The Effect of Small Sided Game Training on Passing Accuracy and Dribbling Ability in 10 Years-Old Junior Soccer Players

This study aims to determine the effect of small-sided game training on the accuracy of passing and dribbling skills in 10 years old junior soccer players. This study uses an experimental method that uses a qualitative approach, with a one-group pre-test post-test design. The subjects of this study were 30 junior soccer players aged 10 years old. The instrument used to measure passing accuracy and dribbling ability is a basic soccer ability test. Data analysis in this study used a t-test with a significant value of 0.05. The dribbling data hypothesis test uses the paired t-test, while the passing data uses the Wilcoxon test. The results of the descriptive analysis showed that there was a significant effect of small sided game training on improving the dribbling abilities of junior soccer players (p = 0.000 < 0.05). The results of the Wilcoxon test on passing data showed that small sided game training also had a significant effect on improving the passing abilities of junior soccer players (p = 0.000 < 0.05) as indicated by the N value in the positive ranks of 30, which means that all research subjects experienced an increase. Knowing the descriptive results and testing the hypothesis, it was concluded that the application of small sided game training during training was very efficient in improving basic soccer technical skills, especially passing and dribbling. Small sided game practice has a far greater impact on a player's technical and tactical development than normal play. Players experience more touches on the ball and more learning moments in small sided games compared to normal games