The Impact of Metabolic Conditioning Exercises on Enhancing Endurance of the Spiking Skill and Selected Bio-Motor Capacities in Under-18 Volleyball Players

Abstract

This study highlights the importance of employing metabolic conditioning training as a scientific approach that enables volleyball players to perform effectively under variable conditions throughout matches. The research aimed to design training programs based on metabolic conditioning and to examine their impact on enhancing endurance in performing the spiking skill, as well as improving selected bio-motor abilities among youth players under 18 years.

The experimental method was applied using two equivalent groups with pre- and post-tests. The research population included 48 volleyball players from Wasit Governorate clubs under 18 years, while the sample was randomly selected from Al-Hayy Sports Club, consisting of 14 players (35% of the population). The players were divided into two groups of six, excluding two libero players due to the specificity of their roles.

The findings revealed that metabolic conditioning training had a significant positive effect on both the physical and technical performance of the players, particularly in improving endurance of the spiking skill. The study recommends that volleyball coaches adopt modern training approaches, such as metabolic conditioning, to optimize time and effort and to effectively achieve training objectives.