Goenrich Basic Technique Model with Playing Approach for a Beginner Tennis Player

this study was conducted to develop a basic technique model with playing approach for a beginner tennis player, It adopted model development by Borg & Gall through four stages: 1) identification and requirement analysis 2) design development and draft model 3) test phase (trial and expert review) 4) model implementation. The sample for this study was collected from beginner tennis players in Medan, North Sumatra. Data collection employed observation, questionnaires, documentation and tests. Data analysis were descriptive, qualitative and quantitative. The result of this study found Goenrich basic technique model with playing approach for a beginner tennis player through 28 forms of basic tennis techniques (7 forms basic forehand, 7 forms basic backhand, 7 forms basic volley, 7 forms service).