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The Effectiveness of Shadow Training on Improving the Responsiveness of Drop Shots in Badminton

Journal of Physical Education Health and Sport · Vol. 13 No. 1 (2026) · pp. 170–175

DOI
10.15294/jpehs.v13i1.44695
ISSN
2354-7901, 2354-8231
Published
2026-04-30
Publisher
Universitas Negeri Semarang
Language
eng

Abstract

Badminton is a popular sport in Indonesia and requires a thorough mastery of basic techniques to control the game and effectively place the shuttlecock in the opponent's court. One crucial technique is the drop shot, which demands precision, control, and high responsiveness, including reaction time, precise shot execution, and decision-making skills in game situations.This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of shadow training in improving the responsiveness of drop shots in badminton players. The method used was a quasi-experimental one-group pretest–posttest design, involving 23 eighth-grade students of MTs Islamiyah Tulungagung who were divided into experimental and control groups. The experimental group underwent shadow training for six weeks at a frequency of once per week, while the control group received no special treatment. The research instrument was a drop shot accuracy test that measures reaction speed and shot accuracy. Data analysis used descriptive and inferential statistics, including the Shapiro–Wilk normality test and paired t-test. The results showed that the experimental group experienced a significant increase (sig. 0.001; the mean increased from 0.01 to 27.36), while the control group showed no significant increase (sig. 0.082). These findings confirm that shadow training is effective in improving the responsiveness of drop shots and supports the development of motor coordination, motor readiness, and technical quality of players. Therefore, shadow training can be recommended as a systematic and applicable training method for the overall development of badminton athletes' abilities.

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  • Universitas Nahdlatul Ulama Sunan Giri
  • State University of Semarang
  • State University of Jakarta
  • Shanghai University of Sport
  • Universitas Negeri Surabaya
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Adi SState University of Semarang3
Made Bang Redy UtamaState University of Jakarta3
Tantowi JauhariUniversitas Nahdlatul Ulama Sunan Giri3
Cahyo YuwonoState University of Semarang2
Sri Indah IhsaniState University of Jakarta2
Tommy SoenyotoState University of Semarang2
Erika AfrianaState University of Semarang2
Karina Permata AndhiniState University of Semarang2
Wahyu Setia Kuscahyaning PutriUniversitas Nahdlatul Ulama Sunan Giri2
Olivia Dwi CahyaniUniversitas Nahdlatul Ulama Sunan Giri2
Miftahul HidayatUniversitas Nahdlatul Ulama Sunan Giri2
Juwita Isna Salsa BellaUniversitas Nahdlatul Ulama Sunan Giri2
Noor Reza AlfauziUniversitas Nahdlatul Ulama Sunan Giri2
Rohmad ApriyantoUniversitas Nahdlatul Ulama Sunan Giri2
Tri NurharsonoState University of Semarang1
Dicky Budhi SetyawanState University of Semarang1
Supriyono SupriyonoState University of Semarang1
Laily Mita AndrianaUniversitas Negeri Surabaya1
Hasan SaifuddinUniversitas Nahdlatul Ulama Sunan Giri1
Bagus Setyo UtomoUniversitas Nahdlatul Ulama Sunan Giri1

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