title: Statistical analyses of volleyball team performance.
abstract: The purpose of this study was to investigate the playing characteristics of team performance in international men's volleyball. The specific purposes were (a) to examine differences in playing characteristics (in particular, the set and spike) between the Attack Process and the Counterattack Process; (b) to examine changes in playing characteristics as a function of team success (as indicated by single-game outcomes and by final tournament standings); and (c) to determine the best predictor, or a set of predictors, of team success among the selected skill components. Seventy-two sample games from the Third Federation of International Volleyball Cup men's competition were recorded using a computerized recording system. Results showed that the significant differences between Team Standing and Game Outcome were due to better performances on those skills used in the Counterattack Process. Among the eight selected skills, the block and spike were the most important in determining team success. The methodology used in this study and the subsequent results provide valuable aids for the coach in the evaluation of team performance and ultimately in the preparation of training sessions in volleyball.
authors.affiliation: School of Physical Education and Recreation, University of British Columbia.
authors.forename: H J
authors.initials: HJ
authors.lastname: Eom
authors.forename: R W
authors.initials: RW
authors.lastname: Schutz
mesh_terms: D000704:Analysis of Variance; D016002:Discriminant Analysis; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D015588:Observer Variation; D010806:Physical Education and Training / Q000379:methods*; D011597:Psychomotor Performance; D012984:Software; D013177:Sports; D014741:Video Recording