Prototype Development of Exercise Tool of Fencing Point Target Utilizing Microcontroller-Based

This study aims to develop accuracy exercise tool and fencing prick reaction. The population in this study were 30 athletes from 5 club fencing in Medan namely Tritech Fencing Club, Flogensa Fencing Club, Garuda 44 Fencing Club, Garuda M2MM Fencing Club and Medan Fencing Club. The form of the tool was validated by 3 experts, 1 fencing trainer, 1 sport academic with sports education background, and 1 electronic expert. The small group test involving 8 athletes obtained the results of the average validity value of all three by 78 %. The results of a large group test involving 30 athletes obtained an average validity value of 84 %. It can be concluded that the accuracy training tool and fencing prick reaction were declared valid and categorized used by 3 experts. This tool is stated reliably based on the reliability test results for the accuracy and reaction of fencing athletes.