DIRECTION OF PLAY AND ACCURACY OF EXECUTION IN VOLLEYBALL PLAYERS

Abstract

Introduction. A volleyball game involves scoring a direct point during a sports match, so the players should be able to accurately send the ball to the selected area of the opponent's playing field. The aim of the study was to determine the relationship between the accuracy of the upper serve and the direction of its execution in female volleyball players aged 15 to 18. Materials and methods. 30 female volleyball players aged 15 to 18 participated in the study. The test was used to assess the level of accuracy of the upper serve for three directions of its execution. Results. The study group presented an average level of accuracy of the upper serve. A higher level of service accuracy was observed when serving near 9 meters of the pitch than around 3 meters of both side lines and when serving in a straight line to around 3 meters of the side of the pitch than diagonally. Conclusions. The direction of the upper serve determines the accuracy of its execution. It is reasonable to introduce specific exercises to improve the accuracy of the service in the training of young female volleyball players.