Dissertations and Theses @ UNI
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Keywords
Volleyball for women; Volleyball--Pass;
Abstract
The purpose of this study was to compare the accuracy of the linear and non-linear forearm passing techniques used to recieve [sic] the serve in volleyball. A subproblem was to determine the extent to which each technique was used among selected NCAA Division I universities. The research design was causal comparative. The study sought to determine the relative effectiveness of the non-linear and linear serve reception techniques in passing accurately to a prescribed target area. Ten NCAA Division I universities provided twenty videotaped volleyball matches. The type and accuracy of the serve reception pass was observed and tallied. Passes were identified as linear if the ball was received in front of the body, with forearm movements directed toward the target using a slicing or pushing action. Non-linear passes were identified by the the contact made to the side of the body, at an angle that remained constant as the ball was pushed toward the target. Accuracy of the serve reception pass was determined by the Rod Schall 5-point scoring system. This system evaluated passes on a 0 to 4-point scale based on where the ball landed and the number of offensive options available to the setter. Results indicated that women's intercollegiate volleyball teams utilize both the linear and non-linear technique, but the linear technique was performed more frequently. A chi-square analysis revealed a significant relationship between passing technique and accuracy of the pass for five of the universities as well as the total. Furthermore, results indicated that using the non-linear technique results in a greater likelihood of a good pass.
Year of Submission
1989
Degree Name
Master of Arts
Department
Department of Health, Physical Education, and Recreation
First Advisor
Iradge Ahrabi-Fard
Second Advisor
Susan Doody
Third Advisor
Larry D. Hensley
Date Original
1989
Object Description
1 PDF file (53 leaves)
Copyright
©1989 Vonda Mae Broek
Language
en
File Format
application/pdf
Recommended Citation
Broek, Vonda Mae, "A Comparison of the Accuracy of Two Volleyball Forearm Passing Techniques" (1989). Dissertations and Theses @ UNI. 2193.
https://scholarworks.uni.edu/etd/2193
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