Luthfiyaul Laila, Alfi Nurlailiyah, Misbah, Setyo Admoko, Nadi Suprapto, Utama Alan Deta
Bekel has Ethnoscience aspect that become an interest in efforts to understand the depth of local knowledge contained in traditional games. This study aimed dynamics of Traditional Bekel Games through the lens of Etnophysics, shedding light on the hidden scientific principles embedded within cultural traditions. The bekel game has a physics concept that can be studie. This study used descriptive qualitative method with ethnographic and used an interviews with people who play for Bekel. The Bekel game emphasizes the importance of managing momentum, the law of conservation of energy, and the coefficient of restitution in controlling the bounce of a ball. The law of conservation of energy converts potential energy into kinetic energy, with the efficiency of this conversion dependent on the coefficient of restitution. The law of conservation of momentum ensures the total momentum remains constant without external force. Understanding these factors helps optimize game strategies, maintain rhythm, and improve defense performance. The bekel game can be use in physics learning, a new and interesting approach is needed to motivate students to better understand physics concepts. © 2025 Author(s).
Department of Physic Education, Faculty of Mathematic and Natural Science, Universitas Negeri Surabaya, Surabaya, 60231, Indonesia; Senior Highr School 1 Waru, Sidoarjo, 612,51, Indonesia; Department of Physics Education, Faculty of Teacher Training and Education, Universitas Lambung Mangkurat, Kalimantan, 70123, Indonesia
