The effect of educational planned exercises on learning some attacking skills in Volleyball for the players of the Diyala University team

Abstract

This research aimed at designing educational planned exercises to develop certain attacking skills in volleyball and to determine the effectiveness of these exercises in improving the attacking skills of female volleyball players, The researcher employed the experimental method with a single experimental group, as it is the most appropriate approach to address the research problem. The research population was intentionally selected and consisted of 12 female volleyball players from the College of Physical Education and Sports Sciences at University of Diyala for the academic year 2023/2024, representing 100% of the population. The results revealed a significant improvement in the performance of attacking skills—spiking, attacking passing, and attacking coverage—after applying the educational planned exercises. This confirms their effectiveness in enhancing both the technical and tactical performance of the players. Additionally, the planned exercises facilitated the integration of individual skills within a team context, which improved the players’ ability to make accurate decisions during complex attacking situations. Recommendations:The researcher recommends incorporating educational planned exercises into standard training programs aimed at developing attacking volleyball skills, particularly for university-level players and those at intermediate skill levels.

Furthermore, it is suggested to design diverse instructional units that simulate real-game scenarios, focusing on quick decision-making and team interaction during attacking plays. Special attention should also be given to teaching attacking coverage alongside developing passing and spiking skills to ensure an effective attacking integration and improve the team’s overall performance