Perbandingan Perspektif Pemain Bola Voli terhadap Latihan Fisik Gym dan Non-Gym dalam Meningkatkan Performa Pemain Bola Voli Sylva Jaya Lestari

Differences in the characteristics of gym-based and non-gym-based physical training lead to varying player perspectives regarding each method's contribution to the demands of volleyball. This study aims to explore and compare the perspectives of volleyball players from Club Sylva Jaya Lestari regarding gym-based and non-gym-based physical training in terms of enhancing their performance. A qualitative approach with a descriptive phenomenological design was employed. The study participants were two middle blockers aged 22 and 23 with 3.5 years of playing experience and a history of physical training at Club Sylva Jaya Lestari. Data were collected through in-depth interviews and analyzed using thematic analysis involving in vivo and descriptive coding processes. The results indicate that both participants had positive experiences with physical training, noting improvements in playing ability, physical condition, and match readiness. Comparatively, gym-based training was perceived to contribute more to muscle strength, power, explosive force, and vertical jump attributes that support spiking and blocking whereas non-gym training was perceived to contribute more to technical mastery, movement coordination, speed, agility, and endurance during match situations. Thus, the participants' perspectives suggest that gym and non-gym training offer distinct yet complementary contributions to volleyball performance; consequently, integrating both methods is viewed as best suited to meeting players' needs regarding physical conditioning, technical skills, movement coordination, and match readiness.