International Journal of Educational Research Volume. 1 No. 4 Desember 2024 e-ISSN : 3047-6038, and p-ISSN : 3047-6046, Page. 09-22 DOI: https://doi.org/10.62951/ijer.v1i4.67 Available online at: https://international.aripi.or.id/index.php/IJER Received August 18, 2024; Revised September 24, 2024; Accepted October 29, 2024; Online Available October 31, 2024 Petanque Training Program Development for East Java Athletes in Preparation for the XXI Aceh-Sumut Pre-National Games (PRA PON) Putri Faradilah 1 *, Nurhasan 2 , Muchamad Arif Al Arha 3 , Kolektus Oky Ristanto 4 1,2,3,4 Physical Education and Recreation Department, State University of Surabaya, Surabaya, Indonesia Korespondensi Penulis : putri.19149@mhs.unesa.ac.id Abstract. This article and research aim to develop a training program focused on shooting and pointing techniques for East Java athletes in preparation for the upcoming Aceh-Sumut XXI Pre-National Sports Week (PRAPON). Shooting techniques are a fundamental skill in petanque, essential for scoring points and displacing the opponent’s ball from the jack. Meanwhile, pointing involves throwing techniques aimed at positioning the ball close to the jack. This study involved East Java Puslatda athletes undergoing regular training sessions as preparation for PRAPON Aceh-Sumut XXI. The method used in this study is Research and Development (R&D). The findings demonstrate that the developed training program can enhance the quality of East Java athletes’ shooting and pointing techniques, thereby aiming to achieve optimal results at PRAPON Aceh-Sumut XXI. Keywords Petanque, Shooting and Pointing Training Program, PRAPON Aceh-Sumut XXI 1. INTRODUCTION Sport is a physical activity intended to maintain and train the body, both physically and mentally. In Indonesia, sports have rapidly developed, especially those that are easy and affordable to perform, ranging from traditional to modern sports fields (Eko Cahyono & Nurkholis, 2018). Besides being a fun activity, sports indirectly contribute to a healthy body. People who engage in regular physical activities gain health benefits and overall physical fitness (Maulana & Bawono, 2021). Most sports branches in Indonesia have emerged from activities practiced by communities in certain regions, often as part of local culture or what is commonly known as traditional games (Mulya, 2020). Simple and easy-to-play tend to spread quickly, such as petanque. This sport was introduced to Indonesia in 2011. That same year the Indonesian Petanque Federation (FOPI) was established on March 18, 2011 (Yarmani & Defliyanto, 2020). Indonesia has a variety of competitive sports, one of which is petanque. Petanque was first introduced in Indonesia at the XXVI SEA Games in 2011, held in Palembang, South Sumatra. This traditional game evolved from an ancient Greek game in the 6th century BCE, and in 1907, it was officially introduced in Le Ciotat, Provence Southern France, by Jules Boule Lenior (Saifulamri Alkhusaini et al., 2021). Petanque, which can be played individually or in teams, is accessible to all age groups, from children to adults,