The Effect of Passing Accuracy Training on 13-Year-Old SSB Athletes

Abstract

Passing ability is one of the most important basic techniques in soccer because it plays a role in maintaining ball possession and fostering teamwork. However, passing accuracy in young athletes still needs to be improved through structured and measurable training. This study aims to determine the effect of passing accuracy training on the passing ability of 13-year-old SSB athletes at Gelora Rukun Jaya Puliharjo. The study used a quantitative design with experimental methods. Twenty 13-year-old SSB athletes participated in the study. The instrument used was a passing accuracy test to measure the players' abilities before and after training. Data analysis was conducted descriptively to determine the athletes' passing ability categories based on their scores. The results showed that the majority of athletes were in the good category (6 athletes), followed by 5 athletes in the fair category (5 athletes), and 3 athletes in the very good category (3 athletes). These results indicate that passing accuracy training has a positive effect on improving the passing ability of 13-year-old athletes. The conclusion of this study confirms that structured passing training can help improve basic soccer technical abilities in young athletes. This research is expected to serve as a reference for coaches in developing more effective and measurable technical training programs.