali, involving 20 athletes (10 males and 10
females). Data gathered were both quantitative and qualitative. Quantitative
descriptive analysis was employed with the (a) observation instruments/observations of
the effectiveness of the tool development model; and (b) the athlete response
questionnaire as part of the validation process. Qualitative descriptive analysis was
applied to data gained from interviews, observations and fieldnotes in processing
suggestions for improvement from material experts, media experts, and practitioners.
This research produced an effective and appropriate hitting practice tool for beginners
in woodball and a guide/instruction on how to use the tool. These wood practice
products can be carried or moved in accordance with training needs (portable), can be
used to train the consistency of the punch, increase the frequency of hitting exercises,
in the open field (outdoor) or in the building (indoor). The wood practice tool can be
used by athletes to practice short stroke, medium, long, or finishing/gating.