M. Riski Adi Wijaya, Setya Rahayu, Mahalul Azam, Sri Sumartiningsih
Study Purpose: The study aims to investigate the relationship between leg length and the speed of the Sabit kick. The information is essential to develop a target and training program to improve performance during competition in the tanding category in Pencak Silat. Material and Methods: The cross-sectional design was conducted in this study. Eighty-eight male Pencak Silat athletes participated in the study. The inclusion criteria were aged 14-17 years old, the members of Indonesian Pencak Silat (IPSI) at Pekalongan City, Central Java, Indonesia, who were active in the competition tanding category for two years and signed informed consent. The participants were athletes who had experienced competition at the regional level. The leg length was measured using a tape measure, from the umbilicus to the malleolus medial of the ankle. The speed of the sabit kicks is measured using a 10-second test, kicking the sabit towards the target. Rank Spearman analysed the data. Results: The study showed a significant correlation between leg length and the speed of Sabit kick (p < 0.004, r = 0.303). The statistical information showed a positive correlation between both the leg length and the speed of the sabit kick. Conclusion: The study proved positive moderate relationship between leg length and the speed of the sabit kick. It is helpful to the coach to develop a training program based on the anthropometry of leg length to improve the speed of the sabit kick in the Pencak Silat athletes. © 2024 by authors, all rights reserved.
Sport Education Doctoral Program, Universitas Negeri Semarang, Indonesia
