ผลของการจินตภาพร่วมกับดนตรีบรรเลงเพื่อการผ่อนคลายที่มีผลต่อความแม่นยำการเสิร์ฟด้วยหน้ามือและหลังมือของนักกีฬาเทเบิลเทนนิสชาย

Kiattiwat  Watchayakarn; Sittiporn Panpiriya; Chanwit  Intarak; Manatsiri  Khongrassamea; Dollapha  Pasokchat

doi:10.60027/iarj.2025.287391

Authors

Kiattiwat Watchayakarn Bangkokthonburi University, Thailand https://orcid.org/0009-0005-5169-3761
Sittiporn Panpiriya Bangkokthonburi University, Thailand https://orcid.org/0009-0000-9550-8445
Chanwit Intarak มหาวิทยาลัยการกีฬาแห่งชาติ วิทยาเขตอุดรธานี https://orcid.org/0009-0009-2532-6342
Manatsiri Khongrassamea Rajamangala University of Technology Isan, Thailand https://orcid.org/0009-0000-7130-8975
Dollapha Pasokchat Kasetsart University, Sriracha Campus, Thailand https://orcid.org/0009-0001-4975-2591

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.60027/iarj.2025.287391

Keywords:

Imagery, Relaxing Music, Accuracy of Forehand and Backhand Serves

Abstract

Background and aim: Training serving skills in table tennis requires both physical techniques and mental control, which are crucial for performance. Psychological training, such as imagery techniques, enhances focus and confidence, improving serving accuracy (Cumming & Williams, 2012). Listening to relaxing music also reduces stress and promotes concentration during training and competition (Lehrer et al., 2000). Integrating physical and mental training strengthens serving performance. Imagery and relaxing music help reduce stress and boost confidence, enhancing accuracy under pressure. Athletes who combine both methods show improved focus and serving precision. This study aims to compare the forehand and backhand serving accuracy of participants before and after undergoing imagery training with relaxing music.

Methodology: This research aims to study and compare the effects of imagery combined with relaxing music on the accuracy of forehand and backhand serves in male table tennis athletes aged 18-22 years from the National Sports University, Udonthani Campus. A total of 12 participants were selected through purposive sampling. The participants underwent an 8-week training program, with 3 sessions per week, each lasting 12 minutes. The tools used for data collection included a training program for relaxation imagery combined with relaxing music and a test measuring the accuracy of forehand and backhand serves in table tennis. Paired sample t-test statistics were used for analysis.

Results: The results showed that the mean accuracy of forehand and backhand serves within the experimental group before and after the training significantly differed at the .05 level. It can be concluded that the 8-week training program of relaxation imagery combined with relaxing music led to improved accuracy in both forehand and backhand serves.

Conclusion: The results indicate that the participants who engaged in imagery training combined with relaxing music for a period of 8 weeks demonstrated a significant improvement in the accuracy of both forehand and backhand serves.

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