AN ANALYSIS RUBRIC OF WATER POLO SHOOTING TECHNIQUE THROUGH BIOMECHANICS APPROACH

Abstract

Objective: The purpose of this study is to produce an analysis rubric of the basic technique of shooting water polo. Water polo trainers in Indonesia teach or practice basic shooting techniques in water polo based only on experience without using theoretical references. Method: This research method uses Focus Group Discussion (FGD) by gathering five experts in the field of water polo (trainers, national athletes and former national athletes) and one biomechanics expert. This analysis rubric is divided into three stages: (1) Initial preparation, (2) Implementation, and (3) Follow through. Assessment rubric analysis will involve all members of the body such as the head, shoulders, arms, palms, fingers, trunk, pelvis and legs. Results: The results of discussions by experts and practitioners produced an analysis rubric that made it easy for trainers or trainers to analyze / assess basic water polo shooting techniques through the biomechanical approach. More than that, athletes can also do techniques that are effective and efficient so as to minimize injury. This analysis rubric is expected to be a reference for trainers or trainers in training basic shooting techniques. The analysis rubric shows in detail the stages of the body parts when the athlete is shooting water polo . Starting from the movement (1) the initial preparation which includes body parts such as the head, arms, palms, shoulders, trunk, pelvis and legs, (2) The implementation which includes body parts such as arms, shoulders, trunk, hips, legs and abdominal muscles , and (3) Follow through which includes parts of the body such as palms and weight transfer. The criteria for evaluating the movements of athletes using points 1-4 are that if a bad move is 1, not good is 2, good enough is 3 and good is 4.