Analisis Dasar Renang Gaya Bebas Pada Atlet Klub Renang Bugarswim

Abstract

This study aimed to analyze the level of mastery of basic freestyle swimming techniques among athletes at Bugarswim Swimming Club. Specifically, the study examined the mastery of leg movements, arm movements, breathing techniques, body position, and movement coordination. This study employed a descriptive qualitative approach using a qualitative case study method. The research subjects consisted of 15 active athletes from Bugarswim Swimming Club who were selected using a total sampling technique. Data were collected over a period of four weeks through participatory observation, in-depth interviews with coaches and athletes, documentation, and video recording. The data were analyzed using the interactive model of Miles and Huberman, consisting of data reduction, data presentation, and conclusion drawing and verification. The results showed that the overall level of mastery of basic freestyle swimming techniques among the athletes at Bugarswim Swimming Club was generally in the good category. Of the 15 athletes studied, 3 athletes (20.0%) were categorized as Very Good, 7 athletes (46.7%) as Good, 3 athletes (20.0%) as Fair, and 2 athletes (13.3%) as Needing Improvement. The study identified a hierarchy of difficulty among the components: arm movements were the easiest component to master, while breathing technique was the most difficult component and frequently became a source of disruption to other components. Weaknesses in one component rarely occurred independently but were interconnected with other components. Age did not show a clear relationship with technical mastery, whereas the length of time the athletes had been members of the club showed a clearer relationship.