INVESTIGATION OF TECHNICAL CAPABILITY ON FLOOR EXERCISE IN MEN'S ARTISTIC GYMNASTICS

Abstract

The technical ability of Central Java gymnastics is an important part of the ongoing gymnastics development process. The aim of this research is to investigate the specific technical abilities of men's artistic gymnastics in Central Java. The research method uses a survey design using the technical capability instrument (TAT) developed from Indonesian Gymnastics Association. The sample used was 20 male artistic athletes aged 8-10 years. The results showed that 10 gymnasts had a score of 2 (poor category) and 10 gymnasts had a score (medium category). The conclusion obtained is that the average male gymnast aged 8-10 years has a score of 2.5 points in the medium category.