The Effectiveness of Technical Skills in Volleyball Men’s Greek Professional League

Authors

  • Maria Charitonidou Aristoteles University of Thessaloniki, Department of Physical Education and Sport Science
  • Asterios Patsiaouras University of Thessaly, Department of Physical Education and Sport Science
  • Konstantinos Charitonidis Aristoteles University of Thessaloniki, Department of Physical Education and Sport Science
  • Maria Kyriazidi Aristoteles University of Thessaloniki, Department of Physical Education and Sport Science

Keywords:

volleyball, performance, Volleyball teams, Hellenic Volleyball League

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to determines the technical skill between the teams participated in the Hellenic Volleyball League men’s in period 2015-2016 leading to a prediction of winning or losing a game and lead to the best ranked position at the end of the championship. The sample involved the games of 12 teams who participated in the Hellenic Volleyball League men’s 2015-2016. Data recording was carried out using the official software of CEV (European Volleyball Confederation), Data Volley 2 Professional. Further statistical processing using dis-criminant analysis was carried out using the SPSS 21.0 software. Statistical differences were observed in the variables serve points between the two first teams and the other 10 teams. No statistical differences were observed in the other volleyball skills. Based on the finding of the study the coaches of men’s Hellenic Volleyball League should focus on improving the serve skill due to the fact that the players with this element could won many points during the season for their teams and helped them for a better ranking. Additionally based on the results of this study all coaches, not only these from the Hellenic Volleyball League men’s, should focus and organize their training with exercises relevant to this skill in order to improve the ability of their players winning a game.

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Published

2018-03-31

How to Cite

Charitonidou Μ., Patsiaouras Α., Charitonidis Κ., & Kyriazidi Μ. (2018). The Effectiveness of Technical Skills in Volleyball Men’s Greek Professional League. Inquiries in Physical Education and Sport, 16(1), 1–7. Retrieved from https://journals.lib.uth.gr/index.php/inquiries/article/view/1505

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