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The Efficacy Of Multiple-Ball Training For Fast Skill Acquisition In Table Tennis: A Study On University Female Students

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  • Farwa Baber

    (Sports Sciences - Biomedical Department, Faculty of Physical Education and Sport, Charles University, Prague, Czech Republic)

  • Noor ul An Babar

    (Department of Sport Sciences and Physical Education, Institute of Allied Sciences, University of Lahore, Lahore, Pakistan)

Abstract

This study aimed to investigate the effect of multiple-ball practice on learning forehand topspin in university female students and develop a fast learning method for table tennis. Efficient training approaches are crucial due to limited time for physical teaching in universities. Twenty-four female students (average age: 18.25 ± 1.032) were divided into an experiment group and a control group. The study included pre-test, post-test, and retention test phases, using a standardized skills test to evaluate participants’ performance. Participants hit fed balls towards a specific target area, and successful hits were recorded as scores. Results showed significant score improvements from pre-test to post-test in both groups. The experiment group had a mean score of 73.75 (pre- and post-test t-value: -23.268), while the control group had a mean score of 71.08 (pre- and post-test t-value: -19.980). Both groups benefited from the training intervention, with a substantial increase in mean scores. Although there were no significant differences between the groups in the post-test and retention test (p > 0.05), the experiment group displayed a higher mean score and maintained their scores in the retention test. In conclusion, multiple-ball practice is an effective fast learning method for forehand topspin in table tennis sport.

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  • Farwa Baber & Noor ul An Babar, 2023. "The Efficacy Of Multiple-Ball Training For Fast Skill Acquisition In Table Tennis: A Study On University Female Students," Malaysian Sports Journal (MSJ), Zibeline International Publishing, vol. 4(2), pages 22-25, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:zib:zbnmsj:v:4:y:2023:i:2:p:22-25
    DOI: 10.26480/msj.02.2023.22.25
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