The Use of Group-Based Reflective Practice to Enhance Badminton Players' Performance: An Exploratory Study

Koon Teck Koh ； Kia Hwee Tan

《Asian Journal of Coaching Science》 1卷2期 (2018/06) Pp. 47-62

https://doi.org/10.29426/ajcs.201806_1(2).0001

摘要

The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of reflective practice (RP) on improving badminton players' performance. Sixteen developmental badminton players were subjected to a six weeks group-based RP intervention. A mixed methods research design was employed to collect in depth information to answer the research question. Pre- and post-intervention data were collected on the badminton skills of lob and underarm serve. Individual interview was conducted to examine participants' perception on the usefulness of group-based RP in enhancing their own learning and performance. Quantitative data were analysed using paired samples t-test, while thematic analysis method was employed to analyse the interview data. Quantitative results showed that there was significant improvement in accuracy scores for lob (t = 2.21, p = .04), serve (t = 4.65, p ＜ .001), total scores for lob (t = 3.15, p = .01), and total scores of underarm serve (t = 3.98, p ＜ .001). Participants believed that the group-based RP enabled them to improve skill consistency that lead to better performance. It also improved their self-confidence, self-awareness, and increased their motivation in learning the sport.

關鍵字

reflection ； group ； badminton ； self-improvement ； sport performance

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