Published
2025-07-12
Keywords
- volleyball players, technical and tactical actions, model, sports analytics, sports role
Abstract
Abstract. Topicality. The evolution of rules and tactics in volleyball has significantly increased the demands on specialized positions, particularly opposite hitters. There is an urgent need for a more rigorous, scientifically substantiated, and evidence-based approach to training and performance analysis to fully realize players’ potential and meet the demands of an ever-evolving sport.
The aim of the study is to analyze the technical and tactical actions of qualified opposite hitters in men’s Ukrainian Super League volleyball teams and to develop model indicators for players in this role.
Materials and methods of research. Mathematical and statistical analysis was performed on data from 18 highly skilled volleyball players from the Ukrainian Super League who played as diagonal attackers. Research methods: theoretical analysis of scientific sources and Internet content; analysis of statistical data on the competitive activity of highly skilled volleyball players; modeling methods and methods of mathematical statistics.
Research results. We analyzed the performance indicators of diagonal attackers from teams in the Ukrainian Super League championship in the 2024-25 season. Among the main indicators recorded for volleyball players in this position, we identified general indicators, such as the number of matches and sets played, the number of serves and their effectiveness, as well as indicators specific to diagonal attackers – the number of attacking hits per set, the number of points scored from attacks and blocks, and the number of blocking attempts. To create a model of a diagonal attacker in the Ukrainian Volleyball Super League, we selected the indicators of 10 players, with the main selection criterion being participation in at least 14 regular season games.
Conclusions. Model indicators of physical data and technical and tactical game techniques can serve as a guideline for training sports reserves for teams of the highest skill level.
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