The development of science and technology is an important thing in increasing resources, especially in the field of sports. The use of proper training model can help coach in conveying the training material, including badminton smash. This study aimed to produce a badminton smash training model for beginner athletes. This study used research and development methods (R&D) of Borg and Gall. The subjects of this study were 30 beginner athletes in PB. Jaya Raya Jakarta, with purposive sampling technique. The comparison obtained from the results of the initial and final tests has increased, before giving the treatment an average value of 19.87 and after giving the treatment in the form of a game-based smash training model an average of 34.53 means that the average value of the smash of the beginner athlete who is the subject there is an increase. From the results obtained, it can be concluded that: (1) The badminton smash training model for novice athletes was developed in the form of 32 kinds of game-based exercises in the form of a book accompanied by pictures with explanations of the concept of smash skills training which contained objectives, procedures, training programs and equipment needed in general. systematic reference to be used as a reference for beginner athletes, (2) The game-based training model that is applied can improve badminton smash skills and is effective for improving the smash skills of beginner athletes. The effectiveness indicator is determined by calculating the N-gain with the "high" category or the effectiveness interpretation category in the form of "effective".Based on the results of the pretest and posttest, it obtained significant results in improving smash skills in badminton. Therefore, it can be concluded that badminton smash training model for beginner athletes was effective and can improve the results of badminton smash skills.
Keywords: training, smash, athletes, badminton, development