Match Analysis of Pencak Silat Olahraga: Identifying Performance Indicators in Sukan Malaysia (SUKMA) Athletes

Match analysis is the systematic evaluation of athletes’ actions during training and competition. In the growing field of Pencak Silat Olahraga (PSO), performance analysis plays a crucial role in guiding evidence-based strategies for athlete development and success. This study aimed to identify key performance indicators (PIs) among male PSO athletes at Sukan Malaysia (SUKMA) 2024. A total of 27 matches, each comprising three rounds, were recorded using a Sony HDR-CX405 camcorder and analyzed with LongoMatch software. Descriptive statistics were used to identify PIs. In addition, a One-way Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) was conducted to examine differences in technique usage across the three rounds. The turning kick emerged as the most dominant technique (28%), followed by punches (17%), Jatuhan (16%), front kicks (15%), and other kicks (12%). Less frequently used techniques included Anti-jatuhan (8%), counterattacks (2%), and Guntingan (2%). Further analysis focused on the progression of kicking, punching, and Jatuhan across rounds. Kicks increased significantly from Round 1 (12 ± 1.1) to Round 3 (15 ± 1.7), with ANOVA results confirming a significant difference, F (2, 0) = 9.00, p < .05. Tukey HSD post hoc test indicated that kicking in Round 3 was significantly higher than in Round 1. No significant changes were observed for punching or Jatuhan across rounds (p > .05). These findings highlight the turning kick as a critical component, making it a major factor in competitive success. The study offers useful insights for coaches, emphasizing the need for data-driven methods to improve athlete performance and tactical planning in PSO.