Concentration and smash accuracy: A correlational study

Journal of Educational and Learning Studies June 25, 2023 Volume 6, Number 1 5 authors

Abstract

The accuracy of the smash in the badminton game is very necessary so that the smash punch is difficult to return by the opponent. Accurate smash punches will help the player to win the match. This study aims to see the relationship between concentration and smash accuracy. This study used the correlational method by conducting concentration tests and smash accuracy to 20 coaching department students who were taking badminton courses. Concentration tests and smash accuracy tests were used to collect data on this study. The results showed that there was a significant relationship between concentration and smash accuracy in badminton. The coaches should provide concentration training to their players so that the players' smash accuracy can be more optimal.

Authors

  1. Eval Edmizal

    Universitas Negeri Padang

  2. Eri Barlian

    Universitas Negeri Padang

  3. Alnedral Alnedral

    Universitas Negeri Padang

  4. Wilda Welis

    Universitas Negeri Padang

  5. Donie Donie

    Universitas Negeri Padang

Keywords

No keywords available

References

  1. Abdelkrim, N. Ben et al. (2010) ‘The effect of players’ standard and tactical strategy on game demands in men’s basketball’, The Journal of Strength & Conditioning Research, 24(10), pp. 2652–2662.
  2. Aziz, A.R. et al. (2020) ‘Effects of Ramadan fasting on match-related changes in skill performance in elite Muslim badminton players’, Science & Sports, 35(5), pp. 308-e1.
  3. Chiminazzo, J.G.C. et al. (2018) ‘Technical and timing characteristics of badminton men’s single: comparison between groups and play-offs stages in 2016 Rio Olympic Games’, International Journal of Performance Analysis in Sport, 18(2), pp. 245–254.
  4. Coker, C.A. (2021) Motor learning and control for practitioners. Routledge.
  5. Costa, I.T. da et al. (2010) ‘Influence of relative age effects and quality of tactical behaviour in the performance of youth soccer players’, International Journal of Performance Analysis in Sport, 10(2), pp. 82–97.
  6. Friedman, D. et al. (2015) ‘From imitation to collusion: Long-run learning in a low-information environment’, Journal of Economic Theory, 155, pp. 185–205.
  7. González-Víllora, S. et al. (2015) ‘Review of the tactical evaluation tools for youth players, assessing the tactics in team sports: football’, Springerplus, 4(1), pp. 1–17.
  8. Hassan, I.H.I. (2017) ‘The effect of core stability training on dynamic balance and smash stroke performance in badminton players’, International Journal of Sports Science and Physical Education, 2(3), pp. 44–52.
  9. Haydarkulovich, K.H. (2022) ‘Psychological aspects of training young basketball players’, Web of Scientist: International Scientific Research Journal, 3(1), pp. 397–405.
  10. Latif, R.A. et al. (2022) ‘Relationship between Cardiovascular Endurance and Mental Toughness among Academy Mokhtar Dahari (AMD) Football Players.’, Asian Journal of University Education, 18(1), pp. 166–178.
  11. Launder, A. and Piltz, W. (2013) Play practice: The games approach to teaching and coaching sports. Human Kinetics.
  12. Lazzaro, N. (2009) ‘Why we play: affect and the fun of games’, Human-computer interaction: Designing for diverse users and domains, 155, pp. 679–700.
  13. Lees, A. (2003) ‘Science and the major racket sports: a review’, Journal of sports sciences, 21(9), pp. 707–732.
  14. Le Mansec, Y. et al. (2020) ‘Impaired performance of the smash stroke in badminton induced by muscle fatigue’, International journal of sports physiology and performance, 15(1), pp. 52–59.
  15. McPherson, S.L. (2007) ‘Tactics: using knowledge to enhance sport performance’, in Developing sport expertise. Routledge, pp. 177–193.
  16. Phomsoupha, M. and Laffaye, G. (2015) ‘The science of badminton: game characteristics, anthropometry, physiology, visual fitness and biomechanics’, Sports medicine, 45, pp. 473–495.
  17. Plant, E.A. et al. (2005) ‘Why study time does not predict grade point average across college students: Implications of deliberate practice for academic performance’, Contemporary educational psychology, 30(1), pp. 96–116.
  18. Popovych, I.S. et al. (2019) ‘The research of the mental states of expecting a victory in men mini-football teams’.
  19. Roca, A. et al. (2011) ‘Identifying the processes underpinning anticipation and decision-making in a dynamic time-constrained task’, Cognitive processing, 12, pp. 301–310.
  20. Rousmaniere, T. et al. (2017) The cycle of excellence: Using deliberate practice to improve supervision and training. John Wiley & Sons.
  21. Schläppi-Lienhard, O. and Hossner, E.-J. (2015) ‘Decision making in beach volleyball defense: Crucial factors derived from interviews with top-level experts’, Psychology of sport and exercise, 16, pp. 60–73.
  22. Williams, A.M. et al. (2011) ‘Perceptual‐cognitive expertise in sport and its acquisition: Implications for applied cognitive psychology’, Applied Cognitive Psychology, 25(3), pp. 432–442.
  23. Williams, G.R., Farmer, L.C. and Manwaring, M. (2008) ‘New technology meets an old teaching challenge: Using digital video recordings, annotation software, and deliberate practice techniques to improve student negotiation skills’, Negotiation Journal, 24(1), pp. 71–87.
  24. Xu, B. (2015) ‘The role of physical training in badminton teaching’, in 2nd International Conference on Civil, Materials and Environmental Sciences. Atlantis Press, pp. 285–287.