The Relationship Between Leg Muscular Strength and the Accuracy of Spike Performance in Female Volleyball Players

Abstract

This study aimed to examine the relationship between specific aspects of leg muscular strength—namely explosive power and speed-strength—and the accuracy of spike performance among female volleyball players. A descriptive correlational design was adopted as it best fits the study’s objectives. The research sample deliberately included fourteen (14) advanced-level players from the Akad Ankawa Volleyball Club. Field tests were employed to measure the study variables: the vertical jump test (for explosive power), the sidestep-over box jump test performed for ten seconds (for speed-strength), and the spike accuracy test targeting the inner triangle of the opponent’s court (for technical precision).

The findings revealed significant positive correlations between both explosive power and speed-strength of the legs and the accuracy of spike performance. These results indicate that enhancing specific muscular strength capacities of the legs contributes to improving technical proficiency and attack precision in volleyball. The study recommends incorporating explosive and speed-strength exercises into the physical preparation programs of female volleyball players to enhance their attack efficiency and spike accuracy.