Video-based phase analysis of technical errors in fundamental tennis skills among physical education students

Ruslan Ruslan; Joni Taufik Hidayat; Alficandra Alficandra

doi:10.25299/esijope.2026.vol7(2).27658

Authors

Ruslan Ruslan
[email protected]
Department of Physical Education, Faculty of Sports and Health, Universitas Negeri Gorontalo, Gorontalo, Indonesia
Joni Taufik Hidayat Department of Physical Education, Faculty of Sports and Health, Universitas Negeri Gorontalo, Gorontalo, Indonesia
Alficandra Alficandra Department of Physical Education, Faculty of Teacher Training and Education, Universitas Islam Riau, Pekanbaru, Indonesia

Keywords:

Tennis, technical errors, video-based analysis, movement phase, physical education

Abstract

Background: Technical errors frequently occur during the acquisition of fundamental tennis skills, yet limited studies have systematically examined these errors across different movement phases using video-based analysis among physical education students. Objectives: This study aimed to analyze technical errors across four fundamental tennis techniques and three movement phases using a video-based analysis approach. Methods: A cross-sectional observational study was conducted with 36 physical education students selected through purposive sampling. Participants performed forehand, backhand, volley, and serve techniques, which were analyzed using video recordings and Kinovea software. Technical errors were evaluated independently by two trained observers across the preparation, execution, and follow-through phases. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and inferential analysis. Results: The serve demonstrated the highest proportion of technical errors (31.1%), followed by the forehand (28.3%), backhand (26.4%), and volley (14.2%). Errors occurred most frequently during the execution phase (45.0%). Statistical analysis indicated significant differences in technical error scores among the four techniques (p < .001). Conclusion: Video-based phase analysis enabled detailed identification of technique- and phase-specific technical errors in beginner tennis performers. These findings provide evidence to support phase-specific feedback strategies and instructional planning for improving fundamental tennis skills in physical.

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Author Biographies

Ruslan Ruslan, Department of Physical Education, Faculty of Sports and Health, Universitas Negeri Gorontalo, Gorontalo, Indonesia

Email: [email protected]

Joni Taufik Hidayat, Department of Physical Education, Faculty of Sports and Health, Universitas Negeri Gorontalo, Gorontalo, Indonesia

Email: [email protected]

https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4053-451X

Alficandra Alficandra, Department of Physical Education, Faculty of Teacher Training and Education, Universitas Islam Riau, Pekanbaru, Indonesia

Email: [email protected]

https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8495-0262

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