Some body measurements and their relationship to the skill of blocking the smash for students in volleyball

Abstract

Body measurements are one of the important foundations that affect the player's performance in volleyball, and some consider it a factor of excellence in this game, especially in the early stages of learning the game. Body measurements are also one of the sources of individual differences in athletic performance.

The research aims to identify the relationship between some body measurements and the skill of blocking the smash, as well as to identify the level of skill performance to block the smash.

The researchers assumed the existence of statistical significance between some body measurements and the level of smash performance.

The researchers used the descriptive approach with correlational relationships.

The research community and sample were determined as third-stage students of the College of Physical Education and Sports Sciences - University of Karbala for the academic year 2023 - 2024.

The research results were significant in the main tests of the research, and from them the researchers concluded that the body measurements have a clear effect on the level of performance of the research sample.