Effect of Push-Up Training on Overhead Passing Ability in Volleyball Among Eighth-Grade Students at SMP Negeri 02 Paguyaman

Adi Iswanto Tamu; Giofandi Samin; Iwan Fataha; Ardin Abdul Gani

doi:10.31314/gss.v6i1.5514

Effect of Push-Up Training on Overhead Passing Ability in Volleyball Among Eighth-Grade Students at SMP Negeri 02 Paguyaman

Adi Iswanto Tamu, Giofandi Samin, Iwan Fataha, Ardin Abdul Gani

Abstract

Volleyball is one of the most widely taught sports in school physical education programs, and overhead passing is a fundamental skill that requires adequate upper-body strength and coordination. This study aimed to examine the effect of push-up training on students’ overhead passing ability in volleyball. The research employed an experimental approach using a one-group pre-test–post-test design. The participants consisted of 44 eighth-grade students from SMP Negeri 2 Paguyaman. Data were collected using an overhead passing skill test administered before and after an 18-session push-up training program conducted three times per week. Descriptive statistics, normality testing, homogeneity testing, and paired sample t-tests were used to analyze the data. The results showed that the mean overhead passing score increased from 7.35 in the pre-test to 10.39 in the post-test. Statistical analysis revealed a significant improvement in passing performance (t = 32.43, p < 0.05). These findings indicate that push-up training effectively improves upper-body strength and contributes to better execution of overhead passing techniques. The improvement is likely related to enhanced arm power, shoulder stability, and neuromuscular coordination, which support accurate ball control during passing actions. The study suggests that simple bodyweight strength exercises such as push-ups can be effectively integrated int

Keywords

push-up training; overhead passing; volleyball skill development; physical education training; upper-body strength.

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