Development Of Hadang Traditional Game Through Plyometric Exercise Method

Abstract

Hadang Game or Gobak Sodor is a regional game from Indonesia that played by children. This game is a team game consist of two teams, each team consists of 5-7 people. The core of the game is to block your opponent from being able to get past the line specified in the rules of the game. To win, players must collect points by passing guards from the front row to the back row, and vice versa. This study aims to determine the results of the development of plyometric exercise method (Scissor Jump, Stride Jump Crossover, Lateral Bound) and for playing games. Plyometric is an exercise method that focuses on movement at high speed. The method used in this study is research-based development (R & D), aimed at developing plyometric exercise products. The research sample is the fifth grade students of SD Negeri 98 North Bengkulu amounting to 28 people. In the preeliminary observation, the researchers have obtained pre-test data and the results of interviews from both teachers and students. Based on the results of the study using the plyometric method shows that the basic physical condition of the fifth grade students of SD Negeri 98 North Bengkulu in the good category. This is evidenced by the results of cognitive and psychomotor tests that have been conducted on small group trials with the acquisition of a percentage of 20% (2 people) with very good categories, 50% (5 people) with good categories, 10% (1 person) with enough categories and 20% (2 people) with less categories. Whereas in large group trials there was a percentage of 21% (6 people) with a very good category, 43% (12 people) with a good category, 25% (7 people) with enough categories, and 11% (3 people) with less category. Thus, it can be concluded that the plyometric method is feasible to be used for is the fifth grade students of SD Negeri 98 North Bengkulu. Suggestions for the teachers, that the use of the plyometric method is an alternative in the learning process, especially Hadang traditional game.