Journal of Sports Science and Medicine
Journal of Sports Science and Medicine
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©Journal of Sports Science and Medicine (2004) 03, 30 - 36

Research article
Jumping and Landing Techniques in Elite Women’s Volleyball
Mark D. Tillman1, , Chris J. Hass2, Denis Brunt3, Gregg R. Bennett4
Author Information
1 Department of Exercise and Sport Sciences, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida, USA
2 Department of Neurology, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, Georgia, USA
3 Department of Physical Therapy, East Carolina University, Greenville, North Carolina, USA
4 Department of Recreation, Parks, and Tourism, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida, USA

Mark D. Tillman
✉ Department of Exercise & Sport Sciences, PO Box 118205, Gainesville, FL 32611-8205, USA
Email: mtillman@hhp.ufl.edu
Publish Date
Received: 14-10-2003
Accepted: 14-01-2004
Published (online): 01-03-2004
 
 
ABSTRACT

Volleyball has become one of the most widely played participant sports in the world. Participation requires expertise in many physical skills and performance is often dependent on an individual’s ability to jump and land. The incidence of injury in volleyball is similar to the rates reported for sports that are considered more physical contact sports. Though the most common source of injury in volleyball is the jump landing sequence, little research exists regarding the prevalence of jumping and landing techniques. The purpose of this study was to quantify the number of jumps performed by female volleyball players in competitive matches and to determine the relative frequency of different jump-landing techniques. Videotape recordings of two matches among four volleyball teams were analyzed for this study. Each activity was categorized by jump type (offensive spike or defensive block) and phase (jump or landing). Phase was subcategorized by foot use patterns (right, left, or both). Each of the players averaged nearly 22 jump-landings per game. Foot use patterns occurred in unequal amounts (p < 0.001) with over 50% of defensive landings occurring on one foot. Coaches, physical educators, and recreation providers may utilize the findings of this inquiry to help prevent injuries in volleyball.

Key words: Knee injury, jumping technique, female, leap, frequency


           Key Points
  • The incidence of injury in volleyball is nearly equivalent to injury rates reported for ice hockey and soccer.
  • Most injuries in volleyball occur during the jump landing sequence, but few data exist regarding jump landing techniques for elite female players.
  • Our data indicate that the vast majority of jumps utilize two feet, but approximately half of landings occur with only one foot.
  • Coaches, physical educators, and recreation providers may utilize the findings of this inquiry to prevent possible injuries in athletes, students, or those who participate in volleyball for recreational purposes.
 
 
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