An analytical study of the latent position during the take-off and its relationship with some biomechanical variables of the volleyball spike skill

Abstract

The potential position of the springboard represents the moment of stability and readiness before the jump. It is very important and has an impact on the rest of the performance due to its role in generating and storing elastic energy within the working muscles. Studying this position has become necessary to develop skill performance. Therefore, the researcher decided to study the relationship between the potential position during springboard and some of the biomechanical variables affecting the performance of the smash. The objectives of the research were to analyze the latent position of the rise phase and determine the values of the knee and trunk angles and the latent position time, as well as to analyze the relationship between the latent position and some biomechanical variables. The researcher assumed the existence of a statistically significant relationship between the latent position and some biomechanical variables. The researcher used the descriptive approach to address the problem. The research sample was the volleyball players of the Gas Al Janoub Club. The most important recommendations were to introduce specific exercises to improve the prone position during the spring, to stabilize the angle of the body's joints as much as possible, as well as the tight arc, through exercises that contribute to this.