The Implementation of Target Games to Improve Ball-Throwing Accuracy Among Grade VI Students at SDN Betet 3 Kediri

Abstract

This classroom action research aimed to improve throwing accuracy through the implementation of target games among sixth-grade students at SDN Betet 3 Kediri. The research involved 27 students and was conducted through a pre-cycle and two cycles, with each cycle consisting of planning, action, observation, and reflection. The target games were implemented through four stations: Circle Throw, Throw into the Basket, Knock Down the Cone, and Attack the Fortress. Throwing accuracy was measured using the Tok Tok Ball Test from the TKSI Phase C package through ten underhand one-handed throws at a distance of three meters. The results showed a progressive improvement in throwing accuracy. The mean score increased from 3.67 in the pre-cycle to 5.07 in Cycle I and 6.22 in Cycle II. The proportion of students achieving at least the Good category increased from 7.41% (2 students) to 51.85% (14 students) and 92.59% (25 students), respectively. The success criterion of at least 80% was achieved in Cycle II. Within the context of this classroom action research, the implementation of target games was accompanied by an improvement in students’ throwing accuracy in elementary physical education.