Ketepatan dan konsistensi pukulan forehand topspin dalam tenis meja: studi perbandingan antara atlet pria dan wanita

Education and Social Sciences Review September 29, 2025 Volume 6, Number 2 4 authors

Abstract

Background: Topspin is a fundamental stroke technique in table tennis with a critical role in match outcomes. However, descriptive profiling of topspin performance across repeated trials and gender differences remain underexplored in Indonesian sport science literature. Objective: This study aimed to describe topspin performance profiles in table tennis athletes, analyze performance consistency across 10 repeated trials, and compare topspin performance between male and female athletes. Methods: This descriptive quantitative study involved 56 table tennis athletes (male n=30, female n=26). Each participant performed 10 topspin trials scored 0–3 per trial (maximum total score 30). Statistical analyses included descriptive statistics, independent samples t-test, and repeated measures ANOVA. Results: Overall mean total topspin score was 18.57 (SD=3.28). Male athletes scored significantly higher (M=19.90; SD=3.22) than females (M=17.04; SD=2.66), with t(54)=3.591, p=.001. Cross-trial analysis revealed mild fluctuation with performance peaks at Trial 5 (M=2.125) and Trial 10 (M=2.036). An average total topspin score of 18.57 out of a maximum score of 30 (SD=3.28) indicates that the participants were overall at a medium level of performance. Conclusion: Significant gender differences in topspin performance were identified, with males outperforming females. Performance patterns across trials reflect motor learning principles and warm-up effects. Findings have important implications for coaches designing systematic, gender-differentiated topspin training programs.

Authors

  1. Jeki Haryanto

    Universitas Negeri Padang

  2. Friski Amra

    Departemen Pendidikan Olahraga, Fakultas Ilmu Keolahragaan, Universitas Negeri Padang, Indonesia.

  3. Naluri Denay

    Departemen Kepelatihan, Fakultas Ilmu Keolahragaan, Universitas Negeri Padang, Indonesia.

  4. Eval Edmizal

    Departemen Kepelatihan, Fakultas Ilmu Keolahragaan, Universitas Negeri Padang, Indonesia

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