The Effect of Physical Training and Shuttlecock Shot Practice on Smash Power in Badminton

Abstract

This article discusses the effect of physical training and shuttlecock hitting practice on smash power in badminton. The object of this research is every individual who often plays badminton, especially for those students who specifically play badminton. The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of physical training and shuttlecock practice on smash strength either partially or simultaneously. The method used is quantitative with path analysis analysis tools. The population is 125 authors with a sample of 50 authors. The type of sampling used is accidental sampling. The data analysis tool used path analysis and IBM SPSS version 27. The data analysis technique used was R square analysis, t test and f test. Questionnaires have been tested for validity and reliability, and classical assumption tests have been carried out and all of them are eligible to continue analysis with path analysis. The result is that physical training and shuttlecock hitting practice have a significant and positive effect on smash power in badminton both partially and simultaneously.