IMPROVEMENT OF SHOOTING TECHNIQUES ON FREE THROW LINE IN BASKETBALL GAME Masayu Rizka R(a*), Dadan Mulyana(a), Widi Kusumah(a)
Faculty of Sport Health and Education
Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia
Abstract
Purpose: the aim of this study was to determine the improvement of free throw techniques in basketball games. Methods: This study uses a quantitative approach with experimental methods with the pre-test post-test control group design. Participant and Setting: 14 new female members who took part in basketball extracurricular activities at SMP Negeri 5 Bandung were randomly divided into two groups, namely the experimental group (7 students) and the control group (7 students). Data collection: the pre-test and post-test were carried out using a shooting skill assessment scale instrument in basketball games and then treatment given. Descriptive statistics show that the average increase in the experimental group is 72.21, better than the control group at 70.21 after treatment being given. Conclusion: the results of the study show that ring modification can have an effect on improving shooting techniques from the free throw line on basketball extracurricular activities at SMP Negeri 5 Bandung.
Keywords: Basketball, Free Throw, Training Method, Modification
