Kinematic analysis of the spike serve of outstanding female volleyball players

Sayah, Qasim; Abbas, Rawaa; Askar, Dhiyaa; Abdul Hasan, Mayson; Jasim, Jasim

مجلة المنظومة الرياضية
Volume 13, Numéro 2, Pages 261-271
2026-09-05

Kinematic Analysis Of The Spike Serve Of Outstanding Female Volleyball Players

Authors : Sayah Qasim . Abbas Rawaa . Askar Dhiyaa . Abdul Hasan Mayson . Jasim Jasim .

Abstract

This study aimed to provide data on the spike serve in order to develop training programs to improve performance. Three elite female athletes participated in the study. The study concluded that the total time required during the third and fourth phases of the serve was the longest. The ball reached a speed of 17.86 meters per second. This resulted in efficient energy transfer and a shift in speed from the near side to the far side of the body at the moment of impact. All participants demonstrated higher speeds on the far side of their bodies compared to the near side. The first athlete recorded the fastest foot speed of 14.90 meters per second, thanks to controlled shoulder joint movement at the point of impact and the transfer of this speed to the far side of the body. Further research targeting female athletes is recommended to consider the various variables.