Motor Response Speed and Its relationship to the Accuracy of Defensive Skills Performance for the Free Volleyball player

Abstract

This study aims to identify the relationship between motor response speed and the accuracy of defensive skills performed by volleyball liberos, such as receiving serves and defending the court.

The researcher used a descriptive correlational approach, and the sample included a group of players specializing in the "libero" position. Specific tests were used to measure motor response speed and others to measure the accuracy of defensive skills. The results showed a statistically significant positive correlation between response speed and defensive performance accuracy, indicating that players with high response speed are more accurate and effective in their defensive performance. The researcher recommended the inclusion of specific training exercises to develop response speed within training programs, emphasizing the importance of this trait in improving the defensive performance of liberos.