The Effect of Using a Paralon Bow on the Archery Performance of Novice Athletes

Abstract

Introduction: Archery activities, where the activity is oriented towards the accuracy of the arrows on the target, this requires accuracy and concentration. An archer must be able to take the right action on each arrow fired. Objective: This study is to determine the improvement of archery results at a distance of 10 meters through modifying arrows from used pvc pipes in novice athletes Perpani Tulungagung. Methods: This research includes quantitative research, with the type of research conducted is class action research. The subjects in this study were 15 novice athletes from the Beji Archery Club. The data analysis technique used is the percent technique. Results: the results of data analysis, this study concluded that: The first cycle data of the 10-meter archery performance skill test showed that athletes who reached the minimum completion criteria were only 33.3%, namely 5 athletes who were complete, and 10 athletes who were not complete (66.6%). In the second cycle there was an increase in mastery by 50%, namely 14 athletes completed (93.33%) and 1 athlete (6.66%) was not complete. Conclusion: the research above archery practice using a modified bow and arrow with the basic competencies of archery at a distance of 10 meters, before action and after action shows that athletes experience an increase in the value of shooting test practice.