The effect of Sakiyo training on developing motor skills and the forehand smash skill in badminton players

Abstract

The importance of this research lies in developing Sakiyo training exercises that rely heavily on speed and agility related to the forehand smash skill, which contributes to the players' improvement. Through her participation in tournaments organized by the Central Badminton Federation, the researcher observed weaknesses among players in certain motor skills related to the execution of the smash, negatively impacting the quality of their movement and speed of transition on the court. Therefore, the researcher decided to develop a training program based on Sakiyo exercises aimed at improving performance and raising the competitive level of badminton players. The sample consisted of (14) junior players from the Badminton Training Center for the 2025 sports season. The sample was divided into two groups: an experimental group and a control group. (7) Players. The researcher concluded that the Sakiyo training had a positive effect on developing motor skills and the forehand smash skill in badminton players.