Beginner Basketball Shooting Skills Through the BEEF Method

Abstract

This research was motivated by the low basketball shooting skills of grade VII students of Mutiara Bangsa Junior High School Depok. The purpose of the research is to improve shooting skills through the BEEF (Balance, Eyes, Elbow, Follow-through) method. The methodology used is Classroom Action Research (CAR) with two cycles that include planning, implementation, observation, and reflection stages. The research sample is 34 students who are selected purposively. Data was collected through shooting practice tests, observations, and documentation. The results of the study showed an improvement in students' skills after the application of the BEEF method. In the first cycle, 50% of students achieved the Minimum Completeness Criteria (KKM), while in the second cycle, the figure increased to 85%, with 29 students achieving the KKM. This study proves that the BEEF method is effective in improving basketball shooting skills. The implication is that this method can be applied continuously in basketball learning to produce more optimal skills.