The ability to punch in the front for students of pencak silat uns achievement (Correlational Study Viewed from Eye-Hand Coordination, Arm Length and Arm Power)

Abstract

<p>The aim of this study was to determine the interaction of eye-hand coordination, arm length and arm power with the ability to punch in front of the students of UNS Pencak Silat achievement coaching. <br />Material and methods. The design or research design used is to use descriptive methods with correlational study techniques (correlation design). This research will describe the relationship and the amount of contribution between eye-hand coordination, arm length and arm power with the ability to punch ahead in the Pencak Silat sport. The population in this study were all students of UNS pencak silat achievement coaching which included fostering the achievements of the Faculty of sport, Tapak Suci student activity units, PSHT student activity units, Merpati Putih student activity units and student self-defense units. <br />Results. Based on the results of research and the results of data analysis that has been done, the following conclusions can be obtained: There is a significant relationship between eye-hand coordination, arm length and arm power with the ability to punch in front of pencak silat with a significant value F count = 64,99 > F table = 2,81. <br />Conclusions. Contribution of eye-hand coordination is the variable that has the most dominant contribution, then followed by the arm power variable and the smallest contribution is the arm length variable. Meanwhile the remaining 19.1% is contributed by factors other than those represented by independent variables. Predictions from researchers of these other factors could have been influenced by training factors or other physical condition factors that also supported the ability to punch in front of pencak silat.</p>

Psychological characteristics of karate martial and pencak silat athletes special sport class viewed from gender

“…The psychological characteristics of each athlete seem to have different consequences in each corner of this life. Psychological character is an aspect inherent in athletes and has an influence on the success or performance of athletes [9].…”

“…Therefore, it is very important to conduct psychological coaching for athletes who have poor psychological character. In this coaching, it is expected to have a positive impact on the athlete himself during training and also benefit the athlete in facing the opponent when competing [13] .…”